ESP VOLVO V60 2013 Owner's Guide

04 Driver support
City Safety™
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If the difference in speed between the vehicles
is greater than 15 km/h then City Safety™ may
not prevent the collision on its own. To obtain
full brake force, the driver must depress the
brake pedal. This could then make it possible
to prevent a collision, even at speed differen-
ces above 15 km/h.
When the function is activated and brakes, the
instrument panel display shows a message to
the effect that the function is/has been active.
NOTE
The brake lights come on when City
Safety™ brakes the car.
Operation
NOTE
The City Safety™ function is always ena-
bled after the engine has been started via
key position I and II (see page 78 on key
positions).
On and OffIn certain situations, it may advisable to disable
City Safety™, e.g. where leafy branches could
sweep over the bonnet and/or windscreen.
After starting the engine City Safety™ can be
deactivated as follows:
•Using MY CAR on the centre console dis-
play screen with its menu system, search
and locate Settings
Car settings
Driver support systemsCity Safety.
Select the
Off option. For more information
on the menu system MY CAR, see
page 202.
However, the function will be enabled the
next time the engine is started, regardless
of whether the system was enabled or dis-
abled when the engine was switched off.
WARNING
The laser sensor also transmits laser light
when City Safety™ is disabled manually.
To enable City Safety™ again:
•Follow the same procedure as for disa-
bling, but select the On option.
Limitations
The sensor in City Safety™ is designed to
detect cars and other large vehicles in front of
the car irrespective of whether it is day or night.
However, the sensor has limitations and has
poorer functionality - or none at all - in e.g.
heavy snowfall or rain, dense fog, dust storms
or snow flurries. Mist, dirt, ice or snow on the
windscreen may disrupt the function.Low-hanging objects, e.g. a flag/pennant for
projecting load, or accessories such as auxili-
ary lamps and bull bars that are higher than the
bonnet limit the function.
The laser light from the sensor in City
Safety™ measures how the light is reflected.
The sensor cannot detect objects with low
reflection capacity. The rear sections of the
vehicle generally reflect the light sufficiently
thanks to the number plate and rear light reflec-
tors.
On slippery road surfaces the braking distance
is extended, which may reduce the capacity of
City Safety™ to avoid a collision. In such sit-
uations the ABS and DSTC systems will pro-
vide best possible braking force with main-
tained stability.
When your own car is reversing, City Safety™
is temporarily deactivated.
City Safety™ is not activated at low speeds -
under 4 km/h, which is why the system does
not intervene in situations where a vehicle in
front is being approached very slowly, e.g.
when parking.
Driver commands are always prioritised, which
is why City Safety™ does not intervene in sit-
uations where the driver is steering or acceler-
ating in a clear manner, even if a collision is
unavoidable.
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*
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174* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
The collision warning system and City
Safety™ complement each other. For more
information on City Safety™, see page 168.
1 - Collision warningThe driver is first warned of a potentially immi-
nent collision.
The collision warning system detects pedes-
trians, stationary vehicles as well as vehicles
driving in the same direction in front of the car.
If there is a risk of collision with a pedestrian or
a vehicle, the driver's attention is attracted with
a flashing red warning signal (no. [1] in the illus-
tration on page 173) and an acoustic signal.
2 - Brake support2
If the risk of collision has increased further after
the collision warning then the brake support is
activated.
This means that the brake system is prepared
for rapid braking by applying the brakes lightly,
which may feel like a slight jolt.
If the brake pedal is depressed sufficiently
quickly then full brake function is implemented.
Brake support also reinforces the driver's brak-
ing if the system considers that the braking is
not sufficient to avoid a collision.
3 - Auto Brake2
The automatic brake function is activated last.
If in this situation the driver has not yet started
to take evasive action and the risk of collision
is imminent then the automatic braking func-
tion is deployed - this takes place irrespective
of whether or not the driver brakes. Braking
then takes place with full brake force in order
to reduce collision speed, or with limited brake
force if it is sufficient to avoid a collision.WARNING
The collision warning system does not
engage in all driving situations or traffic,
weather or road conditions. The collision
warning system does not react to vehicles
driving in another direction to the car or to
animals.
Warning only activated in the event of a high
risk for collision. This section "Function"
and the section "Limitations" inform about
limitations that the driver must be aware of
before using the Collision Warning system
with Auto Brake.
Warnings and brake interventions for
pedestrians are switched off at vehicle
speeds exceeding 80 km/h.
Warnings and brake interventions for
pedestrians do not work in darkness and
tunnels - not even when streetlights are lit.
The auto-brake function can prevent a col-
lision or reduce collision speed. To ensure
full brake performance, the driver should
always depress the brake pedal - even when
the car auto-brakes.
Never wait for a collision warning. The driver
is always responsible that the correct dis-
tance and speed are maintained - even
when the collision warning system with
auto-brake is used.
2With system Level 2 only.
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.175 Detection of pedestrians
Optimal examples of what the system regards as
pedestrians with clear body contours.
Optimal performance of the system requires
that the system function that detects pedes-
trians receives as unambiguous information as
possible about the contours of the body - this
implies the opportunity to identify the head,
arms, shoulders, legs, upper and lower body
combined with a normal human pattern of
movement.
If large parts of the body are not visible to the
camera then the system cannot detect a
pedestrian.
•In order for a pedestrian to be detected he/
she must appear full-length and have a
height of at least 80 cm.
•The system cannot detect a pedestrian
carrying larger items.
•The camera sensor's ability to see pedes-
trians at dusk and dawn is limited - just like
the human eye.
•The camera sensor's capacity to detect
pedestrians is deactivated when driving in
darkness and tunnels - even when street-
lights are lit.
WARNING
Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedes-
trian Detection is an assistance tool.
This function cannot detect all pedestrians
in all situations and it cannot see e.g. parti-
ally obscured pedestrians, people in cloth-
ing that hides the contours of the body or
pedestrians shorter than 80 cm.
•The driver is always responsible that the
vehicle is driven properly and with a
safety distance adapted to the speed.
Operation
Settings are made from MY CAR via the centre
console display screen and menu system. For
information on how the menu system is used,
see page 202.
NOTE
The Brake Support and Auto Brake func-
tions are always enabled - they cannot be
deactivated.
On and OffTo select whether the collision warning system
should be switched on or off:
•Use the menu system MY CAR via the
centre console display to search for
Settings
Car settingsDriver
support systems
Collision Warning -
there, select
On or Off.
An activated function is tested every time the
engine is started by briefly illuminating the sep-
arate lights for the warning lamp (no. [1] in the
illustration on page 173).
When starting the engine, the setting that was
selected when the engine was switched off is
obtained automatically.
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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'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'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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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'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's side markings.
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