VOLVO XC70 2009 Owner´s Manual

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Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option)
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Cause
Action
Swirling water or snow from the surface of the road may interfere with
the radar signals.
No action possible. A very wet or snow-covered road surface may affect
the function of the radar.
The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in the display.
Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that
it is no longer obstructed.
Symbols and messages in the displaySymbol
Message
DescriptionStandby mode or active mode when no other vehicle has been detected.Active mode with a detected vehicle to which ACC is adapting speed/distance.Time interval while it is being set.Time interval after it has been set.
Turn on DSTC
to enable Cruise
ACC cannot be activated until the stability system (DSTC) has been activated. see page 155 for more
information on DSTC.
Cruise control canceled
ACC has been automatically switched off.
The driver must regulate the vehicle’s speed/distance to the vehicle ahead.
Cruise control unavailable
ACC cannot be activated. This may be due to:•
high brake temperature
•
the radar sensor is obstructed (by heavy rain, snow, etc.)

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Symbol
Message
Description
Radar blocked
See manual
ACC has been temporarily disconnected because the radar is obstructed in some way and cannot
detect other vehicles.
see page 169 for information on the radar sensor’s limitations..
Cruise control
Service required
ACC is not functioning.
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

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Distance alert
04``173 Introduction
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol and is a function that provides information
about the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Time interval information is only given for a
vehicle that is driving ahead of your vehicle, in
the same lane, and in the same direction. No
information is provided for vehicles driving
toward you, moving very slowly, or at a stand-
still.
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A smaller section of the red warning light in the
windshield glows steadily if your vehicle is
closer to the vehicle ahead than the set time
interval.
NOTE
Distance Alert is in active mode while Adap-
tive Cruise Control is active.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
WARNING
Distance Alert only indicates the distance to
the vehicle ahead. It does not affect the
speed of your vehicle.Operation
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±
Press the button in the center instrument
panel to switch this function on or off.
> The indicator light in the button illumi-
nates when the function is on.
Setting a time intervalThe buttons for setting a time interval are
located on the left side of the steering wheel,
see the illustration on page 168 .
±
Press
to increase the interval or
to
decrease it.
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.
No. of bars
Approx. time interval
(in seconds)
1
1.0
2
1.4
3
1.8
4
2.2
5
2.6
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

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also displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control is
activated.
NOTE
•
The higher your vehicle’s speed, the
greater the distance to the vehicle
ahead, measured in feet (meters), for a
given time interval.
•
The set time interval is also used by
Adaptive Cruise Control, see page 168.WARNING
Only use a time interval that is suitable in
current traffic conditions.
LimitationsThe Distance Alert function uses the same
radar sensor used by Adaptive Cruise Control
and the Collision Warning system. See page
169 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 wind-
shield 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.
Symbol
Message
DescriptionTime interval while it is being set.Time interval after it has been set.

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Distance alert
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Symbol
Message
Description
Radar blockd
See manual
Distance Alert has been temporarily disconnected because the radar is obstructed in some way and
cannot detect other vehicles. See page 169 for information on the radar sensor’s limitations.
Collision warn.
Service required
Distance Alert or Collision Warning with Auto-brake is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.

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IntroductionThe Driver Alert System is designed to help a
driver who may be becoming fatigued or who
is inadvertently leaving the lane.
The Driver Alert System consists of two differ-
ent functions that can be switched on together
or separately.•
Driver Alert Control (DAC)
•
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
When one or both of the functions has been
switched on, it is in standby mode and is acti-
vated when the vehicle exceeds a speed of
40 mph (65 km/h).
The function deactivates if speed goes under
37 mph (60 km/h).
Both functions use a camera that is dependent
on the road/lane being clearly marked by pain-
ted lines on each side.WARNING
The Driver Alert system does not function in
all situations and is designed to be a sup-
plementary aid. It is not, however, intended
to replace the driver’s attention and judge-
ment.
Driver Alert Control (DAC)–general
information
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This function is intended to alert the driver if
his/her driving becomes erratic, such as if the
driver is distracted or fatigued. The camera has
certain limitations, see page 170.
A camera monitors the painted lines marking
the lane in which the vehicle is traveling and
compares the direction of the road with the
driver’s movements of the steering wheel. The
driver is alerted if the vehicle does not follow
the lane smoothly.
NOTE
The camera has certain limitations, see
page 162.
DAC is designed to help detect a slowly chang-
ing driving pattern. It is primarily intended to be
used on main roads and is not meant for use in
city traffic.
WARNING
•
DAC is not intended to extend the dura-
tion of driving. Always plan breaks at
regular intervals to help remain alert.
•
In certain cases, fatigue may not affect
the driver’s behavior. In situations of
this type, no warning will be provided.
Therefore, it is important to take breaks
at regular intervals, regardless of
whether or not DAC has given a warn-
ing.
LimitationsIn certain situations, DAC may provide warn-
ings even if the driver’s driving pattern has not
become erratic.•
if the driver is testing the LDW function
•
in strong crosswinds
•
on grooved road surfaces.

