Auto Braking After A Collision; Gearbox; Automatic Gearbox - Volvo S60 2019 Owner's Manual

Auto braking after a collision

In the event of a collision in which the activa-
tion level is reached for the pyrotechnic seat-
belt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision
with a large animal is detected, the car's
brakes are automatically applied. This func-
tion is to prevent or reduce the effects of any
subsequent collision.
After a serious collision there is a risk that it is
no longer possible to control and steer the car.
In order to avoid or mitigate a possible further
collision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-
cle's path, the auto braking system is acti-
vated automatically and brakes the car in a
safe manner.
Brake lights and hazard warning lights are
activated during braking. When the car has
stopped, the hazard warning lights continue to
flash and the parking brake is applied.
If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a
risk of being hit by following traffic, the sys-
tem can be overridden by the driver depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.
The function assumes that the brake system is
intact after the collision.
Related information
Rear Collision Warning* (p. 352)
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BLIS* (p. 353)
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Brake functions (p. 413)
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4 Hill Start Assist

Gearbox

The gearbox is part of the car's powertrain
(power transmission) between engine and
drive wheels. The function of the gearbox is
to change the gear ratio depending on speed
and power requirements.
The car has an eight-speed automatic gear-
box. The number of gear changes means that
the engine's torque and power range can be
used effectively. Two of the gears are over-
drive gears that save fuel when driving at con-
stant engine speed. It is also possible to select
gears manually. The driver display shows
which gear position is currently in use.
Related information
Automatic gearbox (p. 421)
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Gear shift indicator (p. 429)
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STARTING AND DRIVING

Automatic gearbox

With an automatic gearbox, the system
selects a gear so that you can drive as
energy-efficiently as possible. The gearbox
also has a manual gearshift mode.
The gearbox is available in different versions.
The gearbox included in the car can be identi-
fied by the gear lever. The different gear levers
have different functions.
Overview of large gear lever and shift pattern in the
driver display.
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