Volvo XC90 2018 Owner's Manual page 298

DRIVER SUPPORT
Limitations for speed limiter
On steep downhill gradients the speed limiter's
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(SL ) braking effect may be inadequate and
hence the stored maximum speed may be excee-
ded. In this case, the driver is alerted by the mes-
sage Speed limit exceeded
play.
NOTE
A text message that the maximum speed is
exceeded will be activated if the speed has
been exceeded by at least 3 km/h
(approx. 2 mph).
Related information
Speed limiter (p. 292)
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16 Speed Limiter
17 Automatic Speed Limiter
18 Speed Limiter
Road Sign Information
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Automatic speed limiter
The Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL
helps the driver to adapt the car's maximum
speed to the speed shown on the road signs.
The Speed Limiter function (SL
in the driver dis-
changed to Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL).
The automatic speed limiter uses speed informa-
tion from the Road Sign Information* (RSI
function to automatically adapt the car's maxi-
mum speed.
WARNING
Even if the driver clearly sees the speed-
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related road sign, the speed information
from the Road Sign Information* (RSI)
function to ASL may be incorrect – in
such cases the driver must intervene
him/herself and accelerate or brake to a
suitable speed.
WARNING
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) function
The function is supplementary driver sup-
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port intended to facilitate driving and
make it safer – it cannot handle all situa-
tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-
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tions.
The driver is advised to read all sections
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in the Owner's Manual that relate to this
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function to learn about factors such as its
limitations and what the driver should be
aware of before using the system.
Driver support functions are not a substi-
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tute for the driver's attention and judge-
ment. The driver is always responsible for
ensuring the car is driven in a safe man-
ner, at the appropriate speed, with an
appropriate distance to other vehicles,
and in accordance with current traffic
rules and regulations.
* Option/accessory.