sensor VOLVO S80 2008 Owner's Guide

maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Adaptive Cruise Control-ACC
Introduction
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an optional system designed to assist the driver by maintaining a set speed or a set
distance to the vehicle ahead. It is primarily intended for use on long straight roads in steady traffic, such as on
highways and other main roads.
WARNING
Do not use the adaptive cruise control system in demanding driving conditions such as city traffic, winding roads,
at intersections, on slippery surfaces, in poor visibility, heavy rain, etc.
Maintenance of cruise control components must only be performed by an authorized Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Adaptive cruise control cannot cover all driving situations and traffic, weather and road conditions. The Function
section provides information about limitations that the driver must be aware of before using the adaptive cruise
control.
This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's
attention and judgement. The driver is responsible for maintaining a safe distance and speed and must intervene if
adaptive cruise control does not maintain a suitable speed or suitable distance.
Function
Warning light, braking by driver required
Controls
Radar sensor in front grille
Adaptive cruise control consists of:
A cruise control system to maintain a set speed
A system to maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead (expressed as a time interval. For example, you can choose
to remain approximately 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead).

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WARNING
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision avoidance system. The driver is always responsible for applying the
brakes if the system does not detect another vehicle.
Adaptive cruise control does not react to slow moving or stationary vehicles.
The distance to the vehicle ahead (in the same lane) is measured by a radar sensor. Your vehicle's speed is regulated by
acceleration and braking. The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by the adaptive cruise control
system. This is normal.
WARNING
The brake pedal moves when the adaptive cruise control system modulates the brakes. Do not rest your foot under
the brake pedal.
The adaptive cruise control system is designed to follow the vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, at a set time
interval.
If the radar sensor has not detected a vehicle ahead, the system will then attempt to maintain the set speed. This is also
the case if the speed of the vehicle ahead exceeds the speed that you have set.
The adaptive cruise control system is designed to smoothly regulate speed. However, the driver must apply the brakes
in situations that require immediate braking. This applies when there are great differences in speed between vehicles,
or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
WARNING
Due to limitations in the radar sensor, braking may occur unexpectedly or not at all, see page 160
.
Adaptive cruise control can only be activated at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h). If speed falls below 20 mph (30
km/h) or if engine speed (rpm) becomes too low, adaptive cruise control disengages and will no longer modulate the
brakes. In situations when adaptive cruise control cannot be activated Cruise Control Unavailable is shown in the
display, see page 166
.
WARNING
When adaptive cruise control disengages, the brakes will not be modulated automatically. The driver must assume
full control over the vehicle.
Warning light -driver braking required
Adaptive cruise control has a braking capacity that is equivalent to approximately 30% of the vehicle's total braking
capacity. In situations requiring more brake force than ACC can provide, if the driver does not apply the brakes, an
audible signal will sound and a red warning light will illuminate in the windshield to alert the driver to react.
NOTE

Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight
ahead may make the visual warning signal in the windshield difficult to see.
WARNING
Cruise control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor, see page 160
. In some cases there may be no
warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary.
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Operation
Activate and resume settings, increase speed
Standby mode, On/Off
Set a time interval
Activate and set a speed
Set speed (parentheses indicate standby mode)
Time interval while it is being set
Time interval after it has been set
Engaging the cruise control function
Before ACC can be used, it must first be put in standby mode.
To do so, press
. The symbol illuminates in the display and (---) indicate that ACC is in standby mode.
Setting a speed
Use the
or buttons to store (set) the vehicle's current speed. The set speed, for example 55 mph , is shown in
the display.
NOTE
Adaptive cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).

