Volvo V70 Brochure page 27

SAFeTY
At the core of every car we make, state-of-the-art technology helps support the driver and
protect the occupants. And to further enhance the Volvo safety experience, there's a range of
supplementary safety technology – for more performance and peace of mind.
SAFeTY Preventive
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Distance Alert
Helping the driver to keep a safe distance from vehicles in front at speeds over 30 km/h, ACC is a
supportive partner for a more relaxed driving experience on long journeys and motorways. Just select
the desired speed and the minimum time gap to the vehicle in front. When the radar sensor detects a
slower vehicle in front, the speed automatically adapts to that vehicle. And when the road is clear, the
car resumes the selected speed. If ACC is disengaged and a vehicle in front comes too close, Distance
Alert activates a red warning light in the lower section of the windscreen to help you keep a proper distance.
Collision Warning with Auto Brake (CWAB)
Primarily designed for highway driving, CWAB can warn you if you're too close to a vehicle in front and
– if a collision can't be avoided – can activate the brakes to help mitigate the impact. Within a range of
150 metres, a radar sensor behind the grille and a digital camera behind the windscreen continuously
monitor the distance to the vehicle driving in front of you. If the vehicle suddenly brakes (or is stationary)
and Collision Warning senses that a collision is likely to happen, it will alert you to act with a flashing
red warning light on the windscreen along with an audible alarm. Moreover, this technology supports
driver-initiated braking by pre-charging the brakes to quickly prepare for panic braking and help
shorten the reaction time. If you don't react to the warning and a collision is imminent, the brakes will
activate automatically.
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Driver Alert Control (DAC)
Up to 90% of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction. Driver Alert Control is a unique
technology that can help alert a tired or distracted driver at speeds over 65 km/h. Using signals from a
digital camera to monitor the road ahead along with data from steering wheel movements, DAC can
compare erratic behaviour to your normal driving style. If DAC detects that your driving behaviour shows
signs of drowsiness or distraction, you receive an audible warning. At the same time, a message is
displayed in the instrument panel suggesting it might be time for a break.
lane Departure Warning (lDW)
At speeds over 65 km/h, Lane Departure Warning can help prevent single-vehicle road departures as
well as collisions caused by temporary distraction. This function uses the digital camera to register the
lane markings and help monitor the car's position on the road. If you weave out of your lane, LDW will
alert with an audible signal. If you intentionally cross a lane marker using the direction indicators, LDW
is not activated.
SAFeTY Preventive
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)
By helping prevent fishtails, spinouts, and rollovers, stability
control technology like DSTC has been described as one of the
most vital safety advances of the past decade. At the core of
DSTC, a gyroscope senses the car's direction and compares this
with steering wheel movements as well as the actual rotation of
the car's wheels. DSTC is able to detect a potential skid and help
counteract this by reducing the engine's power output, or braking
on one or more wheels.
intelligent Driver information System (iDiS)
To help avoid distractions during critical driving situations, IDIS constantly analyses your driving and will
delay secondary information from the car or one of its onboard systems – such as the GSM phone – when
it detects intense steering, braking or acceleration. As soon as things calm down, the phone call or the
delayed information is presented. IDIS can be set up to let GSM calls through in all driving situations.
Dual Xenon lights
For even better night vision, there's the option of Dual Xenon gas discharge lamps. Compared to conventional
halogen headlamps, Dual Xenon headlights expand your vision range by about 230%. This means you'll
gain a further 45 metres for braking. Independent of the load, these headlights self-adjust to maintain
the correct angle to the road – even during hard acceleration or braking.
Adaptive brake light
Active at speeds above 50 km/h, the adaptive brake light
can sense the difference between normal and panic
braking. If it is a panic situation, all the brake lights will
flash at a rate of four times per second. Once your speed
slows to below 10 km/h, the lights stop flashing and
hazard lights flash instead.
Water-repellent front side windows
To help offer far better visibility in the rain, these front side windows help repel water as you drive.
The hydrophobic surface treatment turns water into small drops that will be blown away by the force
of the wind. This also gives you the benefit of less ice or frost in winter conditions.
Active Bending lights (ABl)
In addition to improving illumination by about 230% using
Dual Xenon light technology, the Active Bending Lights
give a 90% boost to your vision round bends at night.
Controlled by microprocessors, the motorised lamps turn
up to 15 degrees in either direction when driving – reliably
lighting up your chosen path. A twilight sensor disengages
the adaptive function during daylight to extend its lifespan.
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