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become the set speed assuming that the accel-erator pedal is still depressed when the button ispressed.
A temporary increase in speed, such as whenpassing another vehicle, does not affect thespeed set for Pilot Assist. The vehicle will returnto the set speed when the accelerator pedal isreleased.
Pilot Assist can follow another vehicle from astandstill up to a speed of approx. 125 mph(200 km/h). Always observe posted speed limits.
The lowest speed that can be set/stored for PilotAssist is 20 mph (30 km/h). However, PilotAssist can monitor and react to the speed of thevehicle ahead down to a standstill.
The highest speed that can be set/stored isapprox. 125 mph (200 km/h). Always observeposted speed limits.
Related information
•Pilot Assist* (p. 295)
•Pilot Assist-2* (p. 305)
•Starting and activating Pilot Assist-2 (p. 308)
•Setting a Pilot Assist-2 time interval (p. 311)
•Changing target vehicles and automaticbraking with Pilot Assist-2 (p. 314)
•Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist (p. 312)
•Passing Assistance with Adaptive CruiseControl or Pilot Assist-2 (p. 289)
•Pilot Assist-2 limitations (p. 315)
•Pilot Assist-2 symbols and messages(p. 317)
Setting a Pilot Assist-2 time interval
Different time intervals to the vehicle ahead canbe selected and are shown in the instrumentpanel as 1–5 horizontal bars.
Changing the time interval
The greater the number of bars,the longer the time interval.One bar between the vehiclesrepresents a time interval ofapproximately 1 second; 5 barsis approximately 3 seconds.
NOTE
When the graphic in the instrument panelshows a vehicle and a steering wheel, PilotAssist is following a vehicle ahead using theset time interval.
If only a steering wheel is displayed, there isno vehicle ahead within a reasonable dis-tance.
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Pilot Assist-2 symbols andmessages
A number of Pilot Assist symbols and/or mes-sages may appear in the instrument panel or thehead-up display*.
Several examples5 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.
5In 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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Radar sensor limitations
The radar sensor used by several of the driversupport 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, centersection of the windshield along with the camera.
WARNING
Never place any objects, decals, electronic tolldevices, 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 beingreduced or disabled, or they may respondincorrectly.
If this symbol and the messageWindscreen Sensors blockedappear in the instrument panel, thisindicates that the camera and/or radarsensor cannot detect other vehicles ahead.
The following table shows some of the situationsthat can cause the message to be displayed andsuggested actions.
CauseAction
The area of the windshield in front of the camera/radar sensor is dirty or covered by iceor 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 thistype.
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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takes action. If the vehicle has slowed to avoidcolliding with the vehicle ahead, your speed willbe reduced to that vehicle's speed.
When auto-brake is triggered, the seat belt pre-tensioners may also be activated, see the article"Seat belts" for additional information.
Auto-braking can be cancelled if the driverpresses hard on the accelerator pedal.
When City Safety applies the brakes, the brakelights will illuminate.
When City Safety is triggered and applies thebrakes, a text message will be displayed in theinstrument panel.
Related information
•City Safety™ troubleshooting (p. 332)
•City Safety in crossing traffic (p. 331)
•City Safety limitations (p. 334)
•City Safety symbols and messages (p. 337)
•Detecting obstructions with City Safety(p. 329)
•Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 338)
•City Safety warning level settings (p. 328)
•City Safety in crossing traffic (p. 331)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
•City Safety when evasive action is not possi-ble (p. 332)
City Safety warning level settings
City Safety is always activated but the function'swarning distance can be adjusted.
NOTE
City Safety cannot be turned off and activatesautomatically each time the engine/electricmotor is started.
Setting a warning level (distance)
The distance set for warnings determines thesystem's responsiveness and sets the distance atwhich visual, audible and tangible (haptic) warn-ings will be triggered.
To do so:
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeCity Safety.
3.Choose among Earlier, Normal or Later.
Begin by choosing Earlier. If too many warningsare given, change to Normal.
If the driver feels that warnings are given toooften, the warning level can be lowered. Thismeans that warnings will be provided later, result-ing in fewer warnings being given.
The setting Later should only used in exceptionalcircumstances, e.g., for a more dynamic drivingstyle.
WARNING
•No automatic system can be guaranteedto function 100% correctly in all situa-tions. For that reason, never test CitySafety by driving toward a person orobject. This could result in serious injuryor death.
•Even if the setting Earlier has beenselected, warnings may be perceived asbeing given late, e.g., if the difference inspeed is great or if the vehicle aheadbrakes suddenly.
•City Safety can provide a warning for apotential collision but it can never shortenthe driver's reaction time.
•To help make City Safety as effective aspossible, always using the setting Earlieris recommended.
NOTE
•Due to local traffic regulations in certainmarkets, RCW will not activate the rearturn signals. That part of the function willbe deactivated.
•The use of the rear turn signals will alsobe deactivated if the City Safety warninglevel is set at Later. See also the section"Setting a warning level (distance)" in thearticle "City Safety settings."
•If RCW detects a vehicle approachingfrom behind, the seat belt pretensioners
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The following table shows some of the situationsthat can cause the message to be displayed andsuggested actions.
CauseAction
The area of the wind-shield in front of thecamera/radar sensor isdirty or covered by ice orsnow.
Clean the wind-shield or removethe ice/ snow.
Thick fog or heavy rain/snow blocks reduces thecamera/radar sensor'srange of visibility.
No action. Thedriver should beextra alert in condi-tions of this type.
There is dirt betweenthe inside of the wind-shield and the camera/radar sensor.
Have the area ofthe windshieldcleaned by atrained and quali-fied Volvo servicetechnician.
CAUTION
•Service and maintenance on City Safetymay 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 frontof the camera/radar sensor should notbe repaired; in such cases, the entirewindshield 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.
Maintenance
In order for City Safety to function properly, thearea of the windshield must be kept free of dirt,ice, snow, etc.
Other vehicle functions
If a message is displayed in the instrument panel,this means that the other systems using the cam-era/radar sensor (see the list below) will not havefull functionality or may not function at all.
The camera and radar sensor is used by the fol-lowing functions:
•Distance Alert*
•Driver Alert Control*
•Adaptive Cruise Control*
•Pilot Assist*
•Run-off Mitigation
•Road Sign Information*
•Active High Beams*
•Lane Keeping Aid*
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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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City Safety symbols and messages
A number of City Safety-related messages maybe displayed in the instrument panel.
Several examples are provided in the following table:
MessageExplanation
City Safety
Automatic intervention
When City Safety is braking or has applied the brakes, one of more symbols may illuminate in the instrumentpanel and a text message will be displayed.
City Safety
Reduced functionality Service required
The system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and authorized Volvo service technician.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressingthe O button on the right-side steering wheelkeypad. If the message recurs, contact a trainedand authorized Volvo service technician orretailer.
Related information
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
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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.