The "car" symbol illuminates on the left side of the display when the radar sensor detects another
vehicle ahead. The distance to a vehicle ahead is only regulated when this symbol is illuminated.
Adjusting the set speed
After a speed has been set, it can be increased or decreased by using the
or buttons.
When the system is in active mode, the
button has the same function as , but results in a smaller increase in
speed.
NOTE
If one of the adaptive cruise control buttons is pressed for more than approximately one minute, ACC will be
deactivated. The engine must then be switched off and restarted to reset ACC.
In some situations cruise control cannot be activated. Cruise Control Unavailable is shown in the display, see page
166.
Setting a time interval
The set time interval to vehicles ahead is increased with
and decreased with . The current time interval is
shown briefly in the display following adjustment.
Five different time intervals can be selected and are shown in the display as 1-5 horizontal bars. The
greater the number of bars, the longer the time interval.
At low speeds, when the distance to the vehicle ahead is short, ACC increases the time interval slightly.
In order to follow the vehicle ahead as smoothly as possible, ACC allows the time
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interval to vary considerably in certain situations.
WARNING
Only use a time interval that is suitable in current traffic conditions.
A short time interval gives the driver limited reaction time if an unexpected situation occurs in traffic.
The number of bars indicating the selected time interval are shown while the setting is being made and for several
seconds afterward. A smaller version of the symbol is then shown to the right in the display. The same symbol is also
displayed when Distance Alert is activated, see page 163
.
Deactivating and resuming settings
Cruise control is deactivated, either with a short press on , or by action taken by the driver, such as braking, etc.

The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then shown in parentheses. Speed and time interval are resumed by pressing .
WARNING
There may be a significant increase in speed after the
button has been pressed.
A short press on
in standby mode or a long press in active mode deactivates ACC.
The set speed is then cleared and cannot be resumed.
When ACC is activated, the vehicle's speed increases by approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) each additional time
is
pressed.
Deactivation due to action by the driver
ACC is deactivated:
when the brakes are applied
if the gear selector is moved to N
if the accelerator pedal is depressed for an extended period.
NOTE
If the accelerator pedal is only depressed for a short time, such as when passing another vehicle, ACC is deactivated
temporarily and is reactivated when the pedal is released.
Automatic deactivation
Adaptive cruise control is linked to other systems such as ABS, the stability and traction control system (DSTC) and
the Distance Alert system. If any of these systems are not functioning properly, adaptive cruise control is automatically
deactivated.
In the event of automatic deactivation a signal will sound and the message Cruise Control Canceled is shown in the
display. The driver must then intervene and adapt the vehicle's speed to the surrounding traffic.
Automatic deactivation may be caused if:
the vehicle's speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h)
the wheels lose traction or if the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is activated
brake temperature is high
engine speed (rpm) is too low
the radar sensor is obstructed by, for example, wet snow or rain.
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The radar sensor and its limitations
The radar sensor is used by both Adaptive Cruise Control and the Collision Warning System with Auto-brake (see
page 166
). It is designed to detect cars or larger vehicles driving in the same direction as your vehicle.
WARNING

Accessories or other objects must not be installed in front of the grille.
Modification of the radar sensor could make its use illegal.
The radar sensor's capacity to detect vehicles ahead is impeded:
if the radar sensor is obstructed and cannot detect other vehicles, for example in heavy rain, or if snow or other
objects are obscuring the radar sensor.
NOTE
Keep the area in front of the radar sensor clean.
if the speed of vehicles ahead is significantly different from your own speed.
The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In some situations it may detect a vehicle later than expected or not
detect vehicles at all.
In certain situations, the radar sensor cannot detect vehicles at close quarters, for example a vehicle that suddenly
enters the lanes between your vehicle and the one that the system has already detected.
Small vehicles, such as motorcycles, or vehicles not driving in the center of the lane may remain undetected.
In curves, the radar sensor may detect the wrong vehicle or lose a detected vehicle from view.
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Fault tracing and actions
If the message Radar blocked See manual is displayed, this means that the radar signals from the sensor have been
obstructed and that a vehicle ahead cannot be detected.

Limitations
The Distance Alert function uses the same radar sensor used by Adaptive Cruise Control and the Collision Warning
system. See page 160
for more information on the radar sensor's limitations.
NOTE
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight
ahead may make the visual warning signal in the windshield difficult to see.
WARNING
Bad weather or winding roads may affect the radar sensor's capacity to detect vehicles ahead.
The size of the vehicle ahead, such as a motorcycle, may also make it difficult to detect. This may result in the
warning light illuminating at a shorter distance than the one that has been set, or that the light will not come on at all.
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Distance Alert
Symbols and messages in the display
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Collision Warning with Auto-brake (option)
Introduction
Collision Warning with Auto-brake is designed to assist the driver if there is a risk of a collision with the vehicle
ahead, if that vehicle is at a standstill or moving in the same direction as your vehicle. Auto-brake helps reduce the
collision speed.
Collision Warning consists of the following three functions:
1. Collision warning
The driver is warned of the imminent risk of a collision.

