2013 VOLVO V60 instrument panel

04 Driver support
Road sign information - RSI*
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148* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information on RSI
Examples of readable speed signs1.
The Road sign information function (RSI – Road
Sign Information) helps the driver to remember
which road signs the car has passed through
information on - among other things - the cur-
rent speed, the start/end of a motorway or
road, and when overtaking is prohibited.
If a sign for both a motorway/road for motor-
ised traffic and a sign showing the maximum
permitted speed are passed, RSI decides to
show the sign symbol for maximum permitted
speed.
WARNING
RSI does not work in all situations but is
designed merely as a supplementary aid.
The driver always bears ultimate responsi-
bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven
safely and that applicable road traffic rules
and regulations are followed.
Operation
Recorded speed information.
When RSI has recorded a road sign with an
imposed speed, the sign is displayed as a sym-
bol on the instrument panel.Together with the symbol for
the current speed limit, a sign
showing that overtaking is
prohibited may also be dis-
played where appropriate.
Additional signs
Examples of additional signs1.
Sometimes different speed limits are signpos-
ted for the same road - an additional sign then
indicates the circumstances under which the
different speeds apply. The road section may
be particularly susceptible to accidents in rain
and/or fog, for example.
An additional sign relating to rain is displayed
only if the windscreen wipers are in use.
1Road signs which are displayed in the instrument panel are dependent on the market - the illustration only shows a few examples.
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Road sign information - RSI*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.149
The speed applicable on an
exit is indicated by means of
an additional sign containing
an arrow. The arrow is dis-
played under the symbol
showing the speed.
Speed signs linked to this type of additional
sign are displayed only if the driver is using the
direction indicator.
Limited distance or time of daySome speeds are applicable
only after a specific distance
or at a certain time of day. The
driver's attention is drawn to
the situation by means of an
empty frame under the sym-
bol showing the speed.
Setting in MY CAR
Options in MY CAR.
The instrument panel’s speed symbol display
can be disabled. To deactivate the RSI func-
tion:
•Uncheck the option in MY CAR Settings
Car settingsRoad Sign
Information and go back by pressing
EXIT, see page 203.
Speed warningThe driver can opt to receive a warning (Speed
Alert) when the applicable speed limit is excee-
ded by 5 km/h or more. This warning is given
by the symbol showing the applicable maxi-
mum speed temporarily flashing when this
speed is exceeded.
To activate speed warning:
•Check speed warning in MY CAR
Settings
Car settingsSpeed alert
and go back by pressing EXIT, see
page 203.
Limitations
The RSI function's camera sensor is limited -
just like the human eye. Find out more about
this on page 178.
Signs which indirectly provide information on a
prevailing speed limit, e.g. name signs for
towns/districts, are not recorded by the RSI
function.Here are several examples of what can disrupt
the function:
•Faded signs
•Signs positioned on bends
•Rotated or damaged signs
•Concealed or poorly positioned signs.
•Signs completely or partly covered with
frost, snow and/or dirt.
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04 Driver support
Speed limiter*
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150* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information on the speed
limiter
A speed limiter (Speed Limiter) can be regar-
ded as a reverse cruise control - the driver reg-
ulates the speed using the accelerator pedal
but is prevented from accidentally exceeding a
pre-selected/set speed by the speed limiter.
Operation
Steering wheel keypad and display.
Speed limiter - On/Off.
Standby mode ceases and stored speed
resumes - each extra press gives +1 km/h.
Standby mode.
Activate and adjust the maximum speed
(each press gives +/-5 km/h).
Stored maximum speed (in brackets =
Standby mode).
Switch on and activateWhen the speed limiter is
active the display will show its
symbol in combination with
the set maximum speed.
Selection and storage of the
highest possible speed in the
memory can be made both during a journey
and while stationary.
While driving1.
Press the steering wheel button to
switch on the speed limiter.
> The symbol for the speed limiter is illu-
minated on the instrument panel dis-
play.
2. When the car is moving at the desired high-
est possible speed: Press one of the steer-
ing wheel buttons
or until the instru-
ment panel display shows the desired
maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the
display (5) shows the maximum speed
selected and the maximum speed
stored in the memory.
When stationary1.
Press the steering wheel button to
switch on the speed limiter.
2.
Scroll with the
button until the instru-
ment panel display shows the desired
maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the
display (5) shows the maximum speed
selected and the maximum speed
stored in the memory.
Changing the speedTo change the stored speed:
•Adjust with short presses on or -
every press gives +/- 5 km/h. The last
presses made are stored in the memory.
