2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE parking brake

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306 Automatic braking with Adaptive
Cruise Control
The Adaptive cruise control (ACC
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) has a spe-
cial brake function in slow traffic and while sta-
tionary.
Braking function in slow traffic and at a
standstill
In slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when stop-
ped at a traffic light, driving will resume automati-
cally if the vehicle is stopped for less than
approx. 3 seconds. If it takes more than 3 sec-
onds for the vehicle ahead to begin moving again,
Adaptive Cruise Control will go into standby
mode and the Auto-hold brake function will acti-
vate.
– Adaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated in
one of the following ways:
• Pressing the button on the steering
wheel keypad.
• Pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Adaptive Cruise Control will resume fol-
lowing the vehicle ahead if it begins to
move within approx. 6 seconds.
NOTE ACC can keep the vehicle stationary for no
more than 5 minutes – after that time the
parking brake is applied and Adaptive Cruise
Control is deactivated.
The parking brake must be released before
Adaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated.
Deactivation of the Auto-hold brake function
In certain situations, Auto-hold will be deactivated
when the vehicle is at a standstill and Adaptive
Cruise Control will go into standby mode. This
means that the brakes will be released and the
vehicle could begin to roll. The driver must
actively apply the brakes to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary.
This can occur if:
• the driver depresses the brake pedal
• the parking brake is applied
• the gear selector is moved to the
P
, N
or R
positions
• the driver puts Adaptive Cruise Control in
standby mode.
Auto Activate Parking BrakeIn certain situations, the parking brake will be
applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill. This occurs if Adaptive Cruise Control is keeping
the vehicle stationary using the brakes and:
• the driver opens the door or unbuckles
his/her seat belt
• ACC has kept the vehicle at a standstill for
more than approx. 5 minutes
• the brakes overheat
• the driver switches off the engine manually.
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Automatic standby mode
Pilot Assist is dependent on other systems, such
as Electronic Stability Control (ESC
66
). If any of
these other systems stops working, Pilot Assist
will automatically switch off.
WARNING With automatic standby mode, the driver is
warned by an acoustic signal and a message
on the instrument panel.
•
The driver must then regulate vehicle
speed, apply the brakes if necessary, and
maintain a safe distance to other vehicles.
Adaptive Cruise Control may go into standby
mode if, e.g.:
• the driver opens the door.
• the brake temperature is high.
• the driver's hands are not on the steering
wheel.
• the parking brake is applied.
• the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high.
• the driver unbuckles the seat belt.
• one or more of the wheels lose traction.
• the camera/radar sensor is covered by snow
or heavy rain (the camera lens/radar waves
are blocked) •
your vehicle's speed goes below 5 km/h
(3 mph) and Pilot Assist cannot determine if
the vehicle ahead is stationary or if it is
another object, e.g. a speed bump.
• your vehicle's speed goes under 5 km/h
(3 mph) and the vehicle ahead turns so that
Pilot Assist no longer has a vehicle to follow.
Reactivating Pilot Assist from standby
mode Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model.
To reactivate Pilot Assist:
–
Press the button on the steering wheel
(1).
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Speed will be set to the most recently
stored speed.
WARNING A noticeable increase in speed may follow
when the speed is resumed with the
steering wheel button.
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322Switching target vehicles with Pilot
Assist
At certain speeds, models with automatic trans-
missions and

Pilot Assist can switch target vehi-
cles.
Switching target vehicles If the target vehicle ahead turns suddenly, there may be
stationary traffic ahead.
When Pilot Assist is actively following another
vehicle at speeds under 30 km/h (20 mph) and
switches targets from a moving vehicle to a sta-
tionary vehicle,

Pilot Assist will brake for the sta-
tionary vehicle.
WARNING When Pilot Assist follows another vehicle at
speeds over approx. 30 km/h (20 mph) and
changes target vehicle – from a moving vehi-
cle to a stationary one – Pilot Assist will
ignore the stationary vehicle and instead
accelerate to the stored speed.
• The driver must then intervene and apply
the brakes.
Automatic standby mode when switching
targets
Pilot Assist disengages and goes into standby
mode if:
• your vehicle's speed goes below 5 km/h
(3 mph) and Pilot Assist cannot determine if
the target object is a stationary vehicle or
another object, e.g. a speed bump.
• your vehicle's speed goes under 5 km/h
(3 mph) and the vehicle ahead turns so that
Pilot Assist no longer has a vehicle to follow.
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•Pilot Assist (p. 311) Automatic braking with Pilot Assist
Pilot Assist has a special braking function in
slow traffic and at a standstill.
Braking function in slow traffic and at a
standstill
In slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when stop-
ped at a traffic light, driving will resume automati-
cally if the vehicle is stopped for less than
approx. 3 seconds. If it takes more than 3 sec-
onds for the vehicle ahead to begin moving again,
Pilot Assist will go into standby mode and the
Auto-hold brake function will activate.
– Pilot Assist can be reactivated by:
• Pressing the button on the steering
wheel keypad.
• Pressing the accelerator pedal.
>

