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and Whiplash Protection System will beactivated.

Related information
•City Safety limitations (p. 334)
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 338)
Detecting obstructions with CitySafety
City Safety can detect vehicles, cyclists, largeanimals and pedestrians.

Vehicles
City Safety detects most types of vehicles thatare either stationary, moving in the same direc-tion as your vehicle or those described in the arti-cle "City Safety in crossing traffic."
In order for City Safety to detect a vehicle indarkness, its headlights and taillights must be onand clearly visible.

Cyclists
Optimal example of what the system considers to be acyclist: clear body/bike contours
To help function optimally, City Safety's functionfor cyclist detection needs clear informationabout the bike itself and the rider's head, arms,
shoulders, legs, the upper and lower parts of thebody and a cyclist's normal pattern of movement.
•If major parts of the cyclist's body are notvisible to the camera, the system cannotdetect the cyclist.
•The cyclist must be an adult riding a bikeintended for an adult.
WARNING
City Safety is designed to be a supplementarydriving aid and cannot detect all cyclists in allsituations, such as:
•a partially obscured cyclist.
•a cyclist whose clothing prevents a clearview of the person's body contours.
•a cyclist transporting a large object.
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner.

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Pedestrians
Optimal example of what the system considers to be apedestrian: clear body contours
To help function optimally, City Safety's functionfor pedestrian detection needs clear informationabout the person's head, arms, shoulders, legs,the upper and lower parts of the body and a per-son's normal pattern of movement.
In order to detect a pedestrian, there must be acontrast to the background. If there is little con-trast, the person may be detected late or not atall, which may result in a late or no reaction fromthe system.
•If major parts of the pedestrian's body arenot visible to the camera, he/she may not bedetected.
•In order to detect a pedestrian, the systemmust have a full view of the person's entire
body and the person must be at least 32 in.(80 cm) tall.
•City Safety can also help detect pedestriansin dark conditions if they are in the path ofthe vehicle's headlights.

WARNING
City Safety is designed to be a supplementarydriving aid.
It cannot detect pedestrians:
•who are partially obscured, wearing cloth-ing that prevents a clear view of the per-son's body contours or who are not atleast 32 in. (80 cm) tall.
•who have limited contrast to their immedi-ate background. A warning or brakingmay be delayed or not come at all.
•carrying a large object.
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner.
Large animals
Examples of what City Safety considers to be large ani-mals: stationary or moving slowly with clear body con-tours
To function optimally, the system feature fordetecting large animals (moose, horses, etc.)must receive as clear information about bodycontours as possible. This entails being able todetect the animal straight from the side andassumes that the animal has a normal pattern ofmovement.
If parts of the animal's body are hidden from thecamera, the system cannot detect this animal.
City Safety can also help detect large animals indark conditions if they are in the path of the vehi-cle's headlights.

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WARNING
City Safety is designed to be a supplementarydriving aid.
It cannot detect large animals in all situationssuch as:
•large animals that are partially obscured
•large animals straight from the front orrear
•large animals that are running or movingquickly
•large animals that have limited contrast totheir immediate background. A warning orbraking may be delayed or not come atall.
•smaller animals such as dogs or cats
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner.

Related information
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•City Safety limitations (p. 334)
•City Safety in crossing traffic (p. 331)
City Safety in crossing traffic
City Safety can help the driver when turning inthe path of an oncoming vehicle in an intersec-tion.
Turning at an intersection
1. The area in which City Safety can detect an oncomingvehicle
In order for City Safety to detect an approachingvehicle in situations where there is a risk of a col-lision, that vehicle must be within City Safety'srange (the red area in the illustration).
The following criteria must also be met:
•your vehicle's speed must be at least 3 mph(4 km/h)
•the approaching vehicle's headlights must beon
•your vehicle must be making a left turn
WARNING
•City Safety is a supplementary driving aidand does not function in all driving situa-tions or in all traffic, weather or road con-ditions.
•Warnings and braking for an approachingvehicle will usually come at a very latestage.
•The driver is responsible for maintaining asafe distance and speed. Never wait for awarning or for City Safety to take action.

Limitations in crossing traffic
In certain situations, it may be very difficult forCity Safety to help the driver avoid a collision withan approaching vehicle in crossing traffic, forexample:
•on slippery roads when Electronic StabilityControl is active
•if the approaching vehicle is detected at alate stage
•If the approaching vehicle is partiallyobscured by another vehicle
•if the approaching vehicle moves erratically(e.g., sudden lane changes at a late stage)

Related information
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•City Safety limitations (p. 334)

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Camera and radar sensor's field of vision
The camera and radar sensor have limited fieldsof vision. In some situations they may detect avehicle, large animal, pedestrian or cyclist laterthan expected or not detect them at all.
Other vehicles that are dirty may be detectedlater than others and in dark conditions, motorcy-cles may be detected late or not at all.
If a text message is displayed in the instrumentpanel 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.

