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of the cyclist's head, arm, shoulders, legs, torso
and lower body in combination with normal
human movements.
If large portions of the cyclist's body or the bicy-
cle itself are not visible to the function's camera,
it will not be able to detect a cyclist.
The system can only detect adult cyclists riding
on bicycles intended for adults.
WARNING
City Safety is supplementary driver support,
but it cannot detect all cyclists in all situations
and, for example, cannot see:
partially obscured cyclists.
cyclists if the background contrast of the
cyclist is poor - warning and brake inter-
ventions may then be late or not occur at
all.
cyclists in clothing that hides their body
contour.
bikes loaded with large objects.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the vehicle is driven correctly and with a
safety distance suitable for the speed.
Pedestrians Optimal examples of what the system considers to be a
pedestrian: clear body contours.
For optimal performance, the system's function
for pedestrian detection needs the clearest pos-
sible information about body and bicycle con-
tours. This entails being able to detect the con-
tours of the pedestrian's head, arm, shoulders,
legs, torso and lower body in combination with
normal human movements.
In order to detect a pedestrian, there must be a
contrast to the background, which could depend
on clothing, weather conditions, etc. If there is lit-
tle contrast, the person may be detected late or
not at all, which may result in a delayed reaction
from the system or no reaction at all.
City Safety can detect pedestrians even in dark
conditions if they are illuminated by the vehicle's
headlights.WARNING City Safety is supplementary driver support,
but it cannot detect all pedestrians in all sit-
uations and, for example, cannot see:
partially obscured pedestrians, people in
clothing that hides their body contour or
pedestrians shorter than 80 cm (32 in.).
pedestrians if the background contrast of
the pedestrians is poor - warning and
brake interventions may then be late or
not occur at all.
pedestrians who are carrying large
objects.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the vehicle is driven correctly and with a
safety distance suitable for the speed.

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Large animals Optimal examples of what City Safety would interpret as
a large animal: stationary or moving slowly and with clear
body contours.
For optimal performance, the system's function
for detecting large animals (e.g. moose, horses,
etc.) needs the clearest possible information
about body contours. This entails being able to
detect the animal straight from the side in combi-
nation with normal movements for that animal.
If parts of the animal's body are not visible to the
function's camera, the system will not be able to
detect the animal.
City Safety can detect large animals even in dark
conditions if they are illuminated by the vehicle's
headlights.WARNING City Safety is supplementary driver support,
but it cannot detect all large animals in all sit-
uations and, for example, cannot see:
partially obscured larger animals.
larger animals seen from the front or from
behind.
running or fast moving larger animals.
larger animals if the contrast of the ani-
mal's background is poor - warning and
brake interventions may then occur late
or not at all.
smaller animals such as cats and dogs.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the vehicle is driven correctly and with a
safety distance suitable for the speed.
Related information
City Safety™ (p. 341)
City Safety in crossing traffic (p. 347)
City Safety braking for oncoming vehicles
(p. 350) City Safety in crossing traffic
City Safety
can assist the driver when turning in
the path of an oncoming vehicle in an intersec-
tion. : Sector in which City Safety can detect an oncoming
vehicle in crossing traffic.
In order for City Safety to detect an oncoming
vehicle in situations where there is a risk of a col-
lision, that vehicle must be within the sector in
which City Safety can analyze the situation.
The following criteria must also be met:
your vehicle's speed must be at least 4 km/h
(3 mph)
your vehicle must be making a left turn
the oncoming vehicle's headlights must be
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WARNING

The "City Safety in crossing traffic" func-
tion is supplementary driver support
intended to improve driving safety – it
cannot handle all situations in all traffic,
weather and road conditions.
Warnings and brake interventions due to
a collision risk with an oncoming vehicle
often come very late.
Never wait for a collision warning or for
City Safety to intervene.
City Safety is not a substitute for the driv-
er's attention and judgment. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the vehi-
cle 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

