2017 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

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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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• An audible signal indicates will sound fromeither the left or right infotainment systemspeakers, depending on which the side ofyour vehicle the approaching vehicle/ objecthas been detected.
• An icon illuminates in the Park Assist
* sys-
tem's graphic in the instrument panel.
• An icon is also shown in the Park Assist Camera's
* Top view.
Illuminated CTA icon in the Park Assist system's graphic
Related information
• Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 320)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* with Cross
Traffic Alert (CTA) * symbols and messages
(p. 323) •
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* limitations (p. 321)
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.
• Green indicator light: CTA is activated
• Grey indicator light: CTA is deactivated
CTA is activated when the engine is started.

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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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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. Do not attach any objects, tape, decals, etc., on the surface of the sensors.
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
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 319)
• Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 320) •
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* with Cross
Traffic Alert (CTA) * symbols and messages
(p. 323)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* limitations
(p. 319)

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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) *
RSI is a feature that helps the driver see road signs showing the posted speed limit.
Examples of readable road signs
If the vehicle passes a sign showing the speed limit, this will be displayed in the instrument panel and the head-up display *.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the Sensus Navigation system, speed-related informationis provided by this system in the followinginstances:
• In cases where the speed limit is givenindirectly (e.g., when driving on highwaysor other major roads).
• If a previously read speed limit sign is nolonger considered valid and no new signhas been passed.
If a third-party navigation system is beingused, RSI has no support for speed-relatedinformation.
WARNING
RSI does not function in all situations and is only intended to provide supplementary infor-mation. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle safely.
Related information
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* operation
(p. 324)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* limitations
(p. 326)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 255)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 116)
Road Sign Information (RSI) *
operation
Speed limit information
Speed limit information
When RSI registers a road sign showing the speed limit, this sign is displayed as a symbol onthe instrument panel.
SettingsRSI settings can be made in the center display'sTop view. Go to:
SettingsMy CarIntelliSafeRoad Sign Information.

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Activating/deactivating RSI
RSI can be activated/deacti- vated in the center display'sfunction view.
–Tap the Road Sign Information button in
Function view.
> When RSI is activated, the indicator light in the button will be green. The indicator light will be gray when the function isdeactivated.
Activating/deactivating the speed warning function
The driver can be alerted if the current speed limit is being exceeded (the symbol for the cur-rent speed limit will begin to flash). This functioncan be activated or deactivated and the limit for awarning can be set. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarIntelliSafeRoad Sign
Information.
3. Tap
Speed Limit Warning to activate/deac-
tivate this function.
> If the function is activated, a speed selec- tor will be displayed. 4. Select the limit at which the speed warning is
to be given by pressing the up/down arrows. Please be aware that the set warning limit will not be used when a speed camera sym-bol is displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating/deactivating the audible alert
The audible alert can be activated/deactivated and the limit for a warning can be set. 1.Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarIntelliSafeRoad Sign
Information.
3. Tap
Audio Warning to activate/deactivate
this function.
Speed camera alert
Speed camera warning in the instrument panel (generic illustration)
If the Sensus navigation system in your vehicle is being used,the driver can be alerted if thevehicle is exceeding a detectedspeed limit and is approachinga speed camera.
Related information
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 324)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* limitations
(p. 326)

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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