Volvo XC90: Driver support / Recommended camera and radar sensor maintenance
In order for the camera and radar units to function properly, they must be
kept free of dirt, ice, snow, etc. and should be washed regularly with water and
car washing detergent.
NOTE
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors could cause false warnings, reduced
function, or no function.

Location of the Park Assist sensors

Location of rear radar sensors. Keep the marked area clean
(on both the left and right sides of the vehicle).
- For best possible performance, it is important to keep the areas in front
of the sensors clean.
- Do not attach any objects, tape or decals to the surface of the sensors.
- Clean the camera lenses regularly using lukewarm water and car washing detergent.
Wash gently to avoid scratching the lens.
CAUTION
Only a workshop may perform maintenance on driver support components –
an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
The camera and radar sensor used by several of the driver support functions
has certain limitations, which also affect the functions using the camera and radar
sensor...
Here are examples of some of the messages and symbols related to the camera
and radar units that may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Sensor blocked
If this symbol and the message Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see
Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera
and radar unit are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large
animals in ..
Other information:
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The Park Out function can help the driver to pull out of a parking
space when the vehicle is parallel-parked.
NOTE
Leaving a parking space with the Park Out function should only be
used in connection with parallel parking – it does not work for perpendicular parking.
The Park Out function is activated
in the center display's Function view or in Camera view.
GREEN button ..
Marks, stains, finger smudges etc. on the center display may affect its performance
and readability. Clean the screen regularly with a microfiber cloth.
Turn off the center display by pressing and holding the Home button.
Wipe the screen clean with the microfiber cloth provided or use another
microfiber cloth of similar quality. Wipe the screen with a clean, dry microfiber
cloth using sma..