2. Brake support
This helps the driver brake efficiently in a critical situation.
3. Auto-brake
This function brakes the vehicle automatically if a collision cannot be avoided.
WARNING
The auto-brake function cannot prevent a collision but is instead intended to reduce speed at the moment of impact.
For full braking effect, the driver must apply the brakes.
WARNING
The collision warning system does not work in all driving situations, and traffic, weather and road conditions.
Warnings are only provided when the risk of collision is high. The Function section provides information about
limitations that the driver must be aware of before use.
Never wait for a collision warning. This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid. It is not, however,
intended to replace the driver's attention and judgement. The driver is responsible for maintaining a safe distance and
speed, even when the collision warning system is in use.
Maintenance of the collision warning system components must only be performed by a trained and qualified
Volvo technician.
Function
Visual warning signal, collision risk
Radar sensor
Camera
Collision warning
The radar sensor and the camera work together to detect stationary vehicles and vehicles that are moving in the same
direction as your vehicle. If there is a risk of collision, the driver is alerted by a flashing red warning light and an
audible warning signal. Collision warning is active at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h).
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Brake support
If the risk of collision continues to increase after the collision warning has been given, brake support is activated.

Checking settings
The current Collision Warning settings can be checked by going into the menu system at
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Car settings Collision warning settings. See page 122 for more information on the menu system.
Limitations
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight ahead
may make the visual warning signal in the windshield difficult to see. For this reason, always activate the audible
warning signal in such conditions.
NOTE
The visual warning signal may be temporarily disengaged in the event of high passenger compartment temperature
due to strong sunlight, etc. If this occurs, the audible warning signal will be used, even if it has been deactivated in
the menu system.
Warnings may not appear if the distance to the vehicle ahead is very small or if steering wheel and pedal movements
are great, for example, due to a very active driving style.
WARNING
In certain situations, the system cannot provide warnings or warning may be delayed if traffic conditions or other
external factors make it impossible for the radar sensor or camera to detect the vehicle ahead.
Warnings may not be provided if the distance to the vehicle ahead is short, or if movements of the steering
wheel/brake pedal are great, such as during active driving.
The sensor system has a limited range for stationary or slow-moving vehicles and may therefore give delayed or
no warnings if your vehicle's speed is above approximately 45 mph (70 km/h).
Warnings for stationary or slow-moving vehicles may not be provided in dark conditions.
The Collision Warning system uses the same radar sensors as Adaptive Cruise Control. For more information on the
radar sensor and its limitations, see page 160
.
If no warning is given, or if a warning is delayed, Auto-brake will also not be provided or will be delayed.
NOTE
If warnings are given too frequently, the warning distance can be reduced (see "Setting a warning distance" on page
167). This causes the system to provide later warnings, which decreases the total number of warnings provided.
The camera's limitations
The camera is used by Collision Warning with Auto-brake, Driver Alert Control (see page 171
), and Lane Departure
Warning (see page 174
).
NOTE
Keep the section of the windshield in front of the camera clean and free of ice, snow, or condensation.

This system is available in the rear bumper only, or in both the front and rear bumpers.
Park assist utilizes four ultrasound sensors in the bumper(s) to measure the distance to a vehicle, object, or a person
who may be close to the front or rear of your vehicle. An audible signal and symbols in the audio system's display
indicate the distance to the object.
WARNING
Park Assist is an information system, NOT a safety system. This system is designed to be a supplementary aid when
parking the vehicle. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's attention and judgement.
Function
Park assist is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. The indicator light in the button in the center console
illuminates when the system is on.
The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehicle exceeds a speed of
approximately 10 mph (15 km/h). It is also active when the vehicle is backing up.
Rear park assist is active when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected.
Activating/deactivating
The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started.
Press the Park assist button on the center console to temporarily deactivate the system(s). The indicator light in the
button will go out when the system has been deactivated.
Park assist will be automatically reactivated the next time the engine is started, or if the button is pressed (the
indicator light in the button will illuminate).
NOTE
Front park assist is disengaged automatically when the parking brake is applied.
If the vehicle is equipped with front and rear park assist, both systems will be deactivated by pressing the button.
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Signals from the park assist system