VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2020 Owners Manual

D R I V E R S U P P O R T

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Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver support systems that can provide thedriver with active or passive assistance in var-ious situations.
The systems can, for example, help the driver:
maintain a set speed
maintain a set time interval to the vehicle ahead
help prevent a collision by warning thedriver and applying the brakes
park the vehicle.
Some of the systems are standard and othersare options. This also varies from market tomarket.
Related information
IntelliSafe – driver support and safety(p. 31)
Speed-dependent steering wheel resis-tance (p. 280)
Stability system (p. 285)
Curve Speed Assist (CSA)
* (p. 315)
Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
Distance Alert
* (p. 285)
Cruise control (p. 287)
Adaptive Cruise Control
* (p. 290)
Pilot Assist
* (p. 300)
Radar sensor (p. 318)
Camera (p. 321)
City Safety
™ (p. 327)
Rear Collision Warning
* (p. 341)
BLIS
* (p. 342)
Cross Traffic Alert
* (p. 346)
Road Sign Information
* (p. 350)
Driver Alert Control (p. 355)
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 357)
Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 364)
Park Assist
* (p. 370)
Park Assist Camera
* (p. 375)
Park Assist Pilot
* (p. 384)
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance Speed-dependent power steering increases the steering wheel resistance in pace withthe vehicle's speed, which can help give thedriver an enhanced feeling of control and sta-bility.
Steering is stiffer on highways. When parking and at low speeds, it will be easier to movethe steering wheel.
NOTE
In rare situations, the power steering may become too hot andrequire temporary cooling – dur-ing such time the power steering
will work at reduced output and the steer-ing wheel may feel more difficult to move. The message
Power steering Assistance
temporarily reduced will be displayed
along with this symbol in the instrument panel.
While the power steering is working at reduced power, the driver support func-tions and systems with steering assistanceare not available.

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WARNING
If the temperature rises too high, the power steering may be forced to switch off com-pletely. In such a situation, the driver dis- play shows the message
Power steering
failure Stop safely along with a symbol.
Changing the level of steering wheel resistance *
In INDIVIDUAL drive mode, the level of steer- ing wheel resistance can be adjusted. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Select
My CarDrive ModesSteering Force.
Steering wheel resistance settings can only be accessed if the vehicle is stationary or is mov-ing straight ahead at a low speed.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 280)
Drive modes (p. 433)
Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC 1
) func-
tion helps the driver avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel whenthe system is intervening. When the system has inter- vened to apply the brakes, apulsing sound may be heard
and the vehicle may accelerate more slowlythan expected when the accelerator pedal isdepressed.
The system consists of the following sub-func- tions:
Stability control 2
Spin control and active yaw control
Engine drag control
Trailer Stability Assist
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate drivingand help make it safer – it cannot han-dle all situations in all traffic, weatherand road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-tions in the Owner's Manual about thisfunction to learn of its limitations,which the driver must be aware ofbefore using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-stitute for the driver's attention andjudgment. The driver is always respon-sible for ensuring the vehicle is drivenin a safe manner, at the appropriatespeed, with an appropriate distance toother vehicles, and in accordance withcurrent traffic rules and regulations.
Stability control 2This function helps control the driving andbraking force of each individual wheel in anattempt to stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and active yaw controlThis function is active at low speeds andbrakes the wheels that are spinning to transfer
1
Electronic Stability Control
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282 additional power from wheels that are not spinning. This function can also help prevent the wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC
3
) can help prevent
inadvertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshiftingor using engine braking when driving at lowspeeds on a slippery surface. Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impair the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Trailer Stability Assist *4
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA
5
) is designed to
help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer ifthe vehicle and trailer have begun to sway.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if ESC
Sport Mode is activated.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 280)
Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control (p. 283)
Electronic Stability Control symbols andmessages (p. 284)
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 467)
Electronic Stability Control in sport mode The stability system (ESC 6
) is always acti-
vated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select
ESC Sport Mode,
which offers more active driving characteris- tics.
With the ESC Sport Mode sub-function
selected, intervention from the system is reduced and more lateral movement is permit-ted, giving the driver more control of the vehi-cle than usual. When
ESC Sport Mode is selected, the func-
tion may seem to be disabled even though it continues to assist the driver.
NOTE
When ESC Sport Mode is selected, the
trailer stabilizer (TSA 7
) is switched off.
ESC Sport Mode also helps provide more
traction, even if the vehicle gets stuck or is driving on a loose surface such as deep snowor loose sand.
3 Engine Drag Control4Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.5 Trailer Stability Assist
6 Electronic Stability Control
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Related information
Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control (p. 283)
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 467)
Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic StabilityControl
The stability system (ESC 8
) is always acti-
vated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, whichoffers more active driving characteristics.
Activate or deactivate the function using this button inthe center display's Functionview.
GREEN button indicator light – the func- tion is activated.
GRAY button indicator light – the functionis deactivated.
When
ESC Sport Mode is acti-
vated, this symbol will illuminate with a steady glow in the instrumentpanel. It will remain on until the
driver deactivates the function or until theengine is turned off. The system will return tonormal mode the next time the engine isstarted.
The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be
selected when any of the following functions are activated:
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
*
Pilot Assist
*
Related information
Electronic Stability Control in sport mode(p. 282)
Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
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Electronic Stability Control symbols and messagesA number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC 9
) may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.
Symbol Message Meaning
Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds. System check when the engine is started.
Flashing light. The system is actively operating.
Steady glow. Sport mode is activated.
NOTE! The system is not deactivated in this mode, but has partially
reduced functionality.
ESC Temporarily offThe system's functionality has been temporarily reduced due to high brake system temperatures. The function will be automatically reactivated when the brakes have cooled.
ESC Service requiredThe system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and then restart it.
A text message can be erased by briefly press- ing the
button in the center of the right-
side steering wheel keypad. If the message persists: Contact a workshop
‒
an authorized Volvo workshop is recom- mended.
Related information
Electronic Stability Control (p. 281)
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Stability system
The Roll Stability Control (RSC 10
) system
helps reduce the risk of a rollover in the event of e.g. a sudden evasive maneuver or if thevehicle begins to skid.
The system monitors the lateral angle at which the vehicle is leaning and registers anychanges. Using this information, the systemcalculates the likelihood of a rollover. If there isan imminent risk of a rollover, Electronic Sta-bility Control is activated, engine torque isreduced and brakes are applied to one or moreof the wheels until the vehicle has regainedstability.
WARNING
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NOTE
Visual warnings on the windshield may be difficult to notice in cases of strong sun-light, reflections, extreme light contrasts,or if the driver is wearing sunglasses or isnot looking straight ahead.
NOTE
Distance Alert is deactivated while Adap- tive Cruise Control * or Pilot Assist * is
active.
WARNING
Distance Alert only reacts of the time inter- val to the vehicle ahead is shorter than thepreset value – vehicle speed is not affec-ted.
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate drivingand help make it safer – it cannot han-dle all situations in all traffic, weatherand road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-tions in the Owner's Manual about thisfunction to learn of its limitations,which the driver must be aware ofbefore using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-stitute for the driver's attention andjudgment. The driver is always respon-sible for ensuring the vehicle is drivenin a safe manner, at the appropriatespeed, with an appropriate distance toother vehicles, and in accordance withcurrent traffic rules and regulations.
Related information
Activating or deactivating Distance Alert(p. 286)
Distance Alert limitations (p. 287)
Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead(p. 312)
Collision risk warning from driver support(p. 309)
Head-up display
* (p. 145)
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Distance Alert can be turned off. The function is only available in vehicles that can displayinformation on the windshield with a head-up display *.
Activate or deactivate the function using this button inthe center display's Functionview.
GREEN button indicator light – the func- tion is activated.
GRAY button indicator light – the functionis deactivated.
Distance Alert is automatically activated eachtime the engine is started.
Related information
Distance Alert
* (p. 285)
Distance Alert limitations (p. 287)