Pilot Assist will resume following the vehi-
cle ahead if it begins to move within
approx. 6 seconds.
NOTE Pilot Assist can keep the vehicle stationary
for no more than 5 minutes – after that time
the parking brake is applied and the function
is deactivated.
The parking brake must be released before
Pilot Assist can be reactivated.

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Deactivation of the Auto-hold brake function
In certain situations, Auto-hold will be deactivated
when the vehicle is at a standstill and Pilot Assist
will go into standby mode. This means that the
brakes will be released and the vehicle could
begin to roll. The driver must actively apply the
brakes to keep the vehicle stationary.
This can occur if:
• the driver depresses the brake pedal
• the parking brake is applied
• the gear selector is moved to the P, N or R
positions
• the driver puts Pilot Assist in standby mode.
Auto Activate Parking BrakeIn certain situations, the parking brake will be
applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
This occurs if Pilot Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary using the brakes and:
• the driver opens the door or unbuckles
his/her seat belt
• Pilot Assist has kept the vehicle at a stand-
still for more than approx. 5 minutes
• the brakes overheat
• the driver switches off the engine manually.
Related information
•Pilot Assist (p. 311) Pilot Assist limitations
Pilot Assist functionality may be reduced in cer-
tain situations.
Pilot Assist is a driver support function designed
to simplify driving and assist the driver in many
situations. However, the driver is always responsi-
ble for maintaining a suitable distance to vehicles
or objects around it and ensuring that the vehicle
is correctly positioned in the traffic lane.
WARNING In some situations, Pilot Assist may have trou-
ble helping the driver properly or may be
deactivated automatically – we advise against
using Pilot Assist in such cases. Examples of
such situations include:
• the lane markings are worn, missing or
cross each other.
• lane division is unclear, for example, when
the lanes divide or merge or at exits or
when there are multiple sets of markings.
• edges or other lines than lane markings
are present on or near the road, e.g.
curbs, joints or repairs to the road sur-
face, edges of barriers, roadside edges or
strong shadows.
• the lane is narrow or winding.
• the lane contains ridges or holes.
• weather conditions are poor, e.g. rain,
snow or fog or slush or reduced visibility
with poor light conditions, backlighting,
wet road surface, etc.
The driver should also note that Pilot Assist
has the following limitations:
• High curbs, roadside barriers, temporary
obstacles (traffic cones, safety barriers,
etc.) are not detected. Alternatively, they
may be detected incorrectly as lane mark-
ings, with a subsequent risk of contact
between the vehicle and such obstacles.

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382Park Assist front, rear and sides
Park Assist has different parameters depending
on which part of the vehicle is approaching an
obstacle.
Back Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model.
The rear sensors will be activated if the vehicle
begins rolling backward or if reverse gear is
engaged.
The distance monitored begins
approx. 1.5 meters (5 feet) behind the vehicle.
The rear sensors will be automatically deactivated
if the vehicle is backing up with a trailer attached.
NOTE When reversing with e.g. a trailer or bike car-
rier on the trailer hitch – without Volvo original
trailer cables – the Parking Assist system may
have to be turned off manually to prevent the
sensors from reacting to these.
Side sensors
Park Assist's side sensors are automatically acti-
vated when the engine is started. They are active
at speeds below 10 km/h (6 mph).
The distance monitored begins approx. 30 cm
(1 ft) from the sides. The audible signal for obsta-
cles along the sides of the vehicle is emitted
from the side speakers.
Front camera Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model.
Park Assist's front sensors are automatically acti-
vated when the engine is started. The front sen-
sors are active at speeds below 10 km/h
(6 mph).
The distance monitored begins approx. 80 cm
(2.5 ft) in front of the vehicle.
NOTE
The Parking Assist system is deactivated
when the parking brake is applied or when P
is selected on vehicles with automatic trans-
mission.

