2018 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

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Cruise Control Eco Cruise
In the ECO drive mode, cruise control's accelera- tion and deceleration will be smoother than inother drive modes to help provide optimal fuelefficiency and reduced environmental impact.Because of this, the vehicle's actual speed maybe slightly above or below the set speed. For more information, see "ECO drive mode" under "Eco Cruise".
Cruise Control Dynamic Cruise
With the Dynamic drive mode, cruise control's acceleration and deceleration will be faster andmore immediate than in other drive modes.
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Deactivating and putting CruiseControl in standby mode
Cruise Control (CC 31
) can be temporarily put
into standby mode and then reactivated.
Deactivating and putting Cruise Control in standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
To put Cruise Control in standby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
> The Cruise Control markings and symbols will change from WHITE to GRAY, indicat- ing that Cruise Control is temporarilydeactivated and the driver needs to con-trol the vehicle's speed.
Standby mode due to action by the driver
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode if:
• the brakes are applied
• the gear selector is moved to
N
• the vehicle is driven faster than the setspeed for more than 1 minute
The driver must then control the vehicle's speed. Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera- tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, willnot affect the setting. The vehicle will return tothe set speed when the accelerator pedal isreleased.
Automatic standby mode
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode if:
• the wheels lose traction
• the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high
• the temperature in the brake systembecomes too high
• the vehicle's speed goes below 30 km/h(20 mph).
The driver must then control the vehicle's speed.
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• Cruise control (p. 284)
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Reactivating Cruise Control fromstandby modeCruise Control (CC 32
) can be temporarily put
into standby mode and then reactivated.
Reactivating Cruise Control from standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
To start Cruise Control from standby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel
(1).
> The Cruise Control marking in the instru- ment panel will change from GRAY to WHITE and the vehicle will then return tothe most recently set speed.
or To start Cruise Control from standby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
> The Cruise Control markings and symbols in the instrument panel will change from GRAY to WHITE and the vehicle's currentspeed will be set.
WARNING
A noticeable increase in speed may follow when the speed is resumed with the
steering wheel button.
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• Cruise control (p. 284)
Switching off Cruise Control
Cruise control (Cruise Control - CC) can be turned off.
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To turn off Cruise Control: 1. Press the
button on the steering wheel
(2).
> Cruise Control will go into standby mode.
2. Press the
◀ (1) or ▶ (3) buttons on the
steering wheel to select another function.> The Cruise Control symbol
(4) in
the instrument panel will go out and the set speed will be erased.
3. Press the
(2) button on the steering
wheel keypad again.
> Another function will be activated.
NOTE
In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control *, it is possible to switch between
cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control – see the heading "Switching between CC andACC".
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• Cruise control (p. 284)
Distance Alert
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The Distance Alert 34
function can help the driver
become aware if the time interval to the vehicle in front is too short. However, the vehicle must be equipped with a head-up display in order to display the DistanceAlert, which will then be indicated by a symbolon the windshield as long as the time interval tothe vehicle ahead is shorter than the set timeinterval.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above 30 km/h (20 mph) and only reacts for vehicles ahead mov-ing in the same direction as your vehicle. No dis-tance information is provided for oncoming, slow-moving or stationary vehicles.
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Distance Alert warning light on the windshield 35
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A warning light will appear on the windshield and glow steadily if the time interval to the vehicleahead is shorter than the set time interval.
NOTE
Visual warnings on the windshield may be dif- ficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight,reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if thedriver is wearing sunglasses or is not lookingstraight ahead.
NOTE
• Distance Alert is only available in vehicles that can display information on the wind-shield with a head-up display.
• Distance Alert is deactivated while Adap-tive Cruise Control is active.
WARNING
Distance Alert only reacts of the time interval to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the presetvalue – vehicle speed is not affected.
NOTE
Depending on market, this function may be either Standard or Optional.
Related information
•Head-up display for Distance Alert (p. 290)
• Activating/deactivating Distance Alert (p. 291)
• Setting a time interval for Distance Alert(p. 291)
• Distance Alert limitations (p. 292)
Head-up display for Distance Alert36
In vehicles equipped with a head-up display *, a
symbol will be displayed on the windshield as long as the time interval to the vehicle ahead isshorter than the set time interval.
Distance Alert warning symbol on the windshield 37
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For this to be possible, however, the Show
Driver Support function must be activated
under Settings in the center display's menus (see "Head-up display" for instructions).
35 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
36 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display.
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NOTE
Visual warnings on the windshield may be dif- ficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight,reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if thedriver is wearing sunglasses or is not lookingstraight ahead.
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•Distance Alert
* (p. 289)
• Head-up display
* (p. 144)
Activating/deactivating Distance
Alert38
It is possible to set time intervals for Distance Alert or to turn the function off.
On/OffPress the Distance Alert but-
ton in the center display's Function view.
• GREEN button indicator light - Distance Alert is on.
• GRAY button indicator light - Distance Alertis off.
Distance Alert is automatically activated eachtime the engine is started.
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• Distance Alert
* (p. 289)
Setting a time interval for Distance
Alert39
The Distance Alert function can be set to differ- ent time intervals.
Different time intervals to the vehicle ahead can be selectedand are shown in the instru-ment panel as 1–5 horizontalbars. The more bars, the longerthe time interval. One bar rep-resents an interval of
approx. 1 second to the vehicle ahead. 5 barsrepresents approx. 3 seconds.
The same symbol appears when the Adaptive Cruise Control function is activated.
38 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display.
39 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display.

