Volvo S80 Owner's Manual page 171

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System – DAC*
Operation
Some settings are made from the centre con-
sole display and its menu system. For informa-
tion on how the menu system is used, see
page 116.
The current status can be checked on the trip
computer display with the left-hand stalk
switch.
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Symbols and messages in the display
Symbol Message
Driver Alert OFF
Driver Alert Unavailable
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Thumbwheel. Turn the rotary control until
the display shows Driver Alert
Off
ond row displays the
Level mark options.
READ button. Confirms or clears a warning
in the memory.
Activating Driver Alert Control
Using the centre console display with its menu
system, locate Car settings
On
Select the option.
The function is activated when speed
exceeds 65 km/h and it remains
active as long as the speed exceeds
60 km/h. The display shows a level
mark with 1-5 bars, where a low number of bars
indicates inconsistent driving ability. A high
number of bars indicates stable driving.
Specification
Function not switched on.
Speed is lower than 60 km/h, the carriageway does not have clear side markings or the camera sensor
is temporarily disengaged. Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 166.
If the vehicle is driven inconsistently then the
. The sec- driver is alerted by an acoustic signal as well as
Unavailable the text message
, or
break . The warning is repeated after a time if
driving ability does not improve.
WARNING
An alarm should be taken most seriously as
a sleepy driver is not usually aware of his/
Driver Alert.
her condition.
In the event of an alarm or signs of driver
fatigue; stop the car in a safe manner as
soon as possible and rest.
Studies have shown that it is equally as dan-
gerous to drive when tired as it is under the
influence of alcohol.
Driver Alert Time for a