Cta - Volvo V40 Cross Country Owner's Manual

07 Driver support
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IMPORTANT
Repair of the BLIS and CTA functions'
components or repainting the bumpers
must only be performed by a workshop -
an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
Related information
•
BLIS (p. 254)
•
BLIS and CTA - symbols and messages
(p. 258)
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

CTA*

The BLIS function CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) is
a driver aid intended to warn about crossing
traffic when the car is reversing. CTA is a sup-
plement to BLIS (p. 254).
Activate/deactivate CTA
CTA is activated when the engine is started.
This is confirmed by the indicator lamps in
the door panels flashing once.
On/Off for parking assistance and CTA sensors.
In cars equipped with Parking assistance
(p. 241), the CTA function can be deacti-
vated/activated separately with the parking
assistance On/Off button.
In cars without a button for parking assis-
tance, the CTA function can be operated in
the menu system MY CAR (p. 109), as fol-
lows:
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Search for Cross Traffic Alert
BLIS and uncheck - the CTA function is
then deactivated.
However, the BLIS function remains activated
after the CTA has been deactivated.
WARNING
CTA is a supplementary aid and does not
work in all situations.
CTA is no substitute for a safe driving style
and the use of rearview and door mirrors.
CTA can never replace the driver's respon-
sibility and attention - it is always the driv-
er's responsibility to reverse in a safe man-
ner.
When CTA operates
Principle for CTA.
CTA supplements the BLIS function by being
able to see crossing traffic from the side dur-
under