2017 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

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Pilot Assist symbols and messages
A number of Pilot Assist symbols and/or mes- sages may appear in the instrument panel or the head-up display *.
Several examples 4
are provided here.
In this illustration, Pilot Assist is set at 65 mph (110 km/h) and there is no target vehicle ahead. In this example, Pilot Assist will not provide steer- ing assistance because it cannot detect the traf-fic lane's side marker lines.
In this illustration, Pilot Assist is set at 65 mph (110 km/h) and there is a target vehicle aheadthat is traveling at the same speed. In this example, Pilot Assist will not provide steer- ing assistance because it cannot detect the traf-fic lane's side marker lines.In this illustration, Pilot Assist is set at 65 mph (110 km/h) and there is a target vehicle aheadthat is traveling at the same speed. In this example, Pilot Assist also provides steer- ing assistance because it is able to detect thetraffic lane's side marker lines.
4 In the following illustrations, the optional RSI (Road Sign Information) function is indicating that the posted speed limit is 80 mph (130 km/h).

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In this illustration, Pilot Assist is set at 65 mph (110 km/h) and there is no target vehicle ahead. In this example, Pilot Assist also provides steer- ing assistance because it is able to detect thetraffic lane's side marker lines.
Related information
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 283)
• Starting and activating Pilot Assist (p. 286)
• Changing Pilot Assist speed (p. 288)
• Setting a Pilot Assist time interval (p. 289)
• Changing target vehicles and automaticbraking with Pilot Assist (p. 292)
• Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist (p. 290)
• Passing Assistance with Adaptive CruiseControl or Pilot Assist (p. 277)
• Pilot Assist limitations (p. 293)
Driver support system radar sensor
The radar sensor is used by a number of driver support systems to e.g., help detect other vehi-cles.
Radar sensor location
The radar sensor is used by the following func- tions:
• Distance Alert
*
• Adaptive Cruise Control
*
• Pilot Assist
*
• City Safety
Any modifications to the radar sensor may makeits use illegal.
Related information
• Radar sensor limitations (p. 297)
• Radar sensor - type approval (p. 300) •
Distance Alert
* (p. 267)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 269)
• City Safety
™ (p. 304)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 283)

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Radar sensor limitations
The radar sensor used by several of the driver support systems has certain limitations, whichalso affect the systems using it.
Obstructions
The marked area must not be obstructed in any way. This area of the windshield should always be kept clean
The radar sensor is located at the upper, center section of the windshield along with the camera.
WARNING
Never place any objects, decals, electronic toll devices, window tinting films etc., on the wind-shield in front of or around the camera/radarsensor. This could reduce or block these com-ponents' functions, and could cause one ormore of the systems that utilize them to stopfunctioning. This can also result in certain functions being reduced or disabled, or they may respondincorrectly. If this symbol and the message
Windscreen Sensors blockedappear in the instrument panel, this indicates that the camera and/or radar
sensor cannot detect other vehicles ahead.
The following table shows some of the situations that can cause the message to be displayed andsuggested actions.
Cause Action
The area of the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor is dirty or covered by ice or snow. Clean the windshield or remove the ice/ snow.
Thick fog or heavy rain/snow reduces the camera/radar sensor's range of visibility. No action. The driver should be extra alert in conditions of this type.
Water or snow on the surface of the road swirl up and block radar signals or the camera'sview. No action. The driver should be extra alert in conditions of thistype.
There is dirt between the inside of the windshield and the camera/radar sensor. Have the area of the windshield cleaned by a trained and quali- fied Volvo service technician.