City Safety™ (p. 341) Limitations of City Safety in
crossing traffic
In certain situations, it may be difficult for City
Safety to help the driver avoid a collision with
crossing traffic. For example:
on slippery roads when Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is actively operating
if an approaching vehicle is detected at a late
stage
if the oncoming vehicle is partially obstructed
by another vehicle or object
if the oncoming vehicle's headlights are off
if the oncoming vehicle is moving erratically
and e.g. suddenly changes lanes at a late
stage.
NOTE The function uses the vehicle's combined
camera and radar unit, which has certain gen-
eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-
tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".
Related information

City Safety™ (p. 341)
City Safety limitations (p. 351)
City Safety in crossing traffic (p. 347)
Camera limitations (p. 338)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 333)

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vehicles
City Safety can help you apply the brakes for an
oncoming vehicle in your lane.
If an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane and a
collision is unavoidable, City Safety can help
reduce your vehicle's speed to attempt to miti-
gate the force of the collision. Own vehicle
Oncoming vehicles
The following criteria must be met for the func-
tion to work:
your vehicle's speed must be above 4 km/h
(3 mph)
the road must be straight
your lane must have clear side lane markings
your vehicle must be positioned straight in
your lane
the oncoming vehicle must be positioned
within your vehicle's lane markings
the oncoming vehicle's headlights must be
on
the function can only handle “front-to-front”
collisions
the function can only detect vehicles with
four wheels
the function requires functioning Electric
Seat Belt Tensioners (see section “Seat
belt tensioners”).
NOTE The function uses the vehicle's combined
camera and radar unit, which has certain gen-
eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-
tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".
WARNING
The "City Safety braking for oncoming
vehicles" function is supplementary driver
support intended to help improve driving
safety – it cannot handle all situations in
all traffic, weather and road conditions.
Warnings and brake interventions due to
an imminent collision with an oncoming
vehicle always come very late.
Never wait for a collision warning or for
City Safety to intervene. If you notice any
hazard or other potentially dangerous sit-
uation, always fully apply the brakes.
City Safety is not a substitute for the driv-
er's attention and judgment. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the vehi-
cle 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

City Safety™ (p. 341)
City Safety limitations (p. 351)
Camera limitations (p. 338)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 333)
Seat belt tensioners (p. 50)

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City Safety limitations
City Safety functionality may be reduced in cer-
tain situations.
Surroundings
Low objects
Hanging objects, such as flags for overhanging
loads or accessories such as auxiliary lights or
front protective grids that extend beyond the
height of the hood, may limit City Safety function-
ality.
Slippery road conditions
The extended braking distance on slippery roads
may reduce City Safety's capacity to help avoid a
collision. In these types of situations, the Anti-
lock Braking System and Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC 73
) will help provide optimal braking
power with maintained stability.
Backlighting
The visual warning signal in the windshield may
be difficult to detect in bright sunlight, if there are
reflections, or if the driver is wearing sunglasses
or not looking straight ahead.
Heat
If the temperature in the passenger compartment
is high due to e.g. bright sunlight, the visual warn-
ing signal in the windshield may be temporarily
disabled.
Camera and radar sensor's field of vision
The camera's field of vision is limited and in cer-
tain situations, it may be unable to detect pedes-
trians, large animals, cyclists or vehicles, or it may
detect them later than expected.
Vehicles that are dirty may be detected later than
clean vehicles, and in dark conditions, motorcy-
cles may be detected late or not at all.
If a text message displayed in the instrument
panel indicates that the camera/radar sensor is
obstructed, it may be difficult for City Safety to
detect pedestrians, large animals, cyclists, vehi-
cles or lane markings in front of the vehicle. City
Safety functionality may therefore be reduced.
Text messages may not be displayed for all situa-
tions in which the windshield sensors are
blocked. The driver must therefore always keep
the windshield in front of the camera/radar sen-
sor clean.
CAUTION Maintenance and replacement of City Safety
components may only be performed by a
workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is
recommended.
Driver intervention
Backing up
City Safety is temporarily deactivated when the
vehicle is backing up.
Low speed
City Safety is not activated at very low speeds
under 4 km/h (3 mph). The system will therefore
not intervene in situations in which your vehicle is
approaching another vehicle very slowly, such as
when parking.
Active driver
Action by the driver always has priority. City
Safety will therefore not react or will react at a
later stage with a warning or intervention in situa-
tions in which the driver is clearly steering and
operating the accelerator pedal, even if a collision
is unavoidable.
An active and aware driving style may therefore
delay collision warnings and intervention in order
to minimize unnecessary warnings.
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Electronic Stability Control

