2018 VOLVO XC90 steering

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Steering assistance with braking
Intervention with steering assistance and braking.
Braking intervention assists in situations where steering assistance alone is not sufficient. Brak-ing force is automatically adapted according tothe situation at the moment the vehicle begins torun off the road.
Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 370)
Activating/deactivating Run-OffMitigation with steering assistance The driver can choose to have this function
On
or Off .
To switch off the function:
1. Select
SettingsMy CarIntelliSafe in
the center display's Top view.
2. Deselect
Collision avoidance assistance.
> The function will be deactivated.
NOTE
When the Collision avoidance assistancefunction is deactivated, all subfunctions of the following are deactivated: • Steering assistance at risk of run-off
• Steering assistance at risk of head-on collision
• Steering assistance during collision risks from behind
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Although it is possible to deactivate the func- tion, the driver is advised to keep it activatedsince it can help improve driving safety inmost cases.
Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
Limitations of Run-Off Mitigationwith steering assistance
In certain demanding driving conditions, the function may not be able to properly assist thedriver. In these situations, it is recommendedthat it is turned off.
Examples of such situations include:
• road work
• winter driving conditions
• narrow roads
• poor road surfaces
• a very sporty driving style
• bad weather with reduced visibility
• roads with indistinct or no lane markings
• sharp edges or lines other than the lane's side markings
• when the power steering works at reducedpower - e.g. during cooling due to overheat-ing (see section "Speed-dependent steeringforce").
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Camera unit limitations".

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NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's radar unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Radar unit limitations".
Related information
•Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
• Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance(p. 270)
Steering assistance during collisionrisks from oncoming traffic
This sub-function can help assist a distracted driver who has not noticed that the vehicle isveering into oncoming traffic.
The function provides assistance by swerving your vehi- cle back into your own lane.
Oncoming vehicles
Own vehicle
The function is active at speeds between 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph) on roads with clearlyvisible traffic lane markings/lines. If your vehicle is starting to veer from your own lane and a vehicle is approaching from the oppo- site direction, this function can help the driversteer the vehicle back into its own lane. However, the function will
not provide steering
assistance if the turn signal is used. The functionwill also not be activated if it detects that thedriver is actively operating the vehicle. After the system has automatically intervened, this text message will appear in the instrumentpanel:
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Collision avoidance assistance –Automatic intervention
WARNING
• The "Steering assistance at risk of head- on collision" subfunction is supplemen-tary driver support intended to improvedriving safety – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
• Pilot Assist is only activated if there is ahigh risk of collision – you must thereforenever wait for the function to intervene.
• The function is not a substitute for thedriver's attention and judgment. The driveris always responsible for ensuring thevehicle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.

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Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
Activating/deactivating Steeringassistance during collision riskswith oncoming vehicles The driver can choose to have this function
On
or Off .
To switch off the function:
1. Select
SettingsMy CarIntelliSafe in
the center display's Top view.
2. Deselect
Collision avoidance assistance.
> The function will be deactivated.
NOTE
When the Collision avoidance assistancefunction is deactivated, all subfunctions of the following are deactivated: • Steering assistance at risk of run-off
• Steering assistance at risk of head-on collision
• Steering assistance during collision risks from behind
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Although it is possible to deactivate the func- tion, the driver is advised to keep it activatedsince it can help improve driving safety inmost cases.
Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
Limitations of steering assistanceduring collision risks fromoncoming traffic The function may have limited functionality in certain situations and not intervene, e.g.:
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for smaller vehicles such as motorcycles
• on roads that do not have clear lane mark- ings
• if more than half of your vehicle has movedinto the adjacent lane
• outside the speed range 60-140 km/h(37-87 mph)
• when the power steering works at reducedpower - e.g. during cooling due to overheat-ing (see section "Speed-dependent steeringforce").
Functionality may also be reduced in other situa-tions, such as: • road work
• winter driving conditions
• narrow roads
• poor road surfaces
• a very sporty driving style
• bad weather with reduced visibility.
In these demanding driving conditions, the func-tion may not be able to properly assist the driver.In these situations, it is recommended that it isturned off.

