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:
The side airbags, on the driver's and passenger sides, protect the chest and
hip in a collision.
The side airbags are located in the front seats' outer backrest frames and help
protect the driver and front seat passenger.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trigger the sensors and one
or more side airbags will inflate...
So that you as a Volvo customer shall have the best possible experience from
your car, Volvo is continuously developing the systems in the cars and the services
that you are offered.
The software in your Volvo will be updated to the latest version when the vehicle
is serviced at an authorized Volvo retailer...