2015 VOLVO XC90 instrument panel

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304When the vehicle is backing up, PAP will steer it into the parking space. Do as follows:
1. Check that the area behind the vehicle is
clear and put the gear selector in R.
2. Back up slowly without moving the steering wheel. The vehicle's speed must be below approximately 4 mph 7 km/h.
3. Keep an eye on the instrument panel and be prepared to stop the vehicle when you areinstructed by PAP to do so.
NOTE
• Release the wheel while PAP is steering the vehicle.
• The steering wheel must be able to turnfreely.
• For PAP to function optimally, wait untilthe steering wheel is no longer turningbefore beginning the next phase of theparking procedure.
3: Adjusting the vehicle's position
Parallel
Perpendicular
After the vehicle has backed into the parking space, its position in the space has to be adjusted by driving slightly forward and backingup. 1.
Put the gear selector in D, wait until the
steering wheel has turned and drive forward slowly.
2. Stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
3. Put the gear selector in R, back up slowly
and stop when you are instructed by PAP todo so.
When the parking procedure is finished (this will be indicated by a text message and a graphicimage), PAP switches off automatically. If neces-sary, the driver may need to make minor adjust-ments to ensure that the vehicle is parked cor-rectly.
CAUTION
The warning distance is shorter when PAP is using the sensors than when Park Assist isusing them.
Leaving a parking spaceThis function can only be used for a vehicle that has been par-allel parked and is activated inthe center display's Functionview. 1. Tap the
Park out button in
the center display's Function view.

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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* symbols
and messages
Park Assist Pilot uses symbols, graphics and text messages to indicate if there is a problemwith the system.Various PAP-related combinations of symbols, graphics and text messages are displayed in theinstrument panel and sometimes also includesuitable actions. The following table provides some examples.
SymbolMessageExplanation
Park Assist System Unavailable Service requiredThe system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Park Assist System Sensors blocked, cleaning neededOne or more of the system's sensors are blocked. Check and clean the sensors as soon as possible.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
O button in the center of the right-side steer-
ing wheel keypad. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician If a message indicatingthat PAP is not functioning properly remains dis-played or recurs.
Related information
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 301)
• Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 302)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* limitations (p. 305)

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Adjustable steering force *
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver an enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasier to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Changing the steering force level1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarDrive ModeSteering
force.
3. Select
Low, Medium or High to set the
desired level.
NOTE
• This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle isin motion.
• In certain situations, the power steeringfunction may become too hot and mustbe temporarily cooled. During cooling,power steering effect will be reduced andmore force may be necessary to turn thesteering wheel and a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
•
Driver support systems (p. 240)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding and to generallyhelp improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audi- ble when the system is activelyoperating and is normal. Accel-eration may also be slightlyslower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions: • Traction control
• Spin control
• Active Yaw Control
• Engine Drag Control
• Trailer Stability Assist
Traction controlThis function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the oppo-site side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
Spin controlThis function is designed to help prevent thedrive wheels from spinning while the vehicle isaccelerating.
Active Yaw ControlAt low speeds, this function helps maintain direc-tional stability by braking one or more of thewheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid orslide laterally.
Engine Drag Control EDCEDC helps keep the engine running if the wheelsshow a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting downin the manual shifting mode or while using theengine's braking function on a slippery surface. Ifthe wheels were to lock, the vehicle wouldbecome more difficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist
*7TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing atrailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway. This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects
Sport mode.
Related information
•Detachable trailer hitch (p. 353)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 351)
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Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 354)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode (p. 309)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbolsand messages (p. 310)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode
ESC is always activated and cannot be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode,
which offers more active driving characteristics. In Sport mode, the engine management system
monitors movement of the accelerator pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving and allowsmore lateral movement of the rear wheels beforeESC is triggered. Under certain circumstances, such as when driv- ing with snow chains, or driving in deep snow orloose sand, it may be advisable to temporarily use Sport mode for maximum tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the accelerator pedal, ETC will also activate to help stabilize thevehicle.
Activating/deactivating Sport modeIn the center display's Function view, tap ESC Sport Mode.
The green indicator light in the button will illuminate to showthat the function has been acti-vated or gray when the functionis deactivated.
When Sport mode is activated, this
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel. It will remain on until the driverdeactivates the function. ETC will also
return to normal mode when the engine is restar-ted.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 308)

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbols and messages Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding and to generallyhelp improve directional stability.
SymbolMessageDescription
Steady glow for 2 seconds when the engine is started.The system is performing a self-diagnostic test.
Flashing symbol.ESC is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
Steady glow.Sport mode has been activated.
Please note that ESC is not deactivated at this time but its functionality is reduced.
ESC Temporarily offSee the message in the instrument panel.

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Maintenance
The BLIS/CTA 8
sensors are located on the
inside of the rear fenders/bumper.
Keep the highlighted area clean (on both sides of the vehicle)
For the system to function optimally, the area over and around the sensors must be kept clean. If one or both of the sensors are blocked and "
Rear sensors blocked, cleaning needed" is
displayed in the instrument panel, clean the area over and around the sensors as soon as possible. A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad.
CAUTION
Repairs to the BLIS/CTA systems and/or repainting the rear bumper should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Related information
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* On/Off
(p. 317)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 315)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 318)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) *
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplementary part of Blind Spot Information and is intended todetect vehicles crossing behind your vehiclewhile you are backing up.
When does Cross Traffic Alert function
Principle for CTA
CTA supplements BLIS by warning the driver of crossing traffic behind your vehicle, for example,when backing out of a parking space. It is primarily designed to detect another vehicle but in certain cases may also detect pedestriansor smaller objects such as bicycles. CTA is only activated when the vehicle is rolling rearward or backing up and is activated automati-cally when the gear selector is put in reverse.
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An audible signal indicates that CTA has detected something that is approaching fromthe side. The signal will come from either theleft or right infotainment system speakers,depending on which the side of your vehiclethe approaching vehicle/ object has beendetected.
• A warning is indicated using the Park Assist
*
system's graphic in the instrument panel.
• An icon is also shown in the Park Assist Camera's
* Top view.
Related information
• Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert(CTA)
* (p. 319)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* with Cross
Traffic Alert (CTA) * symbols and messages
(p. 322)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* limitations (p. 320)
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) *
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) can be activated/deac- tivated separately from Blind Spot Information(BLIS).
CTA is activated/deactivated in the center display's Functionview.
–Tap Cross Traffic Alert in Function view.
> CTA activates/deactivates (the indicator light in the button will be green/gray).
CTA is activated when the engine is started.
WARNING
• BLIS and CTA are information systems, NOT warning or safety systems and donot function in all situations.
• BLIS and CTA do not eliminate the needfor you to visually confirm the conditionsaround you, and the need for you to turnyour head and shoulders to make surethat you can safely change lanes or backup.
• As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor changing lanes/backing up in a safemanner.
Related information
•
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 318)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* On/Off
(p. 317)

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Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * symbols
and messages
In situations where Blind Spot Information and/or Cross Traffic Alert are not functioning properly or if the function is interrupted, a sym-bol and a text message may be displayed in theinstrument panel. Follow the instructions provi-ded.
SymbolMessageExplanation
Blind spot sensor Service requiredThe system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
Blind spot sensor Rear sensors blocked, cleaning neededOne or more of the system's sensors are blocked. Check and clean the sensors as soon as possi- ble.
Blind spot system off Trailer attachedBLIS and CTA have been deactivated because a trailer has been connected to teh vehicle's electri- cal system.
Related information
•
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 318)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 315)