Volvo V50 Brochure page 30

TECH & SOUND
Employing the latest information technology, your Volvo is prepared to support and entertain
you at a very high level. Surround yourself and your friends with world-class sound and enjoy
the innovations that help ensure your command of the road and the pleasure of travelling.
TECH & SOUND Driver's Support
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
BLIS uses rear-facing cameras installed in the door mirrors
to keep a lookout on either side of the car. As a vehicle
enters your blind spot, this function can alert you with a
lamp built in to the front door post – left or right. Together
with the door mirrors, this helps you assess the feasibility
of a lane change. BLIS is activated once the car exceeds
10 km/h, and reacts to almost any type of vehicle from
a motorcycle upwards, day or night.
Rain sensor
Once activated, the rain sensor can start the windscreen
wipers as soon as it begins to rain or if water splashes
onto the windscreen. For your convenience, it can also
automatically adapt the intermittent windscreen-wiper
function. Its sensitivity can be adjusted via a ring on the
wiper stalk.
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TECH & SOUND Driver's support
Park assist, rear
u Park assist, front
Activated when you engage reverse gear, rear park assist
helps you when reversing into tight spaces. The audio system
is turned down and a pulsating sound from the rear loudspeakers
becomes a continuous tone as you approach an obstacle.
Front park assist performs a similar function at the front of
the vehicle – alerting you via the front loudspeakers.
Automatically dimmed inner rear-view mirror
This is a mirror that automatically adjusts itself to deflect the
headlamp beams of the car behind you. When there's no light
to dazzle you, it automatically readjusts to its normal setting.
This can be supplemented with an integrated compass.
Keyless drive
Keep the car key in your pocket or handbag. Using the keyless drive technology you can unlock
the doors and drive away without using the car key. To start the engine, just turn the starter control in
the instrument panel.
Personal settings
Define your Volvo's convenience and security settings according to your personal preferences using
this simple computer interface. Depending on which technologies you have, this is where you configure
the audio and climate settings, door mirrors, navigation, communication, central locking, Approach and
Home Safe lighting and the Intelligent Driver Information System.
Trip computer
Monitor the current and average fuel consumption, driving range on current fuel reserves and average
speed. Menu selection and resetting computer settings controlled by using the turn indicator stalk.
Cruise control
For a relaxing journey, cruise control automatically maintains your chosen speed. It is conveniently
operated by controls on the steering wheel.
TECH & SOUND Communication
Integrated phone
For minimum distraction, the integrated GSM
phone allows you to make calls from your pre-
programmed telephone book using the steering
wheel integrated controls. You can also make
calls using the keypad in the centre console.
And when the car is stationary, you can read
and send SMS text messages. For more private
conversations, there's an extra handset.
Integrated Bluetooth ® handsfree system
u Bluetooth ® handsfree system
Bluetooth ® technology enables a mobile phone to be connected to the infotainment system in your Volvo,
wirelessly. Once configured for a mobile phone, the system automatically recognises your phone as you
enter the car. And as you climb in and out of the car, the system automatically allows you to switch freely
from the phone to the handsfree system and back again. With Volvo's integrated Bluetooth ®
system you conveniently operate your phone using the buttons in the steering wheel or the centre
console keypad. To further enhance your comfort and safety, you can also add Volvo On Call roadside
assistance and emergency service. Available as an accessory, there's also a voice-controlled Bluetooth
handsfree system that will listen to your command and make calls for you.
u = Accessory (can be fitted after you've purchased your car).
handsfree
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