2017 VOLVO XC90 trailer

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Blind Spot Information (BLIS) *
limitations
Blind Spot Information functionality may be reduced in certain situations.
• Dirt, ice and snow on the sensors may reduce functionality and prevent the systemfrom providing warnings.
• Do not attach any objects, tape, decals, etc.,on the surface of the sensors.
• BLIS is deactivated if a trailer is attached tothe vehicle's electrical system.
Maintenance
The BLIS/CTA 5
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.
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. 318)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 317)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 319)
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 when the gear selector is put inreverse.
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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. 319)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* On/Off
(p. 318)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * limitations
CTA functionality may be reduced in certain sit- uations.
LimitationsCTA has limitations in certain situations, for example, the CTA sensors cannot "see" throughother parked vehicles or obstructions. The following are several examples where CTA's "field of vision" may initially be limited andapproaching vehicles cannot be detected untilthey are too close:
The vehicle is pulled far into a parking space
In angled parking spaces, CTA may be "blind" on one side
CTA's blind area
CTA's "field of vision"
However, as you back your vehicle out of a park- ing space, CTA's "field of vision" expands. Examples of other limitations include:
• Dirt, ice or snow obstructing the sensors may reduce the system's function or make itimpossible to detect other vehicles orobjects.
• CTA is deactivated if a trailer's wiring is con-nected to the vehicle's electrical system.
MaintenanceThe CTA sensors are located on the inside of therear fenders/bumper.

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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.
The following table lists several symbols and messages:
Message
Explanation
Blind spot sensor Service requiredThe system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
Blind spot system off Trailer attachedBLIS and CTA have been deactivated because a trailer has been connected to teh vehicle's electrical system.
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
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 319)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 317)

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Road Sign Information (RSI) *
limitations
The RSI function may be limited in certain situa- tions.
RSI may have difficulty reading signs that are:
• Faded
• Located in a curve
• Twisted or damaged
• Positioned high above the road
• Obstructed (by bushes, etc.)
• Partially covered by snow, ice, etc.
• If the digital maps used by the Sensus Navigation system
* are not up-to-date or do
not contain speed information 6
.
The camera used by RSI has certain limitations. See the article "Camera limitations" for additionalinformation.
NOTE
RSI may perceive certain types of bicycle holders (with wiring attached to the trailerelectrical socket) as a trailer, which may resultin faulty speed limit information to the driver.
Related information
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 324)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* operation
(p. 324)
• Camera limitations (p. 301)
Driver Alert Control (DAC)
DAC is intended to alert the driver if his/her driv- ing becomes erratic due to e.g., distraction orfatigue.
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 incity traffic. The function activates initially when the vehicle's speed first exceeds 40 mph (65 km/h) andremains active as long the speed remains aboveapprox. 37 mph (60 km/h)
A camera monitors the traffic lane's side marker lines and compares the direction of the road withthe driver

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Park Assist *
The Park Assist system is designed to assist you
when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. An audible signal and symbols in the instrumentpanel and center display indicate the distance tothe object.
Display view showing object zones and sensor sectors
The center display shows an overview of the vehi- cle in relation to objects that have been detected. The highlighted sector shows which of the sen- sors has detected the object. The closer thehighlighted sector is to the vehicle symbol, thecloser the actual object is to your vehicle. The Park Assist system uses an intermittent tone that pulses faster as you come closer to anobject. Sound from the infotainment system willbe temporarily turned down. The audible signals for objects in front of and tothe sides are active while the vehicle is movingand will stop after the vehicle has been stoppedfor approx. 2 seconds. The audible signals forobjects behind the vehicle are active even whenthe vehicle has stopped moving. The audible signal becomes constant when you are within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an objectand the highlighted sensor field is filled in. While an audible signal is being given, its volume level can be raised/lowered using the
>II control
in the center console or can be adjusted in the center displays Top view under
Settings.
NOTE
Audible alerts will only be provided for objects that are directly in the vehicle's path.
WARNING
Park Assist is an information system, NOT a safety system. This system is designed to bea supplementary aid when parking the vehicle.It is not, however, intended to replace the driv-er's attention and judgement.
Rear park assist
The system's rear sensors are activated automat- ically when the engine is started and are active ifthe vehicle rolls rearward with the gear selector in N or if R has been selected.
The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The audible signalcomes from the rear speakers. The rear sensors will be deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wir-ing is used. If a non-Volvo trailer hitch is beingused, it may be necessary to switch off the sys-tem manually.

