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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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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.342
•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)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.345
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* symbolsand messages
In situations where Blind Spot Informationand/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:
MessageExplanation
Blind spot sensor
Service required
The system is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
Blind spot system off
Trailer attached
BLIS 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 pressingthe O button on the right-side steering wheelkeypad. If the message recurs, contact a trainedand authorized Volvo service technician orretailer.
Related information
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.346
Road Sign Information (RSI)*
RSI is a feature that helps the driver see roadsigns showing the posted speed limit.
Examples of readable road signs
If the vehicle passes a sign showing the speedlimit, this will be displayed in the instrument paneland the head-up display*.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the SensusNavigation 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 isonly intended to provide supplementary infor-mation.
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle safely.
Related information
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* operation(p. 346)
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* limitations(p. 348)
•Speed limiter (SL)* (p. 267)
•Head-up display (HUD)* (p. 122)
Road Sign Information (RSI)*operation
Speed limit information
Speed limit information
When RSI registers a road sign showing thespeed limit, this sign is displayed as a symbol onthe instrument panel.
Settings
RSI settings can be made in the center display'sTop view.
Go to: SettingsMy CarIntelliSafeRoad Sign Information.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.347
Activating/deactivating RSI
RSI can be activated/deacti-vated in the center display'sfunction view.
–Tap the Road Sign Information button inFunction view.
>When RSI is activated, the indicator lightin the button will be green. The indicatorlight will be gray when the function isdeactivated.
Activating/deactivating the speed warning
function
The driver can be alerted if the current speedlimit 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 Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeRoad SignInformation.
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 isto be given by pressing the up/down arrows.
Please be aware that the set warning limitwill 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/deactivatedand the limit for a warning can be set.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeRoad SignInformation.
3.Tap Audio Warning to activate/deactivatethis function.
Speed camera alert
Speed camera warning in the instrument panel (genericillustration)
If the Sensus navigation systemin 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. 346)
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* limitations(p. 348)
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Driving lane assistance provide vibrations in the steeringwheel8.
Depending on the settings used, Lane KeepingAid functions in different ways:
•Assistance type Steering9 is activated: whenthe vehicle approaches a traffic lane markerline, LKA will provide active steering assis-tance to help steer it back into the lane.
•Assistance type Warning9 is activated: if thevehicle is moving out of its traffic lane, anaudible signal and/or vibrations in the steer-ing wheel will be provided.
NOTE
If the turn signal is used, Lane Keeping Aidwill not provide an alert or steering assis-tance.
WARNING
Lane Keeping Aid is only intended to assistthe driver and does not function in all driving,weather, traffic or road conditions.
As the driver, you have full responsibility foroperating the vehicle in a safe manner.
Steering assistance
In order for LKA's steering assistance to function,the driver's hands must be on the steering wheel,which the system monitors continuously.
If the driver's hands are not onthe steering wheel, this symbolwill illuminate in the instrumentpanel and the following mes-sage will be displayed:
•Lane Keeping Aid – Apply steering
If the driver does not begin to steer the vehicle,the symbol will illuminate again, an audible signal
will sound and the following message will be dis-played:
•Lane Keeping Aid – Standby untilsteering applied
If the driver still does not begin to steer the vehi-cle, LKA will go into standby mode. The functionwill not become available again until the driveractively steers the vehicle
Lane assistance do not react
The traffic lane assistance system do not intervene insharp curves
In certain cases, such as during active driving or ifthe turn signal is used, the traffic lane system willnot react if the vehicle crosses a lane markerline.
8The level of vibrations varies; the farther the vehicle is over a lane marker line, the greater the number of vibrations:9See "Type of assistance" in the article "Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Aid".
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Limitations
In certain demanding driving situations, the driv-ing lane assistance functions may not be able toassist the driver. In these situations, it may beadvisable to turn the function off.
Examples of such situations:
•road construction
•winter driving conditions
•poor road surfaces
•a very active driving style
•bad weather with reduced visibility
•edges or lines other than the lane's markerlines
•roads with indistinct or no lane marker lines
The driving lane assistance function use the vehi-cle's camera, which has general limitations. Seethe article "Camera limitations."
Related information
•Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Aid(LKA) (p. 352)
•Camera limitations (p. 323)
•Run-off Mitigation (p. 355)
Activating/deactivating LaneKeeping Aid (LKA)
LKA can be activated/deactivated.
Activating/deactivating
The function can be activated/deactivated in thecenter display's Function view.
–Tap Lane Keeping Aid.
>LKA is activated (GREEN indicator light inthe button), or is deactivated (GRAY indi-cator light in the button).
Type of warning
Choose the type of warning that the driver willreceive if the vehicle starts to leave its drivinglane.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeLaneAssistance.
3.Under Lane Keeping Aid WarningFeedback, select:
•Sound: an audible warning signal will beprovided
•Vibrations: the driver will be warned byvibrations in the steering wheel
Type of assistance
Select the type of assistance LKA should provide:
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeLaneAssistance.
3.Under Lane Keeping Aid AssistanceMode, select:
•Steering: the system will provide steeringassistance but no warning.
•Both: the system will provide steeringassistance and warning
•Warning: the system will provide warningbut no steering assistance
Related information
•Driving lane assistance (p. 350)
•Driving lane assistance symbols and mes-sages (p. 353)
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Run-off Mitigation
Run-off Mitigation is designed to assist thedriver by helping return the vehicle to its trafficlane if it is about to go off the road.
Run-off Mitigation is active at speeds between
40–87 mph (65–140 km/h)10 on roads withclearly marked edges or side marker lines.
Run-off Mitigation uses a camera to monitor theedges of a road and its side marker lines. If thevehicle is about to cross the edge of the road orside marker line, Run-off Mitigation will attemptto actively steer the vehicle back onto the road. Ifthe attempt to steer the vehicle is not sufficient,the brakes will also be applied.
Run-off Mitigation does not provide steering orbraking assistance if a turn signal is being used.If the function detects that the vehicle is beingdriven actively, Run-off Mitigation activation maybe delayed for a short time.
The function has two activation levels:
•Steering assistance only
•Steering assistance and braking
Run-off Mitigation with steering assistance
only
Run-off Mitigation provides steering assistance
Run-off Mitigation with steering assistance
and braking
Run-off Mitigation provides steering assistance andbraking
Braking is triggered in situations where steeringassistance may not be sufficient. Braking effect ismodulated automatically depending on the situa-tion when the vehicle begins to run off the road.
Settings
Run-off Mitigation can be activated/deactivatedby pulling down the center display's Top view andnavigating to:
SettingsMy CarIntelliSafeLaneAssistance
To activate Run-off Mitigation:
•Select (tap) the box for Run-off Mitigation,Assistance in case of road departure.
10Always observe posted speed limits.