Using Distance Alert - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

Using Distance Alert*

Distance Alert is used as follows:
Operation
Pull down the center display's
Top view and select
Distance alert
followed by
Tap to turn the function On or
Off.
Setting a time interval
Controls for setting a time interval
Reduce the time interval
Increase the time interval
Distance/time indicator
Settings
.
One bar between the vehicles represents a time
interval of approximately 1 second; 5 bars is
approximately 3 seconds.
The same symbol appears if Adaptive Cruise
Control is activated.
NOTE
•
The greater the vehicles' speed, the
greater the distance between them for a
set time interval.
•
The set time interval is also used by
Adaptive Cruise Control*.
•
Only use time intervals permitted by local
traffic regulations.
Related information
•
Distance Alert* (p. 308)
Different time intervals to the
vehicle ahead can be selected
and are shown in the instru-
ment panel as 1–5 horizontal
bars. The greater the number of
bars, the longer the time inter-
val.
DRIVER SUPPORT
Distance Alert* limitations
Distance Alert uses the same radar sensor as
Adaptive Cruise Control* and has several limita-
tions.
WARNING
•
The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. In some situations it may detect a
vehicle later than expected or not detect
other vehicles at all.
•
The radar sensor cannot cover all driving
situations and traffic, weather and road
conditions.
•
The driver is responsible for maintaining a
safe distance and speed and must inter-
vene if the various driver support systems
do not maintain a suitable speed or suita-
ble distance to the vehicle ahead.
•
Maintenance of radar sensor components
may only be performed by a trained and
qualified Volvo technician.
•
Strong sunlight, reflections from the road
surface, strong lighting contrasts or using
sunglasses may make the warning light in
the windshield difficult to see.
For additional information, see also the article
"Radar sensor limitations."
Related information
•
Radar sensor limitations (p. 237)
•
Distance Alert* (p. 308)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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