warning VOLVO V60 2013 Owners Manual

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Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*
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178* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Collision Warning with Auto Brake is tempo-
rarily deactivated with reverse gear engaged.
Collision Warning with Auto Brake is not acti-
vated at low speeds - under 4 km/h, which is
why the system does not intervene in situations
where the car is approaching a vehicle in front
very slowly, e.g. when parking.
In situations where the driver demonstrates
active, aware driving behaviour, a collision
warning may be postponed slightly in order to
keep unnecessary warnings to a minimum.
When Auto Brake has prevented a collision
with a stationary object the car remains sta-
tionary for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. If the car
is braked for a vehicle in front that is moving,
then speed is reduced to the same speed as
that maintained by the vehicle in front.
On a car with manual gearbox the engine stops
when Auto Brake has stopped the car, unless
the driver manages to depress the clutch pedal
beforehand.
Camera sensor limitationsThe car’s camera sensor is also used - as well
as by Collision Warning with Auto Brake - by
the functions:
•Automatic main/dipped beam dimming -
see page 88
•Road sign information - see page 148
•Driver Alert Control – see page 182
•Lane Departure Warning – see page 185.
NOTE
Keep the windscreen surface in front of the
camera sensor clean from ice, snow, mist
and dirt.
Do not attach or fit anything to the wind-
screen in front of the camera sensor, as this
could reduce or prevent the function of one
or more camera-dependent systems.
The camera sensors have limitations similar to
the human eye, i.e. they "see" worse in dark-
ness, heavy snowfall or rain and in thick fog for
example. Under such conditions the functions
of camera-dependent systems could be sig-
nificantly reduced or temporarily disengaged.
Strong oncoming light, reflections in the car-
riageway, snow or ice on the road surface, dirty
road surfaces or unclear lane markings could
also significantly reduce camera sensor func-
tion when it is used to scan the carriageway
and detect pedestrians and other vehicles.
The field of vision of the camera sensor is lim-
ited, which is why pedestrians and vehicles
cannot be detected in some situations, or they
are detected later than anticipated.
During very high temperatures the camera is
temporarily switched off for about 15 minutesafter the engine is started in order to protect
camera functionality.
Fault tracing and action
If the display shows the message Windscreen
Sensors blocked then this means that the
camera sensor is blocked and cannot detect
pedestrians, vehicles or road markings in front
of the car.
At the same time, this means that - besides
Collision Warning with Auto Brake - the Auto-
matic main/dipped beam dimming, Road sign
information, Driver Alert Control and Lane
Departure Warning functions will not have full
functionality either.
The following table presents possible causes
for a message being shown along with the
appropriate action.
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.179
CauseAction
The windscreen sur-
face in front of the
camera is dirty or
covered with ice or
snow.Clean the wind-
screen surface in
front of the camera
from dirt, ice and
snow.
Thick fog, heavy rain
or snow means that
the camera does not
work sufficiently
well.No action. At times
the camera does not
work during heavy
rain or snowfall.
CauseAction
The windscreen sur-
face in front of the
camera has been
cleaned but the
message remains.Wait. It may take
several minutes for
the camera to meas-
ure the visibility.
CauseAction
Dirt has appeared
between the inside
of the windscreen
and the camera.Visit a workshop to
have the windscreen
inside the camera
cover cleaned - an
authorised Volvo
workshop is recom-
mended.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
Collis'n
warning
OFFCollision warning system switched off.
Shown when the engine is started.
The message clears after about 5 seconds or after one press of the OK button.
Collision
warn.
Unavaila-
bleThe collision warning system cannot be activated.
Shown when the driver attempts to activate the function.
The message clears after about 5 seconds or after one press of the OK button.
Auto brak-
ing was
activatedAuto Brake has been active.
The message clears after one press of the OK button.
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*
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180* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageSpecification
Wind-
screen
Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Radar
blocked
See man-
ualCollision Warning with Auto Brake is temporarily disengaged.
The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event of heavy rain or if slush has
collected in front of the radar sensor.
Read about the limitations of the radar sensor, see page 160.
Collision
warn.
Service
requiredCollision Warning with Auto Brake is fully or partially disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Driver Alert System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.181 General information on Driver Alert
System
The Driver Alert System is intended to assist
drivers whose driving ability is deteriorating or
who are inadvertently leaving the lane they are
driving on.
The Driver Alert System consists of different
functions which can either be switched on at
the same time or individually:
•Driver Alert Control – DAC, see page 182.
•Lane Departure Warning – LDW, see
page 185.
A switched-on function is set in standby mode
and is not activated automatically until speed
exceeds 65 km/h.
The function is deactivated again when speed
decreases to below 60 km/h.
Both functions use a camera which is depend-
ent on the lane having side markings painted
on each side.
WARNING
The Driver Alert System does not work in all
situations but is instead only intended to be
of supplementary assistance.
The driver always has ultimate responsibility
that the car is driven safely.
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Driver Alert System - DAC*
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182* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information on DAC
The DAC (Driver Alert Control) function is
intended to attract the driver's attention when
he/she starts to drive less consistently, e.g. if
he/she becomes distracted or starts to fall
asleep.
A camera detects the side markings painted on
the carriageway and compares the section of
the road with the driver's steering wheel move-
ments. The driver is alerted if the vehicle does
not follow the carriageway evenly.
NOTE
The camera sensor has certain limitations,
see page 178.
The objective for DAC is to detect slowly dete-
riorating driving ability and it is primarily
intended for major roads. The function is not
intended for city traffic.
