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Standby mode due to driver actionIf a turn signal is used or if the accelerator pedal is pressed, Pilot Assist will temporarily go intostandby mode. When the turn signal is switchedoff or the accelerator pedal is released, PilotAssist will reactivate automatically. Automatic reactivation from standby mode can be done within 1 minute. After 1 minute haselapsed, Pilot Assist must be reactivated man- ually by pressing the
button.
Pilot Assist will temporarily go into standby mode if: • the brakes are applied
• the gear selector is moved to the
N position.
The driver will then have to regulate speed and distance to the vehicle ahead, or reactivate Pilot Assist manually by pressing the
button on
the left-side steering wheel keypad.
Automatic standby modePilot Assist interacts with other systems, such as Electronic Stability Control. If any of these othersystems are not functioning properly, Pilot Assistwill automatically be deactivated.
WARNING
If this happens, the driver will be alerted by an audible signal and a message in the instru-ment panel. The driver will have to adapt thevehicle's speed, apply the brakes when nec-essary and keep a safe distance to the vehicleahead.
Pilot Assist switches automatically to standby mode if: • the camera cannot detect the traffic lane's side marker lines
• the vehicle ahead is not within a reasonable(detectable) distance
• the driver's hands are not on the steeringwheel
• the driver unbuckles the seat belt
• engine speed (rpm) is too high/low
• the wheels lose traction
• brake temperature is too high
• the stability system's
ESC Sport Mode is
activated
• drive mode
Off Road is selected
• The camera/radar sensor is covered by e.g., wet snow or if heavy rain interferes with radarwaves
Reactivating Pilot Assist from standby mode
–Press the button (1).
> The most recently set speed will be used.
Related information
• Pilot Assist
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WARNING
•Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidance system. The driver is always responsiblefor applying the brakes if the system doesnot detect another vehicle.
• Do not use Pilot Assist in demandingdriving conditions such as city driving orother heavy traffic situations, in slipperyconditions, when there is a great deal ofwater or slush on the road, during heavyrain or snow, in poor visibility, on windingroads or on highway on- or off-ramps.
• Pilot Assist uses the vehicle's cameraand radar sensor, which have limitations.
Pilot Assist may deactivate or not function optimally if:
• the lane's side market lines are missing, badly faded or cross each other.
• the division of lanes is not clear, e.g.,when a line divides or merges withanother, at exits or if there are many roadsigns/markers.
• if there are edges or other lines on ornear the lane, e.g., curbs, cracks, repairedareas, sharp shadows, etc.
• the lane is narrow or winding.
• the weather conditions (rain, snow, fog,slush, poor visibility, backlighting, etc).
The driver should also be aware that Pilot Assist has the following limitations:
• High curbs, barriers and temporary obsta- cles (cones, barriers etc) may not bedetected or could be detected incorrectlyas side marker lines, which may create arisk of collision. The driver must ensure asafe distance to these obstacles.
• The camera or radar sensor may not beable to detect objects if there are pot-holes or if there are stationary objectspartially or completely blocking the road.
• Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,animals, etc.
• Pilot Assist's steering capacity is limitedand may not always be able to help thedriver keep the vehicle in the lane.
The driver can always take action to override Pilot Assist.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadsPilot Assist is primarily intended for use on rela-tively level roads. The function may not be able tomaintain the correct time interval to the vehicleahead on when driving down steep hills, when thevehicle is transporting a heavy load or if it is tow-ing a trailer. The driver should be attentive andprepared to apply the brakes in these situations.
Related information
• Radar sensor limitations (p. 245)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 259)
• Starting and activating Pilot Assist (p. 262) •
Setting a Pilot Assist time interval (p. 265)
• Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist (p. 263)
• Pilot Assistauto-hold brake function (p. 266)
• Camera limitations (p. 241)

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Deactivation of the auto-hold brake
function
In certain situations, auto-hold will be deactivated when the vehicle is at a standstill and ACC will gointo standby mode. This means that the brakes will be released and the vehicle can begin to roll. The driver must actively apply the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill. This can occur in the following situations: • the driver presses the brake pedal
• the parking brake is set
• the gear selector is moved to the
P, N or R
positions
• the driver puts ACC in standby mode
Automatically setting the parking brakeIn certain situations, the parking brake is set automatically to help keep the vehicle at a stand-still. This occurs if:
• the driver unbuckles the seat belt or opens the door
• ACC has kept the vehicle at a standstill formore than approx. 5 minutes
• the engine is turned off
• the brakes overheat
Related information
•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 252)
• Auto-hold brake function (p. 332)
• Parking brake (p. 335)
Radar sensor
The radar sensor is used by several driver sup- port functions to help detect other vehicles.
The radar sensor is used by the following func- tions:
• Distance Alert
*
• Adaptive Cruise Control
*
• Pilot Assist
*
• City Safety
*
Modification of the radar sensor could make itsuse illegal.
Related information
• Radar sensor - type approval (p. 270)
• Radar sensor limitations (p. 245)

