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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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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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Side park assist
The system's side sensors are activated automat-ically when the engine is started and are active atspeeds below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
The distance monitored along the sides of thevehicle is approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The audiblesignal comes from the side speakers.
Front park assist
The system's front sensors are activated auto-matically when the engine is started and areactive at speeds below approximately 6 mph(10 km/h).
The distance monitored in front of the vehicle isapproximately 2.5 ft (80 cm). The audible signalcomes from the front speakers.
Front Park Assist is deactivated if the parkingbrake is applied or if the gear selector is put in P.
When installing auxiliary headlights, be sure thatthey do not obstruct the front sensors. Otherwise,these lights could trigger a Park Assist warning.

Related information
•Activating/deactivating Park Assist (p. 359)
•Park Assist limitations (p. 360)
•Park assist symbols and messages (p. 361)
Activating/deactivating Park Assist
The Park Assist system can be turned on or off.
On/Off
Park Assist's front and side sensors are activatedautomatically when the engine is started. Therear sensors activate if the vehicle rolls rearwardin N or if R is selected.
This function can be activated/deactivated in the center dis-play's Function view.
–Tap the Park Assist button.
>Green indicator: the function is active.Gray indicator: the function is deactivated.

Related information
•Park Assist* (p. 358)
•Park Assist limitations (p. 360)
•Park assist symbols and messages (p. 361)