Volvo XC90: Driver support / Cross Traffic Alert
(Option/accessory.)
Cross Traffic Alert(CTA) is a supplementary driver support system to BLIS1
that is intended to help the driver detect vehicles crossing behind the vehicle
while backing up.
The auto-brake subfunction can help the driver stop the car if there is
a risk of collision with an unobserved vehicle.
Examples of areas in which Cross Traffic Alert can help the
driver detect obstacles while backing up.
The function is primarily designed to detect vehicles, but in certain cases can
also detect pedestrians or smaller objects such as bicycles.
The function is only active when the vehicle is moving backward or reverse gear
is engaged.
If the function detects that something is approaching your vehicle from the side:
- an audible signal will sound from either the left or right speaker, depending
on which side of your vehicle the object is approaching from.
- an icon will illuminate in the Park Assist System graphic on the
screen.
- an icon will appear in the Park Assist Camera's Top view.
Illuminated Cross Traffic Alert icon in the Park Assist
System graphic on the screen.
If the driver does not pay attention to the warning from the function and a collision
is unavoidable, the auto brake function will intervene to stop the vehicle
and a text will be shown on the instrument panel to explain why the vehicle was
braked.
WARNING
- The 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.
- The driver is advised to read all sections in the Owner's Manual about
this function to learn of its limitations, which the driver must be aware of
before using the function.
- Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver's attention
and judgment. The driver is always responsible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with current traffic rules and regulations.
1 Distance Alert
Distance Alert functionality may be reduced in certain situations. The function
is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with
a head-up display *...
(* Option/accessory.)
(Warning for crossing traffic when the vehicle is backing up.)
The driver can choose to deactivate the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) function...
Other information:
A more economical driving style can help lower fuel consumption.
Before driving
If possible, precondition the vehicle before driving.
If preconditioning is not possible when it is cold outside, use seat and
steering wheel heating first. Avoid heating the entire passenger compartment
to reduce the amount of current being taken from the start battery...
There are a number of different radio functions that can be activated and
deactivated.
Canceling a traffic message
A current broadcast (e.g. a traffic message) can be temporarily interrupted by
pressing in the right-side steering
wheel keypad or tapping Cancel in the center display...