Volvo XC 90 2016, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 315
Different time intervals to the
vehicle ahead can be selected
and are shown in the instru-
ment panel as 1–5 horizontal
bars. The greater the number of
bars, the longer the time inter-
val.
One bar between the vehicles represents a time
interval of approximately 1 second; 5 bars is
approximately 3 seconds.
The same symbol appears if Adaptive Cruise
Control is activated.
NOTE
•
The greater the vehicles' speed, the
greater the
distance between them for a
set time interval.
•
The set time interval is also used by
Adaptive Cruise Control
*
.
•
Only use time intervals permitted by local
traffic regulations.
Related information
•
Distance Alert
*
(p. 314)
Distance Alert
*
limitations
Distance Alert uses the same radar sensor as
Adaptive Cruise Control
*
and has several limita-
tions.
WARNING
•
The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. In some situations it may detect a
vehicle later than expected or not detect
other vehicles at all.
•
The radar sensor cannot cover all driving
situations and traffic, weather and road
conditions.
•
The driver is responsible for maintaining a
safe distance and speed and must inter-
vene if the various driver support systems
do not maintain a suitable speed or suita-
ble distance to the vehicle ahead.
•
Maintenance of radar sensor components
may only be performed by a trained and
qualified Volvo technician.
•
Strong sunlight, reflections from the road
surface, strong lighting contrasts or using
sunglasses may make the warning light in
the windshield difficult to see.
For additional information, see also the article
"Radar sensor limitations."
Related information
•
Radar sensor limitations (p. 245)
•
Distance Alert
*
(p. 314)
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
*
Blind Spot Information is a system designed to
alert the driver to the presence of other vehicles
moving in the same direction as your vehicle on
roads with several lanes.
Blind Spot Information is a driving aid intended
to:
•
detect other vehicles in your door mirrors'
"blind area"
•
detect vehicles that are about to pass your
vehicle or are approaching your vehicle
quickly from behind in the left and/or right
lanes
WARNING
•
Blind Spot Information is an information
system, NOT a warning or safety system
and does not function in all situations.
•
Blind Spot Information does not eliminate
the need for you to visually confirm the
conditions around you, and the need for
you to turn your head and shoulders to
make sure that you can safely change
lanes or back up.
•
As the driver, you have full responsibility
for changing lanes/backing up in a safe
manner.