To adjust +/- 1 km/h:
•Hold the button depressed and release
when the instrument panel's display shows
a point (5) at the desired maximum speed.
Temporary deactivation - standby modeTo temporarily deactivate the speed limiter and
set it in standby mode:
–
Press
.
> The display shows the stored maximum
speed in brackets (5) and the driver can
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04 Driver support
City Safety™
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If the difference in speed between the vehicles
is greater than 15 km/h then City Safety™ may
not prevent the collision on its own. To obtain
full brake force, the driver must depress the
brake pedal. This could then make it possible
to prevent a collision, even at speed differen-
ces above 15 km/h.
When the function is activated and brakes, the
instrument panel display shows a message to
the effect that the function is/has been active.
NOTE
The brake lights come on when City
Safety™ brakes the car.
Operation
NOTE
The City Safety™ function is always ena-
bled after the engine has been started via
key position I and II (see page 78 on key
positions).
On and OffIn certain situations, it may advisable to disable
City Safety™, e.g. where leafy branches could
sweep over the bonnet and/or windscreen.
After starting the engine City Safety™ can be
deactivated as follows:
•Using MY CAR on the centre console dis-
play screen with its menu system, search
and locate Settings
Car settings
Driver support systemsCity Safety.
Select the
Off option. For more information
on the menu system MY CAR, see
page 202.
However, the function will be enabled the
next time the engine is started, regardless
of whether the system was enabled or dis-
abled when the engine was switched off.
WARNING
The laser sensor also transmits laser light
when City Safety™ is disabled manually.
To enable City Safety™ again:
•Follow the same procedure as for disa-
bling, but select the On option.
Limitations
The sensor in City Safety™ is designed to
detect cars and other large vehicles in front of
the car irrespective of whether it is day or night.
However, the sensor has limitations and has
poorer functionality - or none at all - in e.g.
heavy snowfall or rain, dense fog, dust storms
or snow flurries. Mist, dirt, ice or snow on the
windscreen may disrupt the function.Low-hanging objects, e.g. a flag/pennant for
projecting load, or accessories such as auxili-
ary lamps and bull bars that are higher than the
bonnet limit the function.
The laser light from the sensor in City
Safety™ measures how the light is reflected.
The sensor cannot detect objects with low
reflection capacity. The rear sections of the
vehicle generally reflect the light sufficiently
thanks to the number plate and rear light reflec-
tors.
On slippery road surfaces the braking distance
is extended, which may reduce the capacity of
City Safety™ to avoid a collision. In such sit-
uations the ABS and DSTC systems will pro-
vide best possible braking force with main-
tained stability.
When your own car is reversing, City Safety™
is temporarily deactivated.
City Safety™ is not activated at low speeds -
under 4 km/h, which is why the system does
not intervene in situations where a vehicle in
front is being approached very slowly, e.g.
when parking.
Driver commands are always prioritised, which
is why City Safety™ does not intervene in sit-
uations where the driver is steering or acceler-
ating in a clear manner, even if a collision is
unavoidable.
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City Safety™
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When City Safety™ has prevented a collision
with a stationary object the car remains sta-
tionary for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. If the car
is braked for a vehicle in front that is moving,
then speed is reduced to the same speed as
that maintained by the vehicle in front.
On a car with manual gearbox the engine stops
when City Safety™ has stopped the car, unless
the driver manages to depress the clutch pedal
beforehand.
NOTE
•Keep the windscreen surface in front of
the laser sensor free from ice, snow and
dirt (see the illustration for sensor loca-
tion, page 168).
•Do not affix or mount anything on the
windscreen in front of the laser sensor
•Remove ice and snow from the bonnet
- snow and ice must not exceed a height
of 5 cm.
Fault tracing and action
If the message Windscreen Sensors
blocked is shown on the instrument panel dis-
play, it indicates that the laser sensor is
blocked and cannot detect vehicles in front of
the car. This means that City Safety™ is not
operational.The
Windscreen Sensors blocked message
is not shown for all situations in which the laser
sensor is blocked. The driver must therefore be
diligent about keeping the windscreen and
area in front of the laser sensor clean.
The following table presents possible causes
for the message being shown, along with sug-
gestions for appropriate action.
CauseAction
The windscreen sur-
face in front of the
laser sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
or snow.Clean the wind-
screen surface in
front of the sensor
from dirt, ice and
snow.
The laser sensor
field of vision is
blocked.Remove the block-
ing object.