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Distance Alert functionality may be reduced in certain situations. The function is onlyavailable in vehicles that can display informa-tion on the windshield with a head-up dis- play *.
WARNING
Detection ability may be affected by vehicle size, e.g. motorcycles, whichcan cause the warning light to come onat a shorter time interval than that setor cause the warning to be temporarilyabsent.
Very high speeds can cause the light tocome on at a shorter time interval thanthat set due to limitations in the rangeof the radar unit.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera and radar sensor, which has certain generallimitations.
Related information

Distance Alert
* (p. 285)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 322)
Head-up display
* (p. 145)
Cruise control
Cruise Control (CC 14
) can help the driver
maintain an even speed to provide a more relaxing driving experience on highways andlong, straight roads with even traffic flows.
Overview
Function buttons and symbols.
: 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 *(ACC 15
), it is possible to switch
between Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control.
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WARNING
The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate drivingand help make it safer – it cannot han-dle all situations in all traffic, weatherand road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-tions in the Owner's Manual about thisfunction to learn of its limitations,which the driver must be aware ofbefore using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-stitute for the driver's attention andjudgment. The driver is always respon-sible for ensuring the vehicle is drivenin a safe manner, at the appropriatespeed, with an appropriate distance toother vehicles, and in accordance withcurrent traffic rules and regulations.
Using engine braking instead of applying the brakes
Cruise Control regulates speed by lightly applying the brakes. On downgrades, it cansometimes be desirable to roll a bit faster andlet speed be reduced instead by engine brak-ing alone. The driver can temporarily disen-gage the Cruise Control braking function. To disengage CC:
–Press the accelerator pedal about halfway down and then release it.
> Cruise Control will automatically disen-
gage the automatic brake function and speed will only be reduced using theengine braking function.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 280)
Selecting and activating cruise control(p. 288)
Deactivating cruise control (p. 289)
Cruise control standby mode (p. 290)
Adjusting set speed for driver support(p. 311)
Switching between cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control
* in the center dis-
play (p. 297)
Selecting and activating cruise control The Cruise Control (CC 16
) function must be
selected and activated in order to regulate speed.
In order to start Cruise Control from standby mode, the vehicle's current speed must be30 km/h (20 mph) or higher.
1. Press the ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) button on the
steering wheel keypad and scroll to the cruise control symbol
(4).
> Gray symbol – cruise control is in standby mode.
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15 Adaptive Cruise Control
16 Cruise Control