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Other limitations
WARNING

Warnings and brake interventions can be
triggered late or not at all if the traffic sit-
uation or external influences prevent the
camera and radar unit from properly
detecting pedestrians, cyclists, large ani-
mals or vehicles ahead of the vehicle.
To be able to detect vehicles at night, its
front and rear lights must work and illumi-
nate clearly.
The camera and radar unit have a limited
range for pedestrians and cyclists – the
system can provide effective warnings
and brake interventions if the relative
speed is lower than 50 km/h (30 mph).
For stationary or slow-moving vehicles,
warnings and brake interventions are
effective at vehicle speeds of up to
70 km/h (43 mph). Speed reduction for
large animals is less than 15 km/h
(9 mph) and can be achieved at vehicle
speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph). At lower
speeds, the warning and brake interven-
tion for large animals is less effective.
Warnings for stationary or slow-moving
vehicles and large animals can be disen-
gaged due to darkness or poor visibility.
Warnings and brake interventions for
pedestrians and cyclists are disengaged
at vehicle speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph).
Do not place, affix or mount anything on
the inside or outside of the windshield, or
in front of or around the camera and
radar unit – this could disrupt camera-
based functions.
Objects, snow, ice or dirt in the area of
the camera sensor can reduce the func-
tion, disengage it completely or give an
improper function response.
NOTE The function uses the vehicle's combined
camera and radar unit, which has certain gen-
eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-
tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".
Market limitationsCity Safety is not available in all countries. If City
Safety is not shown in the center display's
Settings menu, your vehicle is not equipped with
this function.
In the center display's Top view, tap:
Settings My Car IntelliSafe
Related information

City Safety™ (p. 341)
Camera limitations (p. 338)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 333)

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given, the indicator light will become brighter and
begin flashing.
NOTE
The light illuminates on the side of the vehicle
where the system has detected the vehicle. If
the vehicle is passed on both sides simulta-
neously, both lights come on.
WARNING

The BLIS function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving and
help make it safer – it cannot handle all
situations in all traffic, weather and road
conditions.
The responsibility for changing lanes
safely and using good judgment always
rests with the driver.
BLIS is not a substitute for the driver's
attention and judgment. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the vehi-
cle 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/deactivating BLIS (p. 356)
BLIS limitations (p. 357)
Recommended maintenance for BLIS
(p. 358)
BLIS messages (p. 359) Activating/deactivating BLIS
The BLIS
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function can be activated/deacti-
vated. Location of BLIS indicator light.
77 Indicator light
The BLIS button in the center display's Func-
tion view is used to activate/deactivate the
function.
– Tap the
BLIS button in Function view.
>
The BLIS indicator light shows the status
of the function: GREEN (on) or GRAY
(off).
If BLIS is activated when the engine is started,
the indicator lights in the rearview mirrors will
flash once.
If BLIS is deactivated when the engine is turned
off, it will remain off the next time the engine is
started and the indicator lights will not illuminate.

