Polestar 2 2020, Manual

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Pilot Assist
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Pilot Assist can help the driver to drive the car
between the lane's side markings as well as to
maintain an even speed, combined with a prese-
lected time interval to the vehicle ahead.
The camera and radar units measure the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead and detect lane
markings.
Camera unit
Radar unit
Reading lane markings
Reading the distance
Get to know Pilot Assist
Pilot Assist helps to steer the car. You may need
to drive several kilometres with Pilot Assist
before you feel completely comfortable with the
function. It is important to be aware of all the
applications and limitations of this function so
that you can use all its benefits safely.
The Pilot Assist function is primarily intended for
use on motorways and similar major roads
where it can contribute to more comfortable
driving and a more relaxed driving experience.
The driver selects the desired speed and a time
interval to the vehicle ahead. Pilot Assist scans
the distance to the vehicle ahead and the lane's
lane markings on the road surface using the
camera and radar units. The preset time interval
is maintained with automatic speed adjustment
whilst the steering assistance helps to position
the car in the lane.
Pilot Assist regulates the speed with accelera-
tion and braking. It is normal for the brakes to
emit a low sound when they are being used to
adjust the speed.
Pilot Assist attempts to:
• regulate the speed smoothly. In situations
that demand sudden braking the driver must
brake himself/herself. This applies in cases of
large speed differences or if the car in front
brakes suddenly. Due to the limitations of the
camera and radar units, braking may come
unexpectedly or not at all.
• follow the vehicle ahead in the same lane at a
time interval set by the driver. If the radar unit
cannot see any vehicle in front then the car
will instead maintain the speed set and stored
by the driver. This also takes place if the
speed of the vehicle ahead increases and
exceeds the stored speed.
The position of the car in the lane
When Pilot Assist helps to steer, it attempts to
place your car halfway between the visible lane
markings. For a smoother drive, it is a good idea
to allow the car to find a good position. The
driver can always adjust the position him/her-
self by increasing the steering input. It is impor-
tant for the driver to make sure the car is posi-
tioned safely in the lane.
If Pilot Assist does not position the car in an
appropriate way in the lane, it is recommended
to turn Pilot Assist off or switch to Adaptive
cruise control.
83 This function can be either standard or optional,
depending on market.
268 Driver support