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NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Camera unit limitations".
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's radar unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Radar unit limitations".
Related information
•Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
• Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance(p. 270)
Steering assistance during collision
risks from behind
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If you become distracted and do not notice your vehicle starting to veer out of the lane whileanother vehicle is approaching from behind or isin your vehicle's blind spot, this sub-function canhelp provide assistance.
The function provides assistance by steering your vehi- cle back into your own lane.
Another vehicle in blind spot zone
Own vehicle
If your vehicle is beginning to veer out of your lane while another vehicle is in your blind spot oranother vehicle is rapidly approaching in the next lane, this function can help the driver steer the vehicle back into its own lane. Even if the driver intentionally changes lanes using a turn signal without noticing another vehi- cle approaching, the function can provide assis-tance. The function is active at speeds between 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph) on roads with clearlyvisible traffic lane markings/lines. After the system has automatically intervened, this text message will appear in the instrumentpanel:
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Collision avoidance assistance –Automatic intervention
WARNING
• The "Steering assistance at risk of rear- end collision" subfunction is supplemen-tary driver support intended to improvedriving safety – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
• Pilot Assist is only activated if there is ahigh risk of collision – you must thereforenever wait for the function to intervene.
• The function is not a substitute for thedriver's attention and judgment. The driveris always responsible for ensuring thevehicle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.

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Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
Activating/deactivating Steeringassistance during collision risks
from behind
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The driver can choose to have this function On
or Off .
To switch it off:
1. Select
SettingsMy CarIntelliSafe in
the center display's Top view.
2. Deselect
Collision avoidance assistance.
> The function will be deactivated.
NOTE
When the Collision avoidance assistancefunction is deactivated, all subfunctions of the following are deactivated: • Steering assistance at risk of run-off
• Steering assistance at risk of head-on collision
• Steering assistance during collision risks from behind
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Although it is possible to deactivate the func- tion, the driver is advised to keep it activatedsince it can help improve driving safety inmost cases.
Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)
Limitations of steering assistanceduring collision risks from behind The function may have limited functionality in certain situations and not intervene, e.g.:
•
for smaller vehicles such as motorcycles
• if more than half of your vehicle has moved into the adjacent lane
• on roads/lanes with indistinct or no side lanemarkings
• outside the speed range 60-140 km/h(37-87 mph)
• when the power steering works at reducedpower - e.g. during cooling due to overheat-ing (see section "Speed-dependent steeringforce").
Functionality may also be reduced in other situa-tions, such as: • road work
• winter driving conditions
• narrow roads
• poor road surfaces
• a very sporty driving style
• bad weather with reduced visibility.
In these demanding driving conditions, the func-tion may not be able to properly assist the driver.In these situations, it is recommended that it isturned off.

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NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Camera unit limitations".
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's radar unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Radar unit limitations".
In addition to the camera and radar sensor, the function also uses the vehicle's rearward-facingradar, which has certain general limitations thedriver should be aware of. See additional informa-tion in the section "BLIS limitations".
Related information
•Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 370)
• Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance(p. 270)

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Symbols and messages for steeringassistance during collision risks A number of symbols and messages related to the function may be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Some examples of symbols and messages are shown in the table below.
SymbolMessageMeaning
Collision avoidance assistance Automatic interventionWhen the function is activated, a message will appear to alert the driver.
Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner's manualThe camera's ability to detect the lane in front of the vehicle is reduced.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the right-side
steering wheel keypad. If the message persists: Contact a workshop ‒ an
authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision (p. 370)

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Park Assist symbols and messages
Symbols and messages for the Park Assist may be displayed in the instrument panel and/or thecenter display.
Some examples of symbols and messages are shown in the table below.
SymbolMessageMeaning
The rear Park Assist sensors are turned off and no acoustic warnings for obstacles/objects will
be provided.
Park Assist System Sensors blocked, cleaning nee- dedOne or more of the sensors are blocked. Check and clean/remove the obstacle as soon as pos- sible.
Park Assist System Unavailable Service requiredThe system is not functioning as intended. Contact a workshop ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop
is recommended.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the right-side
steering wheel keypad. If the message persists: Contact a workshop ‒ an
authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
• Park Assist
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