Volvo XC90: Driver support / Activating or deactivating steering assistance during collision risks
The steering assistance function is optional – the driver can choose to have
it activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
- GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated.
- GRAY button indicator light – the function is deactivated.
The function is automatically activated each time the engine is started1.
NOTE
When the Collision avoidance function 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*
Although it is possible to deactivate the function, the driver is advised
to keep it activated since it can help improve driving safety in most cases.
1 On some markets, the setting that was active when
the engine was switched off is reactivated.
* Option/accessory.
The Collision avoidance function can help the driver reduce the risk
of the vehicle leaving its lane unintentionally and/or colliding with another vehicle
or obstacle by actively steering the vehicle back into its lane and/or swerving...
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance can help the driver and reduce the risk of the vehicle inadvertently
running off the road by actively steering the vehicle back onto the road...
Other information:
Activating and deactivating
An integrated compass1 in the upper right corner of the rearview
mirror shows the direction the vehicle is traveling.
The compass is automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
To deactivate/activate the compass manually:
Use a paper clip or similar object to press the button on the bottom of
the mirror...
(Option/accessory.)
(Warning of collision from the rear.)
In some situations, it may be difficult for Rear Collision Warning (RCW) to
warn the driver of a collision risk.
This may be the case if:
the vehicle approaching from the rear is detected at a late stage
the vehicle approaching from the rear changes lanes at a late stage
a trailer, bicycle holder or similar is connected to the vehicle'..