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WARNING
When Adaptive Cruise Control follows anothervehicle at speeds over approx. 30 km/h(20 mph) and changes target vehicle – from amoving vehicle to a stationary one – AdaptiveCruise Control will ignore the stationary vehi-cle and instead accelerate to the storedspeed.
The driver must then intervene and applythe brakes.
Automatic standby mode when switching
targets
Adaptive Cruise Control will be disabled and gointo standby mode:
if your vehicle's speed goes below 5 km/h(3 mph) and Adaptive Cruise Control cannotdetermine if the target object is a stationaryvehicle or another object, e.g. a speed bump.
if your vehicle's speed goes under 5 km/h(3 mph) and the vehicle ahead turns so thatAdaptive Cruise Control no longer has a vehi-cle to follow.
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Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 292)
Automatic braking with AdaptiveCruise Control
The Adaptive cruise control (ACC47) 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 thanapprox. 3 seconds. If it takes more than 3 sec-onds for the vehicle ahead to begin moving again,Adaptive Cruise Control will go into standbymode and the Auto-hold brake function will acti-vate.
–Adaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated inone of the following ways:
Pressing the button on the steeringwheel keypad.
Pressing the accelerator pedal.
> Adaptive Cruise Control will resume fol-lowing the vehicle ahead if it begins tomove within approx. 6 seconds.
NOTE
ACC can keep the vehicle stationary for nomore than 5 minutes – after that time theparking brake is applied and Adaptive CruiseControl is deactivated.
The parking brake must be released beforeAdaptive Cruise Control can be reactivated.
Deactivation of the Auto-hold brake function
In certain situations, Auto-hold will be deactivatedwhen the vehicle is at a standstill and AdaptiveCruise Control will go into standby mode. Thismeans that the brakes will be released and thevehicle could begin to roll. The driver mustactively 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 Rpositions
the driver puts Adaptive Cruise Control instandby mode.
Auto Activate Parking Brake
In certain situations, the parking brake will beapplied to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
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Switching between Cruise Controland Adaptive Cruise Control
In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Con-trol (ACC), the driver can switch between CruiseControl (CC) and ACC.
A symbol in the instrument panel indicates whichcruise control system is active
CCACC
AA
Cruise control Adaptive Cruise Control
AWHITE symbol: The function is active. GRAY symbol: Standbymode
Switching from ACC to CC
To do so:
1.Press the button on the steering wheelkeypad to put Adaptive Cruise Control instandby mode.
2.Tap the Cruise Control button in the centerdisplay's Function view. The button's indica-tor will change from GRAY to GREEN.
> The symbol in the instrument panel will
change from ACC to CC, indicating that Adaptive Cruise Con-trol is off and Cruise Control is in standbymode.
3.Pressing the button on the steeringwheel keypad.
> Cruise Control will start and the vehicle'scurrent speed will be set.
WARNING
Switching from ACC to CC means that thevehicle:
will no longer maintain a preset timeinterval to the vehicle ahead.
will only follow the stored speed and thedriver must therefore apply the brakeswhen necessary.
If CC is active when the engine is turned off, ACCwill be automatically activated the next time theengine is started.
Switching from CC to ACC
To do so:
1.Press the button on the steering wheelkeypad to put Cruise Control in standbymode.
2.Tap the Cruise Control button in Functionview. The button's indicator will change fromGREEN to GRAY.
> The symbols in the instrument panel will
switch from CC to ACCto indicate that Adaptive Cruise Control isin standby mode.
3.Pressing the button on the steeringwheel keypad.
> Adaptive Cruise Control will go into activemode and set the vehicle's current speedand the selected time interval to the vehi-cle ahead.
Related information
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 292)
Cruise control (p. 283)
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Pilot Assist
Pilot Assist helps the driver keep the vehicle inthe current traffic lane by providing steeringassistance and maintaining an even speed and aset time interval to the vehicle ahead.
How Pilot Assist works
The Pilot Assist function is primarily intended foruse on highways and other major roads where itcan help provide a more comfortable and relaxingdriving experience.
The camera/radar sensor monitors the distance to thevehicle ahead and detects lane markings52.
