cruise control VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 User Guide

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3.
Press the (2) button on the steering
wheel keypad again.
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Another function will be activated.
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Speed limiter (p. 283) Cruise Control limitations
On steep downgrades, the Speed limiter's brak-
ing capacity may not be sufficient and the set
maximum speed may be exceeded. If this hap-
pens,
Speed limit exceeded will be displayed in
the instrument panel to alert the driver.
NOTE A text message on exceeded max. speed is
activated if the speed is exceeded by at least
3 km/h (ca 2 mph).
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Speed limiter (p. 283) Automatic Speed Limiter
The Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) function
helps the driver adapt the vehicle's maximum
speed to the posted speed limits.
The Speed Limiter (SL 18
) function can be
switched to Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL).
The Automatic Speed Limiter function uses
speed information from the Road Sign Informa-
tion function (RSI) to automatically adapt the
vehicle's maximum speed. 18
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Automatic Speed Limiter limitations
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) utilizes the
speed limit information provided by the RSI 22
function, not from the speed limit signs that the
vehicle passes.
If RSI 22
is unable to interpret and provide ASL
with speed information, ASL will go into standby
mode and switch over to SL. The driver will then
have to actively brake to bring the vehicle down
to the appropriate speed.
ASL will be reactivated when RSI 22
is once again
able to interpret and provide speed information to
ASL.
See “Road Sign Information limitations” for more
information.
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Speed limiter (p. 283)
Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 287)
Automatic Speed Limiter limitations (p. 291)
Activating/deactivating Road Sign Informa-
tion (p. 365) Cruise control
Cruise Control (CC) helps the driver maintain an
even speed to provide a more relaxing driving
experience on highways and long, straight roads
with even traffic flows.
Overview Function buttons and symbols
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. : Activates Cruise Control from standby
mode and resumes the set speed : Increases the set speed
: From standby mode - activates Cruise
Control and sets the current speed : From active mode - deactivates/puts
Cruise Control in standby mode : Reduces the set speed
Marker for set speed
The vehicle's current speed
Set speed
NOTE
In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise
Control*, it is possible to switch between
cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control –
see the heading "Switching between CC and
ACC". 22
Road Sign Information (RSI)
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WARNING

