Volvo 2008 V70 Owner's Manual page 156

Setting a time interval
The buttons for setting a time interval are located on the left side of the steering wheel (see the illustration on
160). Press to increase the interval or
Five different time intervals can be selected and are shown in the display as 1-5 horizontal bars. The
greater the number of bars, the longer the time interval.
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Distance Alert
The number of bars indicating the selected time interval are shown while the setting is being made and for several
seconds afterward. A smaller version of the symbol is then shown to the right in the display. The same symbol is also
displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control is activated.
NOTE
The higher your vehicle's speed, the greater the distance to the vehicle ahead, measured in feet (meters), for a
given time interval.
The set time interval is also used by Adaptive Cruise Control, see
WARNING
Only use a time interval that is suitable in current traffic conditions.
Limitations
The Distance Alert function uses the same radar sensor used by Adaptive Cruise Control and the Collision Warning
system. See page 162 for more information on the radar sensor's limitations.
NOTE
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight
ahead may make the visual warning signal in the windshield difficult to see.
WARNING
to decrease it.
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