Camera and radar sensor
Distance monitor
Lane marker line monitors
The driver sets the desired speed and distance tothe vehicle ahead. Pilot Assist monitors the dis-tance to the vehicle ahead and the traffic lane'sside markers using the camera and radar sensor.The system maintains the set time interval to thevehicle ahead by automatically adjusting yourvehicle's speed and keeps your vehicle in its laneby providing steering assistance.
Pilot Assist's steering assistance is based onmonitoring the direction of the vehicle ahead andthe traffic lane's side marker lines. The driver canoverride Pilot Assist's steering recommendationsat any time and steer in another direction, e.g. tochange lanes or avoid obstacles on the road.
If the camera/radar sensor cannot detect thelane's side marker lines or if Pilot Assist is unablefor some other reason to clearly interpret thelane, Pilot Assist will temporarily deactivate steer-ing assistance until it can once again interpretthe lane markings. However, the speed and dis-tance warnings will remain active.
WARNING
Pilot Assist is deactivated automatically andresumes working without prior notice.
The color of the steering wheelsymbol indicates the currentstatus of steering assistance:
• GREEN indicates that steer-ing assistance is active
• GRAY (as shown in illustra-tion) indicates that steering assistance is deacti-vated.
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WARNING
The Pilot Assist function is supplementarydriver support intended to facilitate driv-ing and help make it safer – it cannothandle all situations in all traffic, weatherand 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).
Pilot Assist should only be used if thereare clear lane lines painted on each sideof the lane. All other use will increase therisk of contact with nearby obstacles thatcannot be detected by the functions.
Pilot Assist is not a substitute for the driv-er's attention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theproper position within the lane, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.
NOTE
Depending on market, this function may beeither Standard or Optional.
Pilot Assist regulates speed by accelerating andbraking. It is normal for the brakes to emit a slightsound when they are being used to adjust speed.
Pilot Assist attempts to smoothly regulate speed.The driver must apply the brakes in situationsrequiring immediate braking. For example, whenthere are great differences in speed betweenvehicles or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.Due to limitations in the camera and radar sen-sor, braking may occur unexpectedly or not at all.
Pilot Assist is designed to follow a vehicle aheadin the same lane and maintain a time interval tothat vehicle set by the driver. If the radar sensordoes not detect a vehicle ahead, it will insteadmaintain the speed set by the driver. This will alsohappen if the speed of the vehicle aheadexceeds the set speed for your vehicle.
Pilot Assist can follow another vehicle atspeeds from a standstill up to 200 km/h(125 mph).
Pilot Assist can provide steering assistancefrom near-stationary speeds up to 140 km/h(87 mph).
WARNING
Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidancesystem. The driver must intervene if thesystem fails to detect a vehicle ahead.
Pilot Assist does not brake for people,animals, objects, small vehicles (e.g.cycles and motorcycles), low trailers aswell as oncoming, slow or stationary vehi-cles.
Do not use Pilot Assist in demanding sit-uations, such as in city traffic, at intersec-tions, on slippery surfaces, with a lot ofwater or slush on the road, in heavy rain/snow, in poor visibility, on winding roads,on highway on- or off-ramps, or with atrailer connected to the vehicle.
CAUTION
Maintenance of the integrated components inPilot Assist may only be performed by a work-shop – an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-ommended.
In curves and forks in the road
Pilot Assist is designed to interact with the driver.The driver should never wait for steering assis-tance from Pilot Assist, but instead should alwaysbe ready to increase his or her own steeringefforts, particularly in curves.
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Instrument panel
Speed indicators52.
Set speed
Speed of the vehicle ahead
The current speed of your vehicle
See "Pilot Assist symbols and messages" forexamples of different combinations of symbolsdepending on the traffic situation.
Related information
Pilot Assist and collision warning (p. 311)
Head-up display for Pilot Assist during colli-sion risks (p. 312)
Activating and starting Pilot Assist (p. 312)
Managing Pilot Assist speed (p. 314)
Setting a time interval for Pilot Assist(p. 315)
Deactivating/reactivating Pilot Assist(p. 316)
Passing assistance with Pilot Assist (p. 318)
Starting passing assistance with Pilot Assist(p. 319)
Passing assistance with Pilot Assist limita-tions (p. 319)
Switching target vehicles with Pilot Assist(p. 319)
Auto-hold braking with Pilot Assist (p. 320)
Pilot Assist limitations (p. 321)
Pilot Assist* symbols and messages (p. 322)
Pilot Assist and collision warning
Pilot Assist can alert the driver if the distance tothe vehicle ahead suddenly decreases to anunsafe distance.