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CAUTION Objects such as chains, thin and glossy poles
or low obstacles may end up in the "signal
shadow" and then go temporarily undetected
by the sensors – the pulsating tone may then
unexpectedly stop instead of becoming a
constant tone as expected.
The sensors cannot detect high objects, such
as protruding ramps.
• In such situations, pay extra attention and
maneuver/drive the vehicle very slowly or
stop the current parking maneuver –
there may be a high risk of damage to
the vehicle or other objects since infor-
mation from the sensors is not always
reliable in such situations.
CAUTION In some circumstances, the Park Assist Sys-
tem may produce false warnings due to exter-
nal sound sources with the same ultrasonic
frequencies as those the system works with.
Examples of such sources are horns, wet tires
on asphalt, pneumatic brakes, exhaust noise
from motorcycles, etc.
NOTE When a trailer hitch is configured with the
vehicle electrical system, the trailer hitch pro-
trusion is included when the function meas-
ures the distance to objects behind the vehi-
cle.
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Park Assist* (p. 381) Recommended maintenance for
Park Assist
For Park Assist to function optimally, its sensors
must be cleaned regularly with water and car
washing detergent. Location of the Park Assist sensors
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.
NOTE Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors could
cause false warnings, reduced function, or no
function.
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Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on mod\
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Park Assist Pilot*
Park Assist Pilot (

PAP 124
) helps the driver pull
into and out of parking spaces.
PAP first checks whether there is sufficient
space and then steers the car into the space.
The center display uses symbols, graphics and
messages to inform the driver of what steps need
to be taken and when.
WARNING •
The PAP function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving and
help make it safer – it cannot handle all
situations in all traffic, weather and road
conditions.
• Pay particular attention to people and
animals near the vehicle.
• PAP is not a substitute for the driver's
attention and judgment. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the vehi-
cle is driven in a safe manner, at the
appropriate speed, with an appropriate
distance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and regula-
tions.
NOTE The PAP function measures the space and
steers the vehicle – the driver's role is to:
• keep close watch of the area around the
vehicle
• follow the instructions on the center dis-
play
• change gears (reverse/forward) – a
"ping" sound indicates when the driver
should change gears
• regulate and maintain a safe speed
• apply the brakes and stop.
Related information
•Types of parking with Park Assist Pilot
(p. 395)
• Parking with Park Assist Pilot (p. 396)
• Leaving a parking space with Park Assist
Pilot (p. 399)
• Park Assist Pilot* limitations (p. 400)
• Recommended maintenance for Park Assist
Pilot (p. 402)
• Park Assist Pilot* messages (p. 403) Types of parking with Park Assist
Pilot
Park Assist Pilot (PAP 125
) can be used for the
following types of parking. 124
Park Assist Pilot
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Parallel parking Overview of parallel parking.
The PAP function parks the vehicle using the fol-
lowing steps:
1.

The system searches for and measures
potential parking spaces.
2. The vehicle is steered while it is backing into the parking space.
3. The vehicle's position in the space is adjusted by driving forward/backward.
The Park Out function can be used to receive
assistance from PAP while pulling out of a park-
ing space. See the heading "Pulling out of a
parking space" under "Parking with Park Assist
Pilot".
Perpendicular parking Perpendicular parking overview.
The PAP function parks the vehicle using the fol-
lowing steps:
1.

The system searches for and measures
potential parking spaces.
2. The vehicle is steered while it is backing into the space and its position is adjusted by driv-
ing forward/backward.
NOTE The PAP function
Park Out cannot help the
vehicle leave a perpendicular parking space –
the function should only be used for parallel
parking.
Related information
• Park Assist Pilot* (p. 395) Parking with Park Assist Pilot
Park Assist Pilot (PAP
126
) helps the driver park
using three different steps. The function can also
help the driver pull out of a parking space.
NOTE The PAP function measures the space and
steers the vehicle – the driver's role is to:
• keep close watch of the area around the
vehicle
• follow the instructions on the center dis-
play
• change gears (reverse/forward) – a
"ping" sound indicates when the driver
should change gears
• regulate and maintain a safe speed
• apply the brakes and stop. Information about the actions required by the
driver are provided in the center display using
symbols, graphics and/or text.
PAP can be activated if the following criteria have
been met after the engine is started:
•
No trailer is hitched to the vehicle
• Your vehicle's speed is lower than 30 km/h
(20 mph).