Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 198

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System – DAC*
Operation
Some settings are made from the centre con-
sole display screen and its menu system. For
information on how the menu system is used,
see page 142.
The current status can be checked on the trip
computer display with the left-hand stalk
switch.
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Symbols and messages in the display
Symbol Message
Driver Alert OFF
Driver Alert Standby <65
km/h
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Thumbwheel. Turn until the display shows
Driver
Alert . The second row displays the
river Alert Standby <65 km/h
Alert Unavailable Level
or
mark options.
READ confirms or clears a warning in the
memory.
Activating Driver Alert Control
Using the centre console display screen with
its menu system MY CAR, search and locate
Car settings Driver Alert. Select the
option. For information on how the menu sys-
tem is used - see page 142.
The function is activated when speed
exceeds 65 km/h and remains active
as long as the speed is over
60 km/h.
Specification
Function not switched on.
The function is set in standby mode due to speed being lower than 65 km/h.
The display shows a level mark with 1-5 bars,
where a low number of bars indicates incon-
sistent driving style. A high number of bars
Off , D
indicates stable driving.
, Driver
If the vehicle is driven inconsistently then the
driver is alerted by an acoustic signal as well as
the text message
break
. The warning is repeated after a time if
driving ability does not improve.
WARNING
An alarm should be taken very seriously, as
On
a sleepy driver is often not aware of his/her
own condition.
In the event of an alarm or a feeling of tired-
ness; stop the car in a safe manner as soon
as possible and rest.
Studies have shown that it is equally as dan-
gerous to drive while tired as it is under the
influence of alcohol.
Driver Alert Time for a