Collision Warning System* - Operation - Volvo V40 Cross Country Owner's Manual

Collision warning system* - operation

Settings for the collision warning system are
made from MY CAR via the centre console
screen and menu system, see MY CAR
(p. 108).
Warning signals On and Off
1. Acoustic and visual warning signal in the event
of a collision risk. 24
It is possible to select whether the collision
warning system's acoustic and visual warning
signals should be switched on or off.
When starting the engine, the setting that was
selected when the engine was switched off is
obtained automatically.
The illustration is schematic - car model and details may differ.
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NOTE
The Brake Support and Auto Brake func-
tions are always activated - they cannot be
deactivated.
Settings for the collision warning system are
made via the centre console's screen and the
menu system MY CAR, see MY CAR (p. 108).
Light and acoustic signals
When the collision warning system's light and
acoustic warnings are activated, the warning
lamp (no. [1] in previous illustration) is tested
each time the engine is started by briefly illu-
minating the warning lamp's separate points
of light.
After starting the engine, both light and
acoustic signals are switched off:
•
Collision Warning
Search for
support systems
in the menu system
MY CAR, MY CAR (p. 108) - and there
select to uncheck the function.
Audible signal
After starting the engine the warning sound
can be activated/deactivated separately:
•
Warning sound
Search for
Warning
in the menu system MY CAR,
MY CAR (p. 108) - and there select
Off
.
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Following which, the collision warning system
is only indicated with a light signal.
Set warning distance
The warning distance regulates the distance
at which the visual and acoustic warnings are
deployed.
•
Search for
Collision Warning
MY CAR, MY CAR (p. 108) - and there
Long
select
The warning distance determines the sys-
tem's sensitivity. Warning distance
vides an earlier warning. First test with
and if this setting produces too many warn-
ings, which could be perceived as irritating in
certain situations, then change to warning
distance Normal
Only use warning distance
Driver
in
tional cases, e.g. for dynamic driving.
Collision
in
On
or
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Warning distance
in
in the menu system
Normal Short
, or .
Long
pro-
Long
.
Short
in excep-
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