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Driver Alert System (option)
04``177 Operating DAC
Certain settings can be made from the menu
system controlled from the center instrument
panel, see page 120 for more information on
the menu system.
The current system status can be checked on
the trip computer’s display by using the but-
tons on the left steering wheel lever.
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Thumb wheel. Turn this wheel until
Driver
Alert
is displayed. The second line shows
the alternative
Off, Unavailable
, or
[-----]
, i.e., the number of bars.
READbutton. Confirms and erases a mes-
sage in the display.
Activating DACIn the center instrument panel, go to Car
settings Driver Alertand select
On
.
The function is activated when the
vehicle exceeds a speed of 40 mph
(65 km/h). The display will show level
markings of 1–5 bars, where a low
number of bars indicates erratic driving. A high
number of bars indicates stable driving.
If the vehicle is being driven erratically, the
driver will be alerted by an audible signal and
the message Driver Alert, Time for a break is
displayed. The warning will be repeated after a
short time if the driving pattern remains the
same.
WARNING
•
An alert should be taken seriously since
it is sometimes difficult for a driver to
realize that he/she is fatigued.
•
In the event of a warning or if the driver
feels fatigued, stop as soon as possible
in a safe place and rest.

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Symbols and messages in the displaySymbol
Message
Description
Driver Alert
OFF
The function is not switched on.
Driver Alert
Unavailable
The vehicle’s speed is below 37 mph (60 km/h) or the road lacks clear marking lines.
Driver Alert
The function is analyzing the driver’s driving pattern. The number of bars varies from 1–5, where a low
number of bars indicates erratic driving. A high number of bars indicates stable driving.
Driver Alert
Time for a break
The vehicle has been driven erratically. The driver receives an audible signal and a text message.
Camera blocked
See manual
The camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean the area
of the windshield in front of the camera. See page 162 for information on the camera’s limitations.
Driver Alert Sys
Service required
The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message
remains in the display.

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Driver Alert System (option)
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general information
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This function is designed to help reduce the
risk of accidents in situations where the vehicle
leaves its lane and there is a risk of driving off
the road or into the opposite lane. LDW con-
sists of a camera that monitors the lane’s side
marker lines. The driver is alerted by an audible
signal if the vehicle crosses a side marker line
or the road’s center dividing line.
Operation and function
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LDW can be switched on or off by pressing the
button on the center console. A light in the but-
ton illuminates when the function is on.
The trip computer display shows
Lane Depart
Warn Unavailable
when the function is in
standby mode.
When LDW is in standby mode, the function is
activated automatically after the camera has
monitored the road’s side marker lines and the
vehicle’s speed exceeds 40 mph (65 km/h).
Lane Depart Warn Available
will be dis-
played.If the camera can no longer monitor the road’s
side marker lines, or if the vehicle’s speed falls
below 37 mph (60 km/h), LDW will return to
standby mode and
Lane Depart Warn
Unavailable
will be displayed.
If the vehicle unexpectedly crosses the lane’s
left or right side marker lines, the driver will be
alerted by an audible signal.
No warning signal will be given in the follow-
ing situations:
•
The turn signal is being used
•
The driver’s foot is on the brake pedal
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•
The throttle pedal is pressed quickly
•
If the steering wheel is moved quickly
•
In sharp turns that cause the vehicle’s
body to sway.
See page 162 for information on the camera’s
limitations.WARNING
The driver will only be warned once for each
time the wheels cross a marker line. No
alarm will be given if a marker line is
between the wheels.
1A warning will be given even when
Increased sensitivity
has been selected.

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Symbols and messages in the displaySymbol
Message
Description
Lane departure
warning On/Off
The function is switched on or off. The text disappears after 5 seconds.
Lane Depart Warn
Available
The function is monitoring the road’s marker lines.
Lane Depart Warn
Unavailable
Speed is below 37 mph (60 km/h) or if the road lacks clear marker lines.
Camera blocked
See manual
The camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean
the area of the windshield in front of the camera. See page 162 for information on the camera’s
limitations.
Driver Alert Sys
Service required
The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the
message remains in the display.
SettingsSettings for Lane Departure Warning can be
made in the menu system under Car settings
Lane Departure Warning. See page 120
for more information on the menu system.
On at startup
: This selection puts the function
in standby mode each time the engine isstarted. Otherwise, the system will be in the
mode that it was in when the engine was
switched off.
Increased sensitivity
: This selection increa-
ses the function’s sensitivity. Warnings will be
given at an earlier stage and fewer limitations
apply.