Steering Assistance During Collision Risks From Behind - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Steering assistance during collision
risks from behind*
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. If
you become distracted and do not notice your
vehicle starting to veer out of the lane while
another vehicle is approaching from behind or is
in your vehicle's blind spot, Steering assistance
during collision risks from behind can help pro-
vide assistance.
The function provides assistance by steering your vehi-
cle back into your own lane.
Another vehicle in blind spot zone
Own vehicle
If your vehicle is beginning to veer out of your
lane while another vehicle is in your blind spot or
another vehicle is rapidly approaching in the next
Blind Spot Information System
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lane, this function can help the driver steer the
vehicle back into its own lane.
Even if the driver intentionally changes lanes
using a turn signal without noticing another vehi-
cle approaching, the function can provide assis-
tance.
The function is active at speeds between
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph) on roads with clearly
visible traffic lane markings/lines.
The lights in the door mirrors will flash while
steering assistance is being provided, whether or
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not the BLIS function is activated.
After the system has automatically intervened,
this text message will appear in the instrument
panel:
Collision avoidance assistance
•
Automatic intervention
WARNING
• The function is supplementary driver sup-
port intended to facilitate driving and help
make it safer – it cannot handle all situa-
tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-
tions.
• 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 func-
tion.
• Driver support functions are not a substi-
tute for the driver's attention and judg-
ment. 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.
Related information
• Steering assistance at risk of collision
(p. 359)
•
BLIS* (p. 336)
DRIVER SUPPORT
363
* Option/accessory.