Cross Traffic Alert - Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual

Limitations of Blind Spot
Information*
The Blind Spot Information (BLIS) function may
have limitations in certain situations.
Examples of limitations:
•
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may
reduce the functions and deactivate alerts.
•
BLIS is deactivated when a trailer is con-
nected to the car's electrical system.
Sensors
The sensors for the BLIS function are located
inside each corner of the rear wing/bumper. The
sensors are also used by the Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) function.
Keep this surface clean - on both the left and right-hand
sides 18 of the car.
NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.
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To ensure optimal functionality, the surfaces in
front of the sensors must be kept clean.
Do not affix any objects, tape or labels in the area
of the sensors.
IMPORTANT
Repair of the BLIS and CTA functions' com-
ponents or repainting the bumpers must only
be performed by a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
•
Blind Spot Information* (p. 354)
•
Activate/deactivate Blind Spot Information*
(p. 356)
•
Messages for Blind Spot Information* and
Cross Traffic Alert* (p. 361)
•
Limitations of Cross Traffic Alert (p. 359)
DRIVER SUPPORT

Cross Traffic Alert*

Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a driver aid that is
intended to warn of crossing traffic when the car
is reversing. CTA is a supplement to Blind Spot
Information (BLIS).
Principle of CTA.
CTA supplements the functionality of BLIS by
providing the ability to see crossing traffic
approaching from the side, such as while revers-
ing out of a parking space.
CTA is primarily designed to detect vehicles. In
favourable conditions it may also be able to
detect smaller objects, such as cyclists and
pedestrians.
CTA is only active if the car rolls backwards or if
reverse gear has been selected.
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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