The cruise control function is supplemen-
tary driver support intended to facilitate
driving and help make it safer – it cannot
handle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sections
in the Owner's Manual about this function
to learn of its limitations, which the driver
must be aware of before using the func-
tion (see the link list at the end of this
article).
Cruise control is not a substitute for the
driver's attention and judgment. The driver
is always responsible for ensuring the
vehicle is driven in a safe manner, at the
appropriate speed, with an appropriate
distance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and regula-
tions.
Related information
Activating and starting Cruise Control
(p. 292)
Managing Cruise Control speed (p. 293)
Deactivating and putting Cruise Control in
standby mode (p. 294)
Reactivating Cruise Control from standby
mode (p. 295)
Switching off Cruise Control (p. 296)
Switching between Cruise Control and Adap-
tive Cruise Control (p. 313) Activating and starting Cruise
Control
The Cruise Control (CC 24
) function must be
selected and activated in order to regulate
speed. Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model.
Putting Cruise Control in standby modeTo put Cruise Control in standby mode:
–
Tap ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) and scroll to the (4) function.
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A symbol will appear and Cruise Control
can then be activated.
Activating/starting Cruise ControlIn order to start Cruise Control from standby
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30 km/h (20 mph) or higher. The lowest speed
that can be set is 30 km/h (20 mph).
To start Cruise Control:
– With the function displayed, press
(2) on the steering wheel keypad.
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Cruise Control will be started and the
vehicle's current speed will be set.
NOTE Cruise control can then not be connected at
speeds below 30 km/h (20 mph).
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Cruise control (p. 291) Managing Cruise Control speed
Cruise Control (CC 25
) can be set to various
speeds.
Setting/changing set speed Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model and market.
For vehicles with only CC
–
Change a set speed by pressing the (1)
or (3) buttons briefly or by pressing and
holding them:
Press briefly: Press briefly: each press
changes the speed in +/- 1 mph
(+/- 1 km/h) increments.
Press and hold: release the button when
the set speed indicator (4) has moved to
the desired speed.
The most recently set speed will be stored.
If speed is increased by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal while pressing the (1) button on
the steering wheel, the vehicle's speed when the
button is pressed will be stored as the set speed.
Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera-
tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, will
not affect the setting. The vehicle will return to
the set speed when the accelerator pedal is
released. 24
Cruise Control
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For vehicles with both CC and ACC
–
Change a set speed by pressing the (1)
or (3) buttons briefly or by pressing and
holding them:
Press briefly: Press briefly: each press
changes the speed in +/- 5 mph
(+/- 5 km/h) increments.
Press and hold: release the button when
the set speed indicator (4) has moved to
the desired speed.
The most recently set speed will be stored.
If speed is increased by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal while pressing the (1) button on
the steering wheel, the vehicle's speed when the
button is pressed will be stored as the set speed.
Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera-
tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, will
not affect the setting. The vehicle will return to
the set speed when the accelerator pedal is
released.
Using engine braking instead of
applying the brakes
Cruise Control regulates speed by lightly applying
the brakes. On downgrades, it can sometimes be
desirable to roll a bit faster and let speed be
reduced instead by engine braking alone. The
driver can temporarily disengage the Cruise Con-
trol braking function. To disengage CC:
– Press the accelerator pedal about halfway
down and then release it.
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Cruise Control will automatically disen-
gage the automatic brake function and
speed will only be reduced using the
engine braking function.
How drive mode affects cruise controlThe way the cruise control maintains the vehicle's
speed can vary depending on the selected drive
mode 26
.
Cruise Control Eco Cruise with ECO drive
mode
In the ECO drive mode, cruise control's accelera-
tion and deceleration will be smoother than in
other drive modes to help provide optimal fuel
efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Because of this, the vehicle's actual speed may
be slightly above or below the set speed.
Cruise Control Dynamic Cruise
With the Dynamic drive mode, cruise control's
acceleration and deceleration will be faster and
more immediate than in other drive modes.
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Cruise control (p. 291)
Drive modes (p. 454) Deactivating and putting Cruise
Control in standby mode
Cruise Control (CC 27
) can be temporarily put
into standby mode and then reactivated.
Deactivating and putting Cruise Control
in standby mode Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model.
To put Cruise Control in standby mode:
–
Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
>

The Cruise Control markings and symbols
will change from WHITE to GRAY, indicat-
ing that Cruise Control is temporarily
deactivated and the driver needs to con-
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Standby mode due to action by the driver
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated and
put in standby mode if: the brakes are applied
the gear selector is moved to N
the vehicle is driven faster than the set
speed for more than 1 minute
The driver must then control the vehicle's speed.
Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera-
tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, will
not affect the setting. The vehicle will return to
the set speed when the accelerator pedal is
released.
Automatic standby mode
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated and
put in standby mode if:
the wheels lose traction
the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high
the temperature in the brake system
becomes too high
the vehicle's speed goes below 30 km/h
(20 mph).
The driver must then control the vehicle's speed.
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Cruise control (p. 291) Reactivating Cruise Control from
standby mode
Cruise Control (CC 28
) can be temporarily put
into standby mode and then reactivated.
Reactivating Cruise Control from
standby mode Note: This illustration is general and details may vary
depending on model.
To start Cruise Control from standby mode:
–
Press the button on the steering wheel
(1).
>

The Cruise Control marking in the instru-
ment panel will change from GRAY to
WHITE and the vehicle will then return to
the most recently set speed. or
To start Cruise Control from standby mode:
– Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
>

The Cruise Control markings and symbols
in the instrument panel will change from
GRAY to WHITE and the vehicle's current
speed will be set.
WARNING A noticeable increase in speed may follow
when the speed is resumed with the
steering wheel button.
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Cruise Control
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296 Switching off Cruise Control
Cruise control (Cruise Control - CC) can be
turned off. Function buttons and symbols
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To turn off Cruise Control:
1. Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
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Cruise Control will go into standby mode.
2. Press the ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) buttons on the
steering wheel to select another function.
>
The Cruise Control symbol (4) in
the instrument panel will go out and the
set speed will be erased. 3.
Press the (2) button on the steering
wheel keypad again.
>