IMPORTANT
If there are cracks, scratches or stone chips
in the windscreen in front of either of the
laser sensor's "windows" and they cover a
surface of approx. 0.5 x 3.0 mm (or larger),
then a workshop must be contacted for
repair or replacement of the windscreen
(see the illustration for sensor location, page
168) - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Failure to take action may result in reduced
performance for City Safety™.
To avoid the risk of reducing City Safety™
performance the following also applies:
•Before replacing a windscreen, contact
an authorised Volvo workshop to verify
that the correct windscreen is ordered
and fitted. Using the wrong windscreen
may result in the City Safety function
failing to operate or operating incor-
rectly.
•The same type or Volvo-approved
windscreen wipers must be fitted during
replacement.
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04 Driver support
City Safety™
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171 Laser sensor
The City Safety™ function includes a sensor
which transmits laser light. Contact a qualified
workshop in the event of a fault or if the laser
sensor needs servicing - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.
WARNING
Never look into the laser sensor (which
emits spreading invisible laser radiation) at
a distance of 100 mm or closer with magni-
fying optics such as a magnifying glass,
microscope, lens or similar optical instru-
ments - this would involve a risk of eye injury
(the illustration on page 168 shows sensor
location).
For more information on the laser sensor, see
page 9.
Symbols and messages in the display
In conjunction with automatic braking by the
City Safety™ system, one or more symbols
may illuminate on the instrument panel and a
message may appear on its display.
A text message can be acknowledged by
briefly pressing the OK button on the direction
indicator stalk.
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04 Driver support
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.195 Activate/deactivate
Button for activating/deactivating.
BLIS is activated when the engine is started.
The indicator lamps in the door panels flash
three times when BLIS is activated.
The system can be deactivated/activated after
starting the engine with one press on the
BLIS button.
Some combinations of the selected equipment
leave no vacant space for a button in the centre
console - in which case the function is handled
by the car's menu system MY CAR under
Settings
Car settingsBLIS. (For a
description of the menu system - see
page 202).When BLIS is deactivated, the lamp in the but-
ton goes out and a message is shown in the
instrument panel display.
When BLIS is activated the light in the button
illuminates, a new text message is shown on
the display and the indicator lamps in the door
panels flash 3 times. Press the OK button to
delete the text message. (For a description of
messages - see page 200).
When BLIS operates
The system operates when the car is driven at
a speed above 10 km/h.
OvertakingThe system is designed to react if:
•you overtake another vehicle at a speed of
up to 10 km/h faster than the other vehicle
•you are overtaken by a vehicle travelling up
to 70 km/h faster than you are travelling.
WARNING
BLIS does not work in sharp bends.
BLIS does not work when the car is revers-
ing.
A wide trailer coupled to the car can conceal
other vehicles in adjacent lanes. It can pre-
vent the vehicle in the screened area from
being detected by BLIS.
Daylight and darknessIn daylight the system reacts to the shape of
the surrounding vehicles. The system is
designed to detect motor vehicles such as
cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles.
In darkness the system reacts to the head-
lamps of surrounding vehicles. If the head-
lamps of surrounding vehicles are not switched
on then the system does not detect the vehi-
cles. This means for example that the system
does not react to a trailer without headlamps
which is towed behind a car or truck.
WARNING
The system does not react to cyclists or
moped riders.
The BLIS cameras have limitations similar to
those of the human eye, i.e. they do not
"see" as well e.g. in heavy snowfall, against
strong light or in thick fog.
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05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages
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200* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Combined instrument panel
Information display and controls for menus.
OK – access to message list and message
confirmation.
Thumbwheel – browse between menu
options.
RESET – reset the active function. Used in
certain cases to select/activate a function,
see the explanation under each respective
function.
The menus shown on the information displays
in the combined instrument panel are con-
trolled with the left-hand stalk switch. The
menus shown depend on key position, see
page 78. If a message appears then this mustbe acknowledged with OK for the menus to be
shown.
Menu overviewSome of the following menu options require the
function and hardware to be installed in the car.
---- km to empty tank
--.- l/100km average
--.- l/100km instantaneous
--- km/h average speed
--- km/h current speed
1
Engine oil level Wait...*
Tyre pressure Calibration*
Park heat timer --:-- ---*2
Direct start Park heat ON*3
Additional heat auto ON*
Lane Depart Warn *
Driver Alert *
Message
Text message in the information display.
When a warning, information or indicator sym-
bol illuminates, a corresponding message
appears on the information display. An error
message is stored in a memory list until the
fault has been rectified.
Press OK to acknowledge and browse
between the messages.
1Only certain markets.2Programming is only possible when the engine is switched off.3Cannot be selected when the additional heater is operating.
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