Collision warning audible signal and symbol53.
Acoustic collision warning signal
Collision warning symbol
Camera/radar sensor distance monitoring
Pilot Assist uses approx. 40% of the vehicle'sbraking capacity. If a situation requires morebraking force than Pilot Assist can provide, and ifthe driver does not apply the brakes, a warninglight and audible warning signal will be activated
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to alert the driver that immediate action isrequired.
WARNING
Pilot Assist only issues a warning for vehiclesdetected by its camera and radar unit – thus,a warning may come after a delay or not at all.
Never wait for a warning. Apply thebrakes when necessary!
Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 308)
Head-up display for Pilot Assistduring collision risks
In vehicles equipped with a head-up display*, aflashing warning symbol will be displayed on thewindshield.
Collision warning symbol on the windshield54.
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.
Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 308)
Head-up display* (p. 138)
Activating and starting Pilot Assist
Pilot Assist must first be activated and thenstarted before it can help regulate speed anddistance and provide steering assistance.
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
To start Pilot Assist:
The driver's seat belt must be buckled andthe driver's door must be closed.
There must be a vehicle ahead (target vehi-cle) within a reasonable distance or yourvehicle's current speed must be at least15 km/h (9 mph).
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Setting a time interval for PilotAssist
Pilot Assist can be set to different time intervals.
Different time intervals to thevehicle 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 ofapprox. 1 second to the vehicle ahead. 5 barsrepresents approx. 3 seconds.
NOTE
When the symbol in the instrument panelshows a vehicle and a steering wheel, PilotAssist follows a vehicle ahead at a presettime interval.
When only a steering wheel is shown, there isno vehicle ahead within a reasonable dis-tance.
Controls for setting a time interval55.
Reduce the time interval
Increase the time interval
Distance indicator
–Press the (1) or (2) button to decrease orincrease the time interval.
> The distance indicator (3) shows the cur-rent time interval.
In order to follow the vehicle ahead as smoothlyas possible, Pilot Assist allows the time interval tovary considerably in certain situations. For exam-ple, at low speeds and short distances to thevehicle ahead, Pilot Assist increases the timeinterval slightly.
NOTE
The greater the vehicles' speed, thegreater the distance between them for aset time interval.
Only use the time intervals permitted bylocal traffic regulations.
If Pilot Assist does not seem to respondwith a speed increase when activated, itmay be because the time interval to thevehicle ahead is shorter than the set timeinterval.
WARNING
Only use a time interval suitable for thecurrent traffic conditions.
The driver should be aware that shorttime intervals give them limited time toreact and act to any unforeseen trafficsituation.
Setting how Pilot Assist should
maintain distance * to the vehicle ahead
The driver can choose different drive modes todetermine how Pilot Assist should maintain atime interval to the vehicle ahead. Settings aremade using the DRIVE MODE controls.
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Select one of the following:
Eco - Pilot Assist will focus on providingoptimal fuel economy, which will increase thetime interval to the vehicle ahead.
Comfort - Pilot Assist will focus on followingthe set time interval to the vehicle ahead assmoothly as possible.
Dynamic - Pilot Assist will focus on follow-ing the set time interval to the vehicle aheadmore exactly, which could mean faster accel-eration and heavier braking.
For more information, see "Drive modes".
Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 308)
Drive modes (p. 446)
Managing Cruise Control speed (p. 285)
Deactivating/reactivating PilotAssist
Pilot Assist can be temporarily put into standbymode and then reactivated.
Deactivating and putting Pilot Assist in
standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
To temporarily deactivate Pilot Assist and put it instandby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel(2).
> Pilot Assist goes into standby mode - thesymbol (8) in the instrument panelchanges color from WHITE to GRAY andthe set speed in the center of the speed-ometer will change from BEIGE to GRAY.
...or...
–Press the ◀ button on the steering wheel (3).
> Pilot Assist is turned off and AdaptiveCruise Control will go into active mode.
WARNING
With Pilot Assist in standby mode, thedriver must intervene and steer and regu-late both speed and distance to the vehi-cle ahead.
If the vehicle comes too close to a vehicleahead when Pilot Assist is in standbymode, the driver is instead warned of theshort distance by the Distance Alert func-tion.