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Changing the level of steering wheel
resistance *
To change the level of steering wheel resistance,see the description of the INDIVIDUAL optionunder "Available drive modes" in the "Drivemodes" section.
On models not equipped with drive mode con-trols and the INDIVIDUAL option, steering wheelresistance can instead be set in the center dis-play's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDrive ModesSteering Force
Steering wheel resistance settings cannot beaccessed when turning at speeds above10 km/h (6 mph).
Related information
Drive modes (p. 446)
Pilot Assist (p. 308)
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 364)
Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 372)
Park Assist Pilot* (p. 398)
Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC1) functionhelps the driver avoid skidding and improves thevehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed inthe instrument panel when theESC system is intervening.
When the ESC has intervenedto apply the brakes, a pulsingsound may be heard and thevehicle may accelerate more slowly than expec-ted when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The ESC system consists of the following sub-functions:
Stability control2
Spin control and active yaw control
Engine drag control
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control systemESC is supplementary driver supportintended to facilitate driving and make itsafer – it cannot handle all situations inall traffic, weather and road conditions.
ESC is not a substitute for the driver'sattention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle 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.
Stability control 2
This function helps control the driving and brak-ing force of each individual wheel in an attemptto stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and active yaw control
This function is active at low speeds and brakesthe wheels that are spinning to transfer additionalpower from wheels that are not spinning.
This function also helps prevent the wheels fromspinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
1Electronic Stability Control2Also called traction control.
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Electronic Stability Control symbolsand messages
A number of symbols and messages related toElectronic Stability Control (ESC) may be dis-played in the instrument panel.
Some examples of symbols and messages areshown in the table below.
Symbol MessageMeaning
Steady glow forapprox. 2 seconds.System check when the engine is started.
Flashing light.The ESC is actively operating.
Steady glow.Sport mode is activated.
Note: The ESC system is not deactivated in this mode, but has partially reduced functionality.
ESC
Temporarily off
The ESC system's functionality has been temporarily reduced due to high brake system temperatures. Thefunction will be automatically reactivated when the brakes have cooled.
See the message in the instrument panel.
ESC
Service required
The ESC system is not functioning properly.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and then restart it.
Consult a workshop if the message persists ‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing
the button in the center of the right-sidesteering wheel keypad.
If the message persists: Contact a workshop ‒ anauthorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
Electronic Stability Control (p. 271)
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WARNING
The ASL function is supplementary driversupport intended to facilitate driving andhelp make it safer – it cannot handle allsituations in all traffic, weather and roadconditions.
Even if the driver can clearly see thespeed limit sign, the speed informationfrom the Road Sign Information (RSI)function to ASL may be incorrect. In suchcases, the driver must intervene andaccelerate or brake to an appropriatespeed.
ASL is not a substitute for the driver'sattention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle 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.
See also the heading "Road Sign Infor-mation limitations".
Is SL or ASL active?
The symbols in the instrument panel indicatewhich Speed Limiter function is active:
SymbolSL ASL
A✓ ✓
Road sign symbolB after "70" = ASL isactivated.
✓
AWHITE symbol: The function is active. GRAY symbol: Standbymode.BSee "ASL symbol" below for an explanation of the symbol's dif-ferent colors.
ASL symbol
The road sign symbol (next to thestored speed ("70" here) in the centerof the speedometer) can be displayedin three different colors, which areexplained in the following table:
Road signsymbol's colorExplanation
Greenish-yel-lowASL is active
GrayASL is in standby mode
Amber/orangeASL is temporarily instandby mode, e.g. becausea speed limit sign could notbe read.
Related information
Speed limiter (p. 275)
Activating/deactivating Automatic SpeedLimiter (p. 281)
Changing Automatic Speed Limiter tolerance(p. 282)
Automatic Speed Limiter limitations (p. 283)
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Automatic Speed Limiter limitations
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) utilizes the
speed limit information provided by the RSI18
function, not from the speed limit signs that thevehicle passes.
If RSI18 is unable to interpret and provide ASLwith speed information, ASL will go into standbymode and switch over to SL. The driver will thenhave to actively brake to bring the vehicle downto the appropriate speed.
ASL will be reactivated when RSI18 is once againable to interpret and provide speed information toASL.
See “Road Sign Information limitations” for moreinformation.
Related information
Speed limiter (p. 275)
Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 279)
Automatic Speed Limiter limitations (p. 283)
Activating/deactivating Road Sign Informa-tion (p. 357)
Cruise control
Cruise Control (CC) helps the driver maintain aneven speed to provide a more relaxing drivingexperience on highways and long, straight roadswith even traffic flows.