WARNING
Text messages may not be displayed in all sit-uations in which the camera and/or radarsensor are blocked. It is therefore essential tokeep the windshield in front the camera/radarsensor clean and free from snow, ice, etc.
Camera and radar sensor components shouldonly be serviced or replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.

Action by the driver
Backing up
City Safety is temporarily deactivated while thevehicle is backing up.

Low speed
City Safety is not activated at very low speeds(under approx. 3 mph (4 km/h). This means that
the system will not be triggered if your vehicleapproaches a vehicle ahead at very low speed,such as when parking.
Active driver
Action by the driver always has priority. For thisreason, City Safety may not react or react laterthan expected in situations in which the driver isactively operating the vehicle, even if a collision isimminent. This is also done to help eliminateexcessive warnings.

Other limitations
City Safety uses the vehicle's camera and radarsensor, which have certain general limitations.See the articles "Camera limitations" and "Radarsensor limitations" for additional information.
WARNING
•Warnings and braking may be delayed ornot occur at all if traffic, weather or otherconditions prevent the camera and/orradar sensor from detecting pedestrians,cyclists, large animals or other vehiclescorrectly.
•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 relative speeds up to30 mph (50 km/h). For stationary orslow-moving vehicles, the system func-tions best at speeds up to approx.43 mph (70 km/h).
•If there is a risk of colliding with a largeanimal, City Safety can reduce the vehi-cle's speed by up to 9 mph (15 km/h).Warnings and braking are most effectiveat speeds above 43 mph (70 km/h) andless effective at lower speeds.

WARNING
•Warnings for stationary or slow-movingvehicles and large animals may be impe-ded by darkness or poor visibility.
•Warnings and braking for pedestrians andcyclists will not be provided at speedsabove approx. 43 mph (70 km/h).

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Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*
Blind Spot Information is a system designed toalert the driver to the presence of other vehiclesmoving in the same direction as your vehicle onroads with several lanes.
Blind Spot Information is a driving aid intendedto:
•detect other vehicles in your door mirrors'"blind area"
•detect vehicles that are about to pass yourvehicle or are approaching your vehiclequickly from behind in the left and/or rightlanes

WARNING
•Blind Spot Information is an informationsystem, NOT a warning or safety systemand does not function in all situations.
•Blind Spot Information does not eliminatethe need for you to visually confirm theconditions around you, and the need foryou to turn your head and shoulders tomake sure that you can safely changelanes or back up.
•As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor changing lanes/backing up in a safemanner.
Overview
Blind Spot Information indicators
Indicator light
BLIS button in the center display's Functionview to activate/deactivate the function
The indicator light illuminates on the side of thevehicle where the system has detected anothervehicle. If your vehicle is passed on both sides atthe same time, both lights will illuminate.
Principle for Blind Spot Information: Zone 1. Blind area,Zone 2. Area for approaching/passing vehicles
Blind Spot Information functions when your vehi-cle is moving at speeds above approx. 6 mph(10 km/h).
Blind Spot Information is designed to react to:
•vehicles that are passing your vehicle
•other vehicles that are rapidly approachingyour vehicle
When Blind Spot Information detects a vehicle inzone 1 or a fast-approaching vehicle in zone 2,the indicator light in the respective door mirrorwill glow steadily.
If the driver then uses the turn signal on the sideon which the warning is given, the indicator lightwill begin flashing and become brighter.

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WARNING
•Blind Spot Information does not functionin sharp curves.
•Blind Spot Information does not functionwhen your vehicle is backing up.

Related information
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off(p. 340)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* limitations(p. 341)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*On/Off
The Blind Spot Information function can be acti-vated/deactivated.
Blind Spot Information indicators
Indicator light
Blind Spot Information symbol
Blind Spot Information can be activated/deacti-vated in the center display's Function view.
–In Function view, tap BLIS.
>When Blind Spot Information is activated/deactivated, the indicator light in the but-ton will be green/gray.
If BLIS is activated when the engine is started,the indicator lights in the door mirrors will flashonce.
If BLIS is deactivated when the engine isswitched off, it will remain off the next time theengine is started and the indicator lights in thedoor mirrors will not illuminate.
Related information
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)

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Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*limitations
Blind Spot Information functionality may bereduced in certain situations.
•Dirt, ice and snow on the sensors mayreduce 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/CTA6 sensors are located on theinside of the rear fenders/bumper.
Keep the highlighted area clean (on both sides of thevehicle)
For the system to function optimally, the areaover and around the sensors must be kept clean.
CAUTION
Repairs to the BLIS/CTA systems and/orrepainting the rear bumper should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.

Related information
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off(p. 340)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplementary partof 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 ofcrossing traffic behind your vehicle, for example,when backing out of a parking space.
It is primarily designed to detect another vehiclebut in certain cases may also detect pedestriansor smaller objects such as bicycles.
CTA is only activated when the vehicle is rollingrearward 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 hasdetected 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 AssistCamera's* Top view.

Related information
•Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert(CTA)* (p. 342)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* with CrossTraffic Alert (CTA)* symbols and messages(p. 345)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* limitations (p. 343)
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 inthe 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.

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. 341)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off(p. 340)