Volvo XC90: Driver support / Setting a warning distance for City Safety
City Safety1 is always active, but the function's warning distance
can be adjusted.
NOTE
The City Safety function cannot be deactivated. It is activated automatically
each time the engine/electric motor is started.
The alert distance determines the sensitivity of the system and regulates the
distance at which the light, sound and brake pulsations will be activated.
To select warning distance:
- Select Settings
My Car
IntelliSafe in the center display's
Top view.
- Under City Safety Warning, tap Late, Normal or Early
to set the desired warning distance.
If the driver feels that the Early setting is giving too many warnings
or finds them irritating, the Normal or Late warning distance settings
can be selected instead.
If the driver feels that the warnings are too frequent and distracting, the warning
distance can be reduced. This will reduce the total number of warnings, but it will
also result in City Safety providing warnings at a later stage.
The Late warning distance setting should therefore only be used in exceptional
cases, such as when a more dynamic driving style is preferred.
WARNING
- No automatic system can guarantee 100% correct function in all situations.
You should therefore never test use of City Safety in the direction of people,
animals or vehicles – this could lead to severe damage, serious personal injury
or even death.
- City Safety warns the driver if there is a risk of collision, but
the function cannot reduce the driver's reaction time.
- Even if the warning distance has been set to Early, warnings
may be perceived as late in certain situations – e.g. when there are large speed
differences or if the vehicle ahead suddenly brakes heavily.
- With the warning distance set to Early, warnings come further
in advance. This may cause the warnings to come more frequently than with warning
distance Normal, but is recommended since it can make City Safety more
effective.
1 This function is not available on all markets.
City Safety1 can help prevent a collision or lower the vehicle's speed
at the point of impact. The function consists of several subfunctions.
Ability to reduce speed
If the difference in speed between your vehicle and the obstacle is greater than
the speeds specified below, the City Safety auto-brake function cannot prevent a
collision, but it can help mitigate its effects...
City Safety1 can help the driver detect other vehicles, cyclists,
large animals and pedestrians.
Vehicles
City Safety can detect most vehicles that are stationary or are moving in the
same direction as your vehicle...
Other information:
(Option/accessory)
The Road Sign Information (RSI1) function can help the driver observe
speed-related road signs.
Examples of signs that can be detected2.
If the vehicle passes a speed limit sign, it will be displayed in the instrument
panel and the head-up display*...
Pair a Bluetooth-enabled phone to the vehicle to make calls, send/receive
text messages and wirelessly play media from the vehicle, or connect the vehicle
to the Internet.
Two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time, but in that case, only
one will be used for wireless playback...