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Vehicle's speedThe radar sensor's capacity to detect vehicles ahead is impeded:
• if the speed of the vehicle ahead differsgreatly from your vehicle's speed.
Limited field of visionThe radar sensor has a limited field of vision. Insome situations it may detect a vehicle later thanexpected or not detect other vehicles at all.
Radar sensor's field of vision
In certain situations, the radar sensor cannot detect vehicles at close quarters, for examplea vehicle that suddenly enters the lanebetween your vehicle and the target vehicle.
Small vehicles, such as motorcycles, or vehi- cles not driving in the center of the lane mayremain undetected.
In curves, the radar sensor may detect the wrong vehicle or lose sight of the target vehi-cle.
Low trailer in the radar shadow (generic illustration)
Low trailers may also be difficult to detect or may not be detected at all. The driver should be extraalert in situations of this type.
High temperaturesIf the temperature in the passenger compartmentis 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.
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CAUTION
•Service and maintenance on City Safety may only be carried out by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• If a crack, scratch or stone chip shouldoccur in the section of the windshield infront the camera/radar sensor, contact atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian to repair or replace the windshield.Failing to do so may result in reducedCity Safety functionality.
• This can also result in certain functionsbeing reduced or disabled, or they mayrespond incorrectly.
To help avoid the risk of incorrect, reduced ordisabled functionality for driver support sys-tems using the camera or radar sensors:
• Volvo recommends that cracks, scratchesor stone chips on the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor should
not
be repaired; in such cases, the entire windshield should be replaced.
• Before the windshield is replaced, con-tact a Volvo retailer to ensure that thecorrect windshield is ordered and instal-led. If the wrong type of windshield isused, this may cause City Safety to func-tion improperly or not at all.
• Volvo recommends the use of only Genu-ine Volvo Replacement Windshields.
• When replacing windshield wipers, use the same type or ones approved by Volvo.
After the windshield has been replaced, thecamera/radar sensor will have to be recalibra-ted by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician to help ensure proper function ofall of the vehicle's camera-/radar-based sys-tems.
MaintenanceIn order for camera and radar sensor to function properly, the area of the windshield must be keptfree of dirt, ice, snow, etc. and should be washedregularly with a suitable car washing detergent.
NOTE
Dirt, ice and/or snow covering the camera and radar sensors reduce functionality andmay disable the vehicle's camera-/radar-based systems. This can also result in certain functions being reduced or disabled, or they may respond incorrectly.
Related information
• Driver support system radar sensor (p. 296)
• Camera limitations (p. 301)
• Pilot Assist limitations (p. 293)
• City Safety limitations (p. 312) •
City Safety limitations (p. 312)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* limitations
(p. 326)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* limitations (p. 350)

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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 “IC:” before the radio certification num- ber only signifies that Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
Related information
• Driver support system radar sensor (p. 296)
Driver support system camera
The camera is used by a number of driver sup- port systems to e.g., detect a driving lane's sidemarker lines or traffic signs.
Camera location
The camera is used by the following driver sup- port systems:
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
*
• Driving lane assistance
*
• Driver Alert Control
*
• Pilot Assist
*
• City Safety
• Run-off Mitigation
• Road sign information
*
• Active high beams
*
Related information
•Camera limitations (p. 301)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 269)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 328)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 326)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 283)
• City Safety
™ (p. 304)
• Run-off Mitigation (p. 333)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 324)
• High and low beam headlights (p. 142)

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Camera limitations
The camera used by several of the driver support systems has certain limitations, which also affectthe systems using it.
Reduced visibility
WARNING
• The camera has the same limitations as the human eye. In other words, its “visionis impaired” by adverse weather condi-tions such as heavy snowfall, dense fog,etc. These conditions may reduce thefunction of systems that depend on thecamera or cause these systems to tem-porarily stop functioning.
• Strong sunlight, reflections from the roadsurface, ice or snow covering the road, adirty road surface, or unclear lane markerlines may drastically reduce the camera

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CauseAction
Water or snow on the surface of the road swirl up and block radar signals or the camera's view. No action. The driver should be extra alert in conditions of this type.
There is dirt between the inside of the windshield and the camera/radar sensor. Have the area of the windshield cleaned by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Strong backlighting No action required. The came will reset automatically when lightingconditions improve.
High temperaturesIf 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.
Damaged windshield
CAUTION
•Service and maintenance on City Safety may only be carried out by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• If a crack, scratch or stone chip shouldoccur in the section of the windshield infront the camera/radar sensor, contact atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian to repair or replace the windshield.Failing to do so may result in reducedCity Safety functionality.
• This can also result in certain functionsbeing reduced or disabled, or they mayrespond incorrectly.
To help avoid the risk of incorrect, reduced ordisabled functionality for driver support sys-tems using the camera or radar sensors:
• Volvo recommends that cracks, scratchesor stone chips on the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor should
not
be repaired; in such cases, the entire windshield should be replaced.
• Before the windshield is replaced, con-tact a Volvo retailer to ensure that thecorrect windshield is ordered and instal-led. If the wrong type of windshield isused, this may cause City Safety to func-tion improperly or not at all.
• Volvo recommends the use of only Genu-ine Volvo Replacement Windshields.
• When replacing windshield wipers, usethe same type or ones approved by Volvo.
After the windshield has been replaced, thecamera/radar sensor will have to be recalibra-ted by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician to help ensure proper function ofall of the vehicle's camera-/radar-based sys-tems.