Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 323

Setting a warning level (distance)
The distance set for warnings determines the
system's responsiveness and sets the distance at
which visual, audible and tangible (haptic) warn-
ings will be triggered.
To do so:
Settings
1. Tap in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My Car IntelliSafe
Warning.
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3. Choose among
,
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Begin by choosing . If too many warnings
Normal
are given, change to .
If the driver feels that warnings are given too
often, the warning level can be lowered. This
means that warnings will be provided later, result-
ing in fewer warnings being given.
Later
The setting should only used in exceptional
circumstances, e.g., for a more dynamic driving
style.
WARNING
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No automatic system can be guaranteed
to function 100% correctly in all situa-
tions. For that reason, never test City
Safety by driving toward a person or
object. This could result in serious injury
or death.
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Even if the setting
selected, warnings may be perceived as
City Safety
being given late, e.g., if the difference in
speed is great or if the vehicle ahead
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brakes suddenly.
or .
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City Safety can provide a warning for a
potential collision but it can never shorten
the driver's reaction time.
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To help make City Safety as effective as
possible, always using the setting
is recommended.
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DRIVER SUPPORT
NOTE
Due to local traffic regulations in certain
markets, Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
will not activate the rear turn signals.
That part of the function will be deacti-
vated.
The use of the rear turn signals will also
be deactivated if the City Safety warning
Later
level is set at . See also the section
"Setting a warning level (distance)" in the
article "City Safety settings."
If RCW detects a vehicle approaching
from behind, the seat belt pretensioners
and Whiplash Protection System will be
activated.
City Safety limitations (p. 325)
City Safety™ (p. 318)
Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 329)
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