Overview
Function buttons and symbols19.
: Activates Cruise Control from standbymode and resumes the set speed
: Increases the set speed
: From standby mode - activates CruiseControl and sets the current speed
: From active mode - deactivates/putsCruise Control in standby mode
: Reduces the set speed
Marker for set speed
The vehicle's current speed
Set speed
NOTE
In vehicles equipped with Adaptive CruiseControl*, it is possible to switch betweencruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control –see the heading "Switching between CC andACC".
18Road Sign Information (RSI)19Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
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For vehicles with both CC and ACC
–Change a set speed by pressing the (1)
or (3) buttons briefly or by pressing andholding them:
Press briefly: Press briefly: each presschanges the speed in +/- 5 mph(+/- 5 km/h) increments.
Press and hold: release the button whenthe set speed indicator (4) has moved tothe desired speed.
The most recently set speed will be stored.
If speed is increased by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal while pressing the (1) button onthe steering wheel, the vehicle's speed when thebutton is pressed will be stored as the set 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.
Using engine braking instead of
applying the brakes
Cruise Control regulates speed by lightly applyingthe brakes. On downgrades, it can sometimes bedesirable to roll a bit faster and let speed bereduced instead by engine braking alone. Thedriver can temporarily disengage the Cruise Con-trol braking function.
To disengage CC:
–Press the accelerator pedal about halfwaydown and then release it.
> Cruise Control will automatically disen-gage the automatic brake function andspeed will only be reduced using theengine braking function.
How drive mode affects cruise control
The way the cruise control maintains the vehicle'sspeed can vary depending on the selected drive
mode22.
Cruise Control Eco Cruise with ECO drive
mode
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.
Cruise Control Dynamic Cruise
With the Dynamic drive mode, cruise control'sacceleration and deceleration will be faster andmore immediate than in other drive modes.
Related information
Cruise control (p. 283)
Drive modes (p. 446)
Deactivating and putting CruiseControl in standby mode
Cruise Control (CC23) can be temporarily putinto standby mode and then reactivated.
Deactivating and putting Cruise Control
in standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending on model.
To put Cruise Control in standby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel(2).
> The Cruise Control markings and symbolswill change from WHITE to GRAY, indicat-ing that Cruise Control is temporarilydeactivated and the driver needs to con-trol the vehicle's speed.
22For more information, see "Drive modes".
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Standby mode due to action by the driver
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated andput 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 andput 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.
Related information
Cruise control (p. 283)
Reactivating Cruise Control fromstandby mode
Cruise Control (CC24) can be temporarily putinto standby mode and then reactivated.
Reactivating Cruise Control from
standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may varydepending 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 toWHITE 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 symbolsin the instrument panel will change fromGRAY 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.
Related information
Cruise control (p. 283)
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Adaptive Cruise Control regulates speed byaccelerating and braking. It is normal for thebrakes 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 avehicle 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 collisionavoidance 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.
Overview
Controls
Function buttons and symbols34.
: Activates Adaptive Cruise Control fromstandby mode and resumes the set speed
: Increases the set speed
: From standby mode - activates theAdaptive Cruise Control and stores the cur-rent speed
: From active mode - deactivates/switches the Adaptive Cruise Control tostandby mode
: Reduces the set speed
Increases the time interval to the vehicleahead
34Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
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Adaptive Cruise Control andcollision warning
Adaptive Cruise Control can alert the driver if thedistance to the vehicle ahead suddenly decrea-ses to an unsafe distance.
Collision warning audible signal and symbol35.
Acoustic collision warning signal
Collision warning symbol
Camera/radar sensor distance monitoring
Adaptive Cruise Control utilizes approx. 40% ofthe vehicle's braking capacity. If a situationrequires more braking force than the AdaptiveCruise Control can provide, and if the driver doesnot apply the brakes, a warning light and audible
warning signal will be activated to alert the driverthat immediate action is required.
WARNING
Adaptive Cruise Control only issues a warningfor vehicles detected by its radar unit – thus, awarning may come after a delay or not at all.
Never wait for a warning. Apply thebrakes when necessary.
Related information
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 292)
Head-up display for Adaptive CruiseControl with collision warning
In vehicles equipped with a head-up display*, aflashing warning symbol will be displayed on thewindshield.
Collision warning symbol on the windshield36.
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.
35Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.36Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.