Volvo XC90: Driver support / Steering assistance during collision risks from oncoming traffic
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Steering assistance during
collision risks from oncoming traffic can help a distracted driver who has not noticed
that the vehicle is veering out of the lane.
The function provides assistance by swerving your vehicle back
into your own lane.
Oncoming vehicles
Own vehicle
When steering assistance is activated, collision warning for driver support will
also be activated. However, the brake pedal pulsations that are part of collision
warning will not be activated.
The function is active at speeds between 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph) on roads with
clearly visible traffic lane markings/lines.
If your vehicle is starting to veer from your own lane and a vehicle is approaching
from the opposite direction, this function can help the driver steer the vehicle
back into its own lane.
However, the function will not provide steering assistance if the turn signal
is used. The function will also not be activated if it detects that the driver is
actively operating the vehicle.
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance can help the driver and reduce the risk of the vehicle inadvertently
running off the road by actively steering the vehicle back onto the road...
(Option/accessory.)
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. If you become distracted and
do not notice your vehicle starting to veer out of the lane while another vehicle
is approaching from behind or is in your vehicle's blind spot, Steering assistance
during collision risks from behind can help provide assistance...
Other information:
Volvo is one of the leading companies for car safety.
Volvo engineers and manufactures vehicles designed to help protect vehicle occupants
in the event of a collision.
Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a collision. This energy absorption
system including, but not limited to, structural compo- nents such as bumper reinforcement
bars, bumper energy absorbers, frames, rails, fender apron..
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after a collision if there is potential
damage to an important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sensors
for one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See Owner's
manual may appear in the instrument panel along with the warning symbol if the panel
is undamaged..