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Park Assist front, rear and sides
Park Assist has different parameters depending
on which part of the vehicle is approaching an
obstacle.
Front camera Continuous tone warning signal when the obstacle is
less than approx. 30 cm (1 ft) from the vehicle
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.
Park Assist's front sensors are automatically acti-
vated when the engine is started. They are active
at speeds below 10 km/h (6 mph).
The distance monitored extends approx. 80 cm
(2.5 ft) in front of the vehicle.
NOTE The Parking Assist system is deactivated
when the parking brake is applied or when P
is selected on vehicles with automatic trans-
mission.
CAUTION
When installing auxiliary lights: Make sure
these do not obscure the sensors – the auxili-
ary lights could be perceived as an obstacle.
Back
Continuous tone warning signal when the obstacle is
less than approx. 30 cm (1 ft) from the vehicle
112The rear sensors will be activated if the vehicle
begins rolling backward or if reverse gear is
engaged.
The distance monitored extends
approx. 1.5 meters (5 ft) behind the vehicle.
The Parking Assist system's rear sensors will be
automatically deactivated if the vehicle is backing
up with a trailer connected to the vehicle's elec-
trical system.
NOTE
When reversing with e.g. a trailer or bike car-
rier on the trailer hitch – without Volvo original
trailer cables – the Parking Assist system may
have to be turned off manually to prevent the
sensors from reacting to these.
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The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
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Charging status in the vehicle's
charging socket
The charging status is indicated by an LED light
in the charging socket. Location of the LED indicator light in the vehicle's
charging socket.
The LED indicator light shows the current charge
status during charging. If the LED indicator light
is not illuminated, check to make sure the cable
is securely connected in the wall outlet and in the
outlet in the vehicle. A white, red or yellow light
illuminates when the passenger compartment
lighting is activated and will remain illuminated for
a short time after the passenger compartment
lighting has gone out. LED indicator
light's color
Meaning
White

Courtesy light.
Yellow Wait modeA
– waiting for
charging to start.
Flashing green Charging is in progress B
.
Green Charging completed C
.
Red Malfunction. A
E.g. after a door has been opened or if the charging cable han-
dle is not locked in place.
B The more slowly the light flashes, the closer the battery is to
being fully charged.
C The light will go out after a short time.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 417)
Charging status in the instrument panel
(p. 427)
Charging status in the charging cable's
charging module (p. 425)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 429) Charging status in the charging
cable's charging module
The red and blue lights in the charging module
indicate the status of ongoing and completed
charging. Charge module: 1. Red warning light, 2. Blue status indi-
cator
When the charge module is initially plugged into
a wall outlet, the red warning light will flash once
to indicate that a startup safety check has been
performed. When the safety check has been
completed, the blue status indicator will glow
steadily and the red warning light will be off. The
charger is now ready to be used. If the red warn-
ing light continues to flash or glows steadily, a
fault has been detected and the charger will not
deliver power to the vehicle. Contact a Volvo
retailer or a certified Volvo service technician.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various
modes (levels) to make different functions availa-
ble.
To enable the use of a limited number of func-
tions when the engine is not running, the ignition
can be put in one of three different levels: 0, I
and II. These levels are referred to as "ignition
modes" in the Owner's Manual.
The following table shows which functions are
available in each ignition mode: Mode
Functions
0 The odometer, clock and tem-
perature gauge are illuminated A
.
The power* seats can be
adjusted.
The power windows can be used.
The center display is activated
and can be used A
.
The infotainment system can be
used A
.
In this mode, the functions are availa-
ble for a limited time and then switch
off automatically.
I The panoramic roof, power win-
dows, 12-volt electrical socket in
the passenger compartment,
Bluetooth, navigation, phone,
blower and windshield wipers can
be used.
The power seats can be adjusted.
The 12-volt electrical socket* in
the cargo compartment can be
used.
Electrical current will be taken
from the battery in this ignition
mode. Mode
Functions
II The headlights illuminate.
Warning/indicator lights illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
A number of other systems are
activated. However, seat and rear
window heating can only be acti-
vated when the engine is running.
This ignition mode uses a lot of
current from the battery and
should be avoided whenever pos-
sible! A
Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 434)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 201)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 481)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 438)