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:
(Certain markets only.)
Call a contact in the phone book, have a text message read aloud or dictate
short messages using voice commands to a Bluetoothconnected phone.
To access a contact in the phone book, the voice command must contain the contact
information entered in the phone book. If a contact, e.g. Robyn Smith, has
several phone numbers listed in the phone book, a number category such as..
(Option/accessory)
There are subfunctions for Road Sign Information (RSI1) that can alert
the driver if the speed limit has been exceeded or if there are speed cameras nearby.
Example of speed camera and speed limit information in the
instrument panel
Speed limit warning
When Speed Warning is activated,
the symbol for the current speed limit in the instrument panel2 will
flash temporarily if..