2012 VOLVO XC70 Owner´s Manual

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Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.177
CauseAction
The surface of the windshield in front of the camera is dirty or covered
with ice or snow.Clean or clear the section of the windshield in front of the camera.
Fog, heavy rain or snow is interfering with the function of the camera.No action possible. Heavy precipitation may affect the function of the
camera.
The surface of the windshield is clean but the message remains in the
display.Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to register
visibility.
The surface between the inside of the windshield and the camera is dirty.Contact an authorized Volvo retailer or service technician to have this
surface cleaned.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageDescription
Collis'n warning OFFCollision Warning is switched off. This message is displayed when the engine is started and will dis-
appear after approx. 5 seconds. It can also be erased by pressing the READ button.
Collision warn. Unavaila-
bleCollision Warning cannot be activated. This message is displayed when the driver attempts to activate
the function. It will disappear after approx. 5 seconds or can be erased by pressing the READ button.
Auto braking was acti-
vatedAuto-braking has been active. This message can be erased by pressing the READ button.
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera is temporarily not functioning. This message is displayed if the camera is obstructed by
snow, ice, dirt, etc., on the windshield. Clean the area of the windshield in front of the camera, see
page 175 for more information on the camera’s limitations.

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SymbolMessageDescription
Radar blocked See man-
ualCollision Warning and Auto-brake are temporarily not functioning. The radar sensor is blocked, for
example by heavy rain or snow that has accumulated in front of the sensor, and cannot detect other
vehicles, see page 158 for more information on the radar sensor’s limitations.
Collision warn. Service
requiredCollision Warning and Auto-brake are partially or completely not functioning.
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message remains in the display.

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Driver Alert System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.179 Introduction
The Driver Alert System is designed to help a
driver who may be becoming fatigued or who
is inadvertently leaving the lane.
The Driver Alert System consists of two differ-
ent functions that can be switched on together
or separately.
•Driver Alert Control (DAC)
•Lane Departure Warning (LDW), see
page 182
When one or both of the functions has been
switched on, it is in standby mode and is acti-
vated when the vehicle exceeds a speed of
40 mph (65 km/h).
The function deactivates if the vehicle's speed
goes under 37 mph (60 km/h).
Both functions use a camera that is dependent
on the road/lane being clearly marked by pain-
ted lines on each side.
WARNING
The Driver Alert System does not function in
all situations and is designed to be a sup-
plementary aid. It is not, however, intended
to replace the driver’s attention and judge-
ment.
Driver Alert Control (DAC)–
introduction
This function is intended to alert the driver if
his/her driving becomes erratic, such as if the
driver is distracted or fatigued.
NOTE
The camera has certain limitations, see
page 158.
A camera monitors the painted lines marking
the lane in which the vehicle is traveling and
compares the direction of the road with the
driver’s movements of the steering wheel. The
driver is alerted if the vehicle does not follow
the lane smoothly.DAC is designed to help detect a slowly chang-
ing driving pattern. It is primarily intended to be
used on main roads and is not meant for use in
city traffic.
WARNING
•DAC is not intended to extend the dura-
tion of driving. Always plan breaks at
regular intervals to help remain alert.
•In certain cases, fatigue may not affect
the driver’s behavior. In situations of
this type, no warning will be provided.
Therefore, it is important to take breaks
at regular intervals, regardless of
whether or not DAC has given a warn-
ing.
LimitationsIn certain situations, DAC may provide warn-
ings even if the driver’s driving pattern has not
become erratic.
•if the driver is testing the LDW function
•in strong crosswinds
•on grooved road surfaces.

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180* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Operating DAC
Certain settings can be made from the menu
system controlled from the center instrument
panel.
The current system status can be checked on
the trip computer’s display by using the but-
tons on the left steering wheel lever.
Thumb wheel. Turn this wheel until Driver
Alert is displayed. The second line shows
the alternatives Off, Driver Alert Standby
<40 mph (Driver Alert Standby <65 km/
h), Unavailable or [-----], i.e., the number
of bars.
READ button. Confirms and erases a mes-
sage in the display.
Activating DACPress MY CAR in the center instrument panel
and go to Car settings
Driver Alert and
select
On. See page 131 for more information
on the menu system.
The function is activated when the
vehicle exceeds a speed of 40 mph
(65 km/h). The display will show level
markings of 1–5 bars, where a low
number of bars indicates erratic driving. A high
number of bars indicates stable driving.
If the vehicle is being driven erratically, the
driver will be alerted by an audible signal and
the message Driver Alert, Time for a break is
displayed. The warning will be repeated after a
short time if the driving pattern remains the
same.
WARNING
•An alert should be taken seriously since
it is sometimes difficult for a driver to
realize that he/she is fatigued.
•In the event of a warning or if the driver
feels fatigued, stop as soon as possible
in a safe place and rest.