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Controls for setting a time interval.
Reduce the time interval
Increase the time interval
Distance indicator
–Press the (1) or (2) button to decrease or increase the time interval.
> The distance indicator (3) shows the cur-
rent time interval.
NOTE
• The greater the vehicles' speed, the greater the distance between them for aset time interval.
• Only use the time intervals permitted bylocal traffic regulations.
• The set time interval is also used by theAdaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assistfunctions.
WARNING
•Only use a time interval suitable for the current traffic conditions.
• The driver should be aware that shorttime intervals give them limited time toreact and act to any unforeseen trafficsituation.
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Distance Alert
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Distance Alert limitations40
Distance Alert functionality may be reduced in certain situations.
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WARNING
•The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In some situations, it may detect avehicle later than expected or not detectother vehicles at all.
• The radar sensor cannot cover all drivingsituations and traffic, weather and roadconditions.
• The driver is responsible for maintaining asafe distance and speed and must inter-vene if the various driver support systemsdo not maintain a suitable speed or suita-ble distance to the vehicle ahead.
• Maintenance of radar sensor componentsmay only be performed by a trained andqualified Volvo technician.
• Strong sunlight, reflections from the roadsurface, strong lighting contrasts or usingsunglasses may make the warning light inthe windshield difficult to see. Poorweather or winding roads can affect theradar sensor's capacity to detect vehiclesahead.
• A vehicle's size (e.g., a motorcycle) canalso affect the radar sensor's capacity todetect another vehicle. This may result inthe warning light illuminating at a shorterdistance than the one that has been setor not illuminating at all.
•High speeds may also result in the warn- ing light illuminating at a shorter distancethan the one that has been set due tolimitations in the radar sensor's range.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's radar unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Radar unit limitations".
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Distance Alert
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Adaptive Cruise Control *
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC 41
) helps the
driver maintain a constant speed with a set time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Adaptive Cruise Control helps provide a more relaxed driving experience on long trips on high-ways or long, straight roads with even trafficflows.
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The driver sets a speed and a time interval to the vehicle ahead. If the camera/radar sensor detects a slower-moving vehicle ahead, your vehicle's speed will be automatically adapted according to the set time interval to that vehicle. When thereare no longer slower-moving vehicles ahead, thevehicle will return to the set speed.

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WARNING
•The Adaptive Cruise Control function is supplementary driver support intended tofacilitate driving and help make it safer –it cannot handle all situations in all traffic,weather and road conditions.
• The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual about this functionto learn of its limitations, which the drivermust be aware of before using the func-tion (see the link list at the end of thisarticle).
• Adaptive Cruise Control is not a substi-tute for the driver's attention and judg-ment. The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.
NOTE
Depending on market, this function may be either Standard or Optional.
Adaptive Cruise Control regulates speed by accelerating and braking. It is normal for the brakes to emit a slight sound when they arebeing used to adjust speed. Adaptive Cruise Control always attempts to regu- late speed smoothly. The driver must apply thebrakes in situations requiring immediate braking.For example, when there are great differences inspeed between vehicles or if the vehicle aheadbrakes suddenly. Due to limitations in the radarsensor, braking may occur unexpectedly or not atall. Adaptive Cruise Control is designed to follow a vehicle ahead in the same lane and maintain atime interval to that vehicle set by the driver. If theradar sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead, itwill instead maintain the speed set by the driver.This will also happen if the speed of the vehicleahead exceeds the set speed for your vehicle.
• Adaptive Cruise Control can follow anothervehicle at speeds from a standstill up to200 km/h (125 mph).
WARNING
• Adaptive Cruise Control is not a collision avoidance system. The driver is alwaysresponsible and must intervene if the sys-tem fails to detect a vehicle ahead.
• Adaptive Cruise Control does not brakefor people or animals and does not brakefor small vehicles, such as bikes andmotorcycles. Similarly, it does not brakefor low trailers, oncoming, slow-moving orstationary vehicles and objects.
• Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control indemanding situations, such as in city traf-fic, at intersections, on slippery surfaces,with a lot of water or slush on the road, inheavy rain/snow, in poor visibility, onwinding roads, or on on/off ramps.
CAUTION
Maintenance of Adaptive Cruise Control com- ponents may only be performed by a work-shop – an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-ommended.
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42 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.