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Park Assist limitations
The Park Assist system has certain limitations.
NOTE
A trailer hitch whose wiring is integrated with the vehicle's electrical system will be takeninto account when measuring the availablespace behind the vehicle.
NOTE
• The system will not detect high objects, such as a loading dock, etc.
• Certain materials or fabrics may not bedetected by the sensors. Objects made ofthese materials or people wearing cloth-ing made of these fabrics may not bedetected.
• Children or animals near the vehicle maynot always be detected.
• Objects such as chains, thin shiny polesor low objects may temporarily not bedetected by the system. This may resultin the pulsing tone unexpectedly stoppinginstead of changing to a constant tone asthe vehicle approaches the object. Insuch cases, use caution when backing upor stop the vehicle to help avoid damage.
• In certain circumstances, the park assistsystem may give unexpected warning sig-nals that can be caused by externalsound sources that use the same ultra-sound frequencies as the system. Thismay include such things as the horns ofother vehicles, wet tires on asphalt, pneu-matic brakes, motorcycle exhaust pipes,other vehicles with similar ultrasound sys-tems, etc. This does not indicate a fault inthe system.
Cleaning the sensors
Location of the Park Assist sensors
The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with waterand a suitable car washing detergent.
NOTE
If the sensors are obstructed by e.g., dirt, snow, or ice, this could result in false warningsignals from the park assist system or thesystem may not function at all.
Related information
•
Park Assist
* (p. 336)
• Activating/deactivating Park Assist (p. 337)
• Park assist symbols and messages (p. 339)

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Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
The Park Assist Camera system is designed to provide the driver with a view of the area aroundthe vehicle in the form of a camera image andgraphics in the center display.
PAC is a supplementary parking aid that can be activated automatically when the gear selector is in R or by tapping a button in the center display,
depending on the selected settings. See also the article "Starting the Park Assist Camera."
Lines: Guiding lines On/Off
Towbar: Guiding lines for a trailer hitch *10
On/Off
PAS: Park Assist On/Off
CTA: Cross Traffic Alert * On/Off
Zoom: Zoom in/out 11
NOTE
A trailer hitch whose wiring is integrated with the vehicle's electrical system will be takeninto account when measuring the availablespace behind the vehicle.
WARNING
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PAC is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. It is not,however, intended to replace the driver

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Backing up
Location of the rear Park Assist Camera (generic illus- tration)
The rear camera shows a wide area behind the vehicle and on certain models, part of the bumperand the trailer hitch (if installed) will be visible. Some objects on the screen may appear to “lean” slightly, which is normal.
WARNING
People/objects/obstructions displayed on the center console screen may be closer to thevehicle than they appear.
Front camera
Location of the front Park Assist Camera (generic illus- tration)
The front camera is located behind the grill and can be useful when driving off in areas with lim-ited visibility (hedges, bushes, etc). It is active atspeeds up to approx. 16 mph (25 km/h) and isautomatically turned off when the vehicleexceeds this speed. However, if the vehicle's speed does not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) and its speed goes under14 mph (22 km/h) within 60 seconds after thecamera has been switched off, the front camerawill reactivate.
NOTE
The front camera will only reactivate automati- cally if Auto Camera Reverse Activation
has been selected in SettingsMy CarPark Assist.
Side camera
The side cameras are located in the respective door mirrors and show views along the sides ofthe vehicle.
Related information
•Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* trajectory lines
and fields (p. 342)
• Park Assist Camera
* (PAC) limitations
(p. 345)
• Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC)
*
(p. 344)