Volvo XC90 Twin Engine 2019, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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WARNING
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The function is supplementary driver sup-
port intended to facilitate driving and
make it safer – it cannot handle all situa-
tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-
tions.
•
The driver is advised to read all sections
in the Owner's Manual that relate to this
function to learn about factors such as its
limitations and what the driver should be
aware of before using the system.
•
Driver support functions are not a substi-
tute for the driver's attention and judge-
ment. The driver is always responsible for
ensuring the car is driven in a safe man-
ner, at the appropriate speed, with an
appropriate distance to other vehicles,
and in accordance with current traffic
rules and regulations.
Pilot Assist regulates the speed with acceleration
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 brak-
ing 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 limi-
tations of the camera and radar unit, braking may
come unexpectedly or not at all.
Pilot Assist aims to 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.
WARNING
•
This is not a collision avoidance system.
The driver is always responsible and must
intervene if the system does not detect a
vehicle ahead.
•
The function does not brake for humans
or animals, and not for small vehicles
such as bicycles and motorcycles. Nor for
low trailers, oncoming, slow or stationary
vehicles and objects.
•
Do not use the function in demanding sit-
uations, such as in city traffic, at junctions,
on slippery surfaces, with a lot of water or
slush on the road, in heavy rain/snow, in
poor visibility, on winding roads or on slip
roads.
IMPORTANT
Maintenance of driver support components
may only be performed at a workshop
48
.
Round bends and when the road splits
Pilot Assist interacts with the driver, who should
therefore not wait for the steering assistance
from Pilot Assist but should always be prepared
to increase his/her own steering input, especially
in bends.
•
When the car approaches an exit or if the
lane splits, the driver should steer towards
the desired lane in order to specify the
desired direction to Pilot Assist.
Pilot Assist strives to keep the car in
the middle of the lane
When Pilot Assist helps to steer, it strives to posi-
tion the car in between the lane markings and
therefore it is recommended to let the car find
the optimal placement to achieve as smooth a
driving experience as possible. The driver checks
that the car is positioned safely in the lane, and
always has the ability to adjust the position by
making his/her own steering corrections.
•
If Pilot Assist does not position the car in an
appropriate way in the lane, it is recom-
mended to turn Pilot Assist off or switch to
Adaptive cruise control.
48 An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.