Another function will be activated.
NOTE In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise
Control*, it is possible to switch between
cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control –
see the heading "Switching between CC and
ACC".
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Cruise control (p. 291)
Switching between Cruise Control and Adap-
tive Cruise Control (p. 313) Distance Alert*
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The Distance Alert 31
function can help the driver
become aware if the time interval to the vehicle
in front is too short.
However, the vehicle must be equipped with a
head-up display in order to display the Distance
Alert, which will then be indicated by a symbol
on the windshield as long as the time interval to
the vehicle ahead is shorter than the set time
interval.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above 30 km/h
(20 mph) and only reacts for vehicles ahead mov-
ing in the same direction as your vehicle. No dis-
tance information is provided for oncoming, slow-
moving or stationary vehicles. 29
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on mod\
el.
30 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can displ\
ay information on the windshield with a head-up display.
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* Option/accessory. 297Distance Alert warning light on the windshield
32
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A warning light will appear on the windshield and
glow steadily if the time interval to the vehicle
ahead is shorter than the set time interval.
NOTE Visual warnings on the windshield may be dif-
ficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight,
reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if the
driver is wearing sunglasses or is not looking
straight ahead.
NOTE
Distance Alert is only available in vehicles
that can display information on the wind-
shield with a head-up display.
Distance Alert is deactivated while Adap-
tive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist is
active.
WARNING Distance Alert only reacts of the time interval
to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the preset
value – vehicle speed is not affected.
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Head-up display for Distance Alert (p. 297)
Activating/deactivating Distance Alert
(p. 298)
Setting a time interval for Distance Alert
(p. 298)
Distance Alert limitations (p. 299) Head-up display for Distance Alert
33
In vehicles equipped with a head-up display*, a
symbol will be displayed on the windshield as
long as the time interval to the vehicle ahead is
shorter than the set time interval. Distance Alert warning symbol on the windshield
34
.
For this to be possible, however, the
Show
Driver Support function must be activated
under Settings in the center display's menus (see
"Head-up display" for instructions). 32
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on mod\
el.
33 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can displ\
ay information on the windshield with a head-up display.
34 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on mod\
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NOTE Visual warnings on the windshield may be dif-
ficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight,
reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if the
driver is wearing sunglasses or is not looking
straight ahead.
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Distance Alert* (p. 296)
Head-up display* (p. 142) Activating/deactivating Distance
Alert
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Distance Alert can be turned off.
On/OffPress the Distance Alert but-
ton in the center display's
Function view.
GREEN button indicator light - Distance Alert
is on.
GRAY button indicator light - Distance Alert
is off.
Distance Alert is automatically activated each
time the engine is started.
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Distance Alert* (p. 296) Setting a time interval for Distance
Alert
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The Distance Alert function can be set to differ-
ent time intervals.
Different time intervals to the
vehicle ahead can be selected
and are shown in the instru-
ment panel as 1–5 horizontal
bars. The more bars, the longer
the time interval. One bar rep-
resents an interval of
approx. 1 second to the vehicle ahead. 5 bars
represents approx. 3 seconds. The same symbol appears when the Adaptive
Cruise Control function is activated.
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The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can displ\
ay information on the windshield with a head-up display.
36 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can displ\
ay information on the windshield with a head-up display.

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* Option/accessory. 299Controls for setting a time interval.
Reduce the time interval
Increase the time interval
Distance indicator
– Press the (1) or (2) button to decrease or
increase the time interval.
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The distance indicator (3) shows the cur-
rent time interval.
NOTE
The greater the vehicles' speed, the
greater the distance between them for a
set time interval.
Only use the time intervals permitted by
local traffic regulations.
The set time interval is also used by the
Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist
functions.
WARNING
Only use a time interval suitable for the
current traffic conditions.
The driver should be aware that short
time intervals give them limited time to
react and act to any unforeseen traffic
situation.
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Distance Alert* (p. 296) Distance Alert limitations
37
Distance Alert functionality may be reduced in
certain situations. 37
The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can displ\
ay information on the windshield with a head-up display.