Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 261

WARNING
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Pilot Assist is not a collision avoidance
system. The driver is always responsible
for applying the brakes if the system does
not detect another vehicle.
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Do not use Pilot Assist in demanding
driving conditions such as city driving or
other heavy traffic situations, in slippery
conditions, when there is a great deal of
water or slush on the road, during heavy
rain or snow, in poor visibility, on winding
roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.
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Pilot Assist uses the vehicle's camera
and radar sensor, which have limitations.
Pilot Assist may deactivate or not function
optimally if:
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the lane's side market lines are missing,
badly faded or cross each other.
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the division of lanes is not clear, e.g.,
when a line divides or merges with
another, at exits or if there are many road
signs/markers.
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if there are edges or other lines on or
near the lane, e.g., curbs, cracks, repaired
areas, sharp shadows, etc.
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the lane is narrow or winding.
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the weather conditions (rain, snow, fog,
slush, poor visibility, backlighting, etc).
The driver should also be aware that Pilot
Assist has the following limitations:
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High curbs, barriers and temporary obsta-
cles (cones, barriers etc) may not be
detected or could be detected incorrectly
as side marker lines, which may create a
risk of collision. The driver must ensure a
safe distance to these obstacles.
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The camera or radar sensor may not be
able to detect objects if there are pot-
holes or if there are stationary objects
partially or completely blocking the road.
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Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,
animals, etc.
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Pilot Assist's steering capacity is limited
and may not always be able to help the
driver keep the vehicle in the lane.
The driver can always take action to override Pilot
Assist.
Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Pilot Assist is primarily intended for use on rela-
tively level roads. The function may not be able to
maintain the correct time interval to the vehicle
ahead on when driving down steep hills, when the
vehicle is transporting a heavy load or if it is tow-
ing a trailer. The driver should be attentive and
prepared to apply the brakes in these situations.
Related information
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Radar sensor limitations (p. 237)
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Pilot Assist* (p. 251)
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Starting and activating Pilot Assist (p. 254)
DRIVER SUPPORT
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Setting a Pilot Assist time interval (p. 257)
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Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist (p. 255)
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Pilot Assist auto-hold brake function (p. 258)
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Camera limitations (p. 233)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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