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Driver Alert System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.181 Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageDescription
-Driver Alert OFFThe function is not switched on.
-Driver Alert Standby <40
mph (Driver Alert Standby
<65 km/h)
The function has gone into standby mode because the vehicle's speed is below 40 mph (65 km/h).
-Driver Alert UnavailableThe road lacks clear marker lines.
Driver AlertThe function is analyzing the driver’s driving pattern. The number of bars varies from 1–5, where a low
number of bars indicates erratic driving. A high number of bars indicates stable driving.
Driver Alert Time for a
breakThe vehicle has been driven erratically. The driver receives an audible signal and a text message.
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean the area
of the windshield in front of the camera. See page 175 for information on the camera’s limitations.
Driver Alert Sys Service
requiredThe system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message
remains in the display.

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Driver Alert System*
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182* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)–
introduction
This function is designed to help reduce the
risk of accidents in situations where the vehicle
leaves its lane and there is a risk of driving off
the road or into the opposite lane. LDW con-
sists of a camera that monitors the lane’s side
marker lines. The driver is alerted by an audible
signal if the vehicle crosses a side marker line
or the road’s center dividing line.
Operation and function
LDW can be switched on or off by pressing the
button on the center console. A light in the but-
ton illuminates when the function is on.
The trip computer display shows
Lane Depart
Warn Standby <40 mph (Lane Depart Warn
Standby <65 km/h) when the function is in
standby mode.
When LDW is in standby mode, the function is
activated automatically after the camera has
monitored the road’s side marker lines and the
vehicle’s speed exceeds 40 mph (65 km/h).
Lane Depart Warn Available will be dis-
played.If the vehicle’s speed falls below 37 mph
(60 km/h), LDW will return to standby mode
and
Lane Depart Warn Standby <40 mph
(65 km/h) will be displayed.
If the camera can no longer monitor the road’s
side marker lines,
Lane Depart Warn
Unavailable will be displayed.
If the vehicle unexpectedly crosses the lane’s
left or right side marker lines, the driver will be
alerted by an audible signal.
No warning signal will be given in the follow-
ing situations:
•The turn signal is being used
•The driver’s foot is on the brake pedal1
•The throttle pedal is pressed quickly1
•If the steering wheel is moved quickly1
•In sharp turns that cause the vehicle’s
body to sway
See page 175 for information on the camera’s
limitations.
WARNING
The driver will only be warned once for each
time the wheels cross a marker line. No
alarm will be given if a marker line is
between the wheels.
1When Increased sensitivity has been selected, a warning will be issued if a side marker line is crossed in this situation.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.183 Settings
Settings for Lane Departure Warning can be
made in the menu system by pressing My
Car. Go to Settings
Car settingsDriver
support systems
Lane Departure
Warning.There are two alternatives:
On at start-up: This selection switches LDW
on each time the engine is started. Otherwise,
the system will be in the mode that it was in
when the engine was switched off.
Increased sensitivity: This selection increa-
ses the function’s sensitivity. Warnings will be
given at an earlier stage and fewer limitationsapply. When this setting is being used, the sys-
tem only needs to monitor lane marker lines on
one side of the vehicle to change status to
Lane Depart Warn Available.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageDescription
Lane departure warning ON/Lane
departure warning OFFThe function is switched on or off. The text disappears after 5 seconds.
-Lane Depart Warn AvailableThe function is monitoring the road’s marker lines.
-Lane Depart Warn Standby <40
mph (Lane Depart Warn Standby
<65 km/h)
The function has gone into standby mode because the vehicle's speed is below 40 mph
(65 km/h).
-Lane Depart Warn UnavailableThe road lacks clear marker lines.

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184* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageDescription
Windscreen Sensors blockedThe camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean
the area of the windshield in front of the camera. See page 175 for information on the camera’s
limitations.
Driver Alert Sys Service requiredThe system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the
message remains in the display.