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Radar sensor - type approval
USA & Canada:
FCC ID: L2C0054TR IC: 3432A-0054TR FCC
ID: L2C0055TR IC: 3432A-0055TR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user's authority to oper-ate the equipment. The term

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - fault tracing
ACC is an optional system designed to assist the driver by maintaining a set speed or a settime interval to the vehicle ahead.
If this symbol is displayed in the instru- ment panel and the message
Windscreen sensor Sensor
blocked, see Owner's manual
appears, the ACC radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles ahead.
This message also indicates that the following systems may have reduced functionality:
• Distance Alert
• City Safety
• Driver Alert Control
• Pilot Assist
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)
• Traffic Sign Information (TSI) The following table lists possible causes for thismessage being displayed and suitable actions:
CauseAction
The windshield in front of the radar is dirty or covered with snow/ice.Clean/clear the windshield in front of the radar.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals.No action possible. Heavy precipitation may affect the function of the radar.
Swirling water or snow from the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals.No action possible. A very wet or snow-covered road surface may affect the function of the radar.
The windshield in front of the radar is clean but the message remains in the display.Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad. If the message recurs, contact a trained and authorized Volvo service technician orretailer.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 252)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) symbols and messages In certain cases, ACC will display symbols (in different colors) and text messages.The following table lists several ACC-related symbols and messages.
SymbolMessageExplanation
WHITE symbolACC is in active mode and maintaining the set speed.
GRAY symbol and UnavailableACC is in standby mode.
Adaptive cruise Service requiredThe system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo Service technician.
Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see
Owner's manualClean the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 252)

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City Safety™
City Safety ™ is a support system designed to
help alert the driver to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles that may appear suddenly in front ofyour vehicle. Visual and audible alerts are provi-ded. The vehicle will brake automatically if thedriver is unable to react quickly enough.
City Safety introduction
Location of the camera and radar sensor
City Safety can help prevent a collision or lower the vehicle's speed at the point of impact.
WARNING
• City Safety
™ is a supplemental aid to the
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HeatIf the temperature in the passenger compartment is very high, the camera and radar sensor may betemporarily turned off for approx. 15 minutesafter the engine has been started to protect theirelectronic components. When the temperaturehas cooled sufficiently, the camera and radarsensor will restart automatically. The visual warning signal may also be temporarily disabled due to high passenger compartmenttemperatures caused by strong sunlight. Warnings may not be given if the distance to the vehicle ahead is short and the driver is activelyoperating the vehicle (clearly depressing a pedalor turning the steering wheel).
Reduced visibilityCity Safety's functions may be greatly impeded or deactivated by e.g., intense snowfall or rain, indense fog, in very dusty conditions or if there isblowing snow in front of the vehicle. Condensa-tion, ice, snow or dirt on the windshield may alsoreduce the system's functionality.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the radar sensor free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• Snow or ice on the hood deeper than2 inches (5 cm) may obstruct the sensor.Keep the hood free of ice and snow.
• Do not mount or in any way attach any-thing on the windshield that couldobstruct the radar sensor.
Camera and radar sensor's field of visionThe camera and radar sensor have limited fields of vision. In some situations they may detect avehicle, pedestrian or cyclist later than expectedor not detect them at all. Other vehicles that are dirty may be detected later than others and in dark conditions, motorcy-cles may be detected late or not at all. If a text message is displayed in the instrument panel indicates that the camera or radar sensorare blocked, it may be difficult for City Safety todetect a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist and thesystem's functionality may be reduced. Camera and radar sensor components should only be serviced or replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Other limitations
WARNING
• Warnings and braking may be delayed or not occur at all if traffic, weather or otherconditions prevent the camera and/orradar sensor from detecting pedestrians,cyclists or other vehicles correctly.
• Other vehicles can only be detected indarkness if their headlights and taillightsare clearly visible.
• The sensors have a limited range forpedestrians and cyclists. The systemfunctions best at speeds up to 30 mph(50 km/h). For stationary or slow-movingvehicles, the system functions best atspeeds up to approx. 43 mph (70 km/h).
• Warnings for stationary or slow-movingvehicles may be impeded by darkness orpoor visibility.
• Warnings and braking for pedestrians andcyclists will not be provided at speedsabove approx. 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Do not place, attach or mount any objectson the inside or outside of the windshieldnear or over the sensor. This could affectthe camera-based functions.