In some cases driving ability is not affected
despite driver fatigue. In which case there may
not be any warning issued for the driver. For
this reason it is always important to stop and
take a break in the event of any signs of driver
fatigue, irrespective of whether or not DAC
issues a warning.
NOTE
The function must not be used to extend a
driving stint. Always plan breaks at regular
intervals and ensure that you are fully
rested.
LimitationIn some cases the system may issue a warning
despite driving ability not deteriorating, for
example:
•if the driver tests the LDW function.
•in strong side winds.
•on rutted road surfaces.
Operation
Some settings are made from the centre con-
sole display screen and its menu system. For
information on how the menu system is used,
see page 202.
The current status of Driver Alert can be
checked on the trip computer display with the
thumbwheel on the left-hand stalk switch.
Thumbwheel. Turn until the display showsDriver
Alert . On the second row the optionsDriver Alert Standby <65 km/h, Driver
Alert
Unavailable
or level mark can be
shown.
OK confirms or clears a warning in the
memory.
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Driver Alert System - DAC*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.183
On/OffTo set Driver Alert in standby mode:
•Search on the centre console&#39;s display
screen with its MY CAR menu system and
locate Car settings
Driver support
systems
Driver Alert and tick the box.
•No tick in the box: Function disengaged.
FunctionDriver Alert is activated when speed
exceeds 65 km/h and remains active
as long as the speed is over
60 km/h.
The display shows a level mark with 1-5 bars,
where a low number of bars indicates incon-
sistent driving style. Many bars indicates stable
driving.
If the vehicle is driven inconsistently then the
driver is alerted by an acoustic signal as well as
the text message
Driver Alert Time for a
break. The warning is repeated after a time if
driving ability does not improve.
WARNING
An alarm should be taken very seriously, as
a sleepy driver is often not aware of his/her
own condition.
In the event of an alarm or a feeling of tired-
ness; 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 while tired as it is under the
influence of alcohol.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
Driver Alert OFFThe function is disengaged.
Driver Alert Standby <65
km/hThe function is set in standby mode due to speed being lower than 65 km/h.
Driver Alert UnavailableThe carriageway does not have clear side markings or the camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Driver AlertThe function analyses the driver&#39;s driving style.
The number of bars can vary in the range 1-5, where a low number of bars indicates inconsistent
driving ability. A high number of bars indicates stable driving.
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Driver Alert System - DAC*
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184* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageSpecification
Driver Alert Time for a
breakThe vehicle has been driven inconsistently - the driver is alerted by an acoustic warning signal + text.
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Driver Alert Sys Service
requiredThe system is disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Driver Alert System - LDW*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.185 General information on - LDW
The LDW (Lane Departure Warning) function is
intended to reduce the risk of so-called single-
vehicle accidents – accidents where, in certain
situations, the vehicle leaves the carriageway
and is in danger of driving either into a ditch or
into oncoming traffic.
LDW consists of a camera that detects the side
markings painted on the carriageway. The
driver is alerted by an acoustic signal if the
vehicle crosses a side marking.
Operation and function
The function is switched on or off by means of
a switch on the centre console. An indicator
lamp in the button illuminates when the func-
tion is switched on.
The trip computer display shows
Lane Depart
Warn Standby <65 km/h when the function is
in standby mode due to speed being below 65
km/h.
The LDW function is activated automatically
from standby mode after the camera has scan-
ned in the carriageway&#39;s side markings and
speed exceeds 65 km/h. The trip computer
display then shows
Lane Depart Warn
Available.If the camera can no longer detect the carria-
geway&#39;s side markings the display shows
Lane Depart Warn Unavailable.
If speed decreases to below 60 km/h then the
function resumes standby mode and the dis-
play shows
Lane Depart Warn Standby <65
km/h.
If the vehicle crosses the left or right-hand side
marking of the carriageway without due cause
then the driver is alerted by an acoustic signal.
No warning is given in the following situations:
•Direction indicators activated
•The driver has his/her foot on the brake
pedal1
•In the event of the accelerator pedal being
depressed rapidly1
•In the event of rapid steering wheel move-
ments1
•In the event of a sudden turn so that the car
rolls.
The camera sensor also has certain limitations.
For more information, see page 178.
1A warning is still given when Increased sensitivity is selected, see page 187.
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Driver Alert System - LDW*
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186* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
The driver is only warned once each time the
wheels cross a line. So there is no acoustic
alarm when there is a line between the car&#39;s
wheels.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
Lane departure warning
ON/Lane departure warn-
ing OFF
The function is switched on/off.
Shown at switch-on/off.
The text disappears after 5 seconds.
Lane Depart Warn Standby
<65 km/hThe function is set in standby mode due to speed being lower than 65 km/h.
Lane Depart Warn Unavail-
ableThe carriageway does not have clear side markings or the camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Lane Depart Warn Availa-
bleThe function scans the carriageway&#39;s side markings.
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Driver Alert System - LDW*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.187
SymbolMessageSpecification
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Driver Alert Sys Service
requiredThe system is disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Personal preferences
Settings are made from the centre console&#39;s
display screen via the menu system in MY
CAR. From there, search and locate Settings
Car settingsDriver support systems
Lane Departure Warning. For information
on how the menu system is used - see
page 202.
Select from the options:
•On at start-up - The function enters
standby mode every time the engine isstarted. Otherwise the same value as when
the engine was switched off is obtained.
•Increased sensitivity - The sensitivity
increases, an alarm is triggered earlier and
fewer limitations apply.
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