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Camera and radar sensor's field of vision
The camera and radar sensor have limited fieldsof vision. In some situations they may detect avehicle, large animal, pedestrian or cyclist laterthan expected or not detect them at all.
Other vehicles that are dirty may be detectedlater than others and in dark conditions, motorcy-cles may be detected late or not at all.
If a text message is displayed in the instrumentpanel indicates that the camera or radar sensorare blocked, it may be difficult for City Safety todetect a vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist and thesystem's functionality may be reduced.

WARNING
Text messages may not be displayed in all sit-uations in which the camera and/or radarsensor are blocked. It is therefore essential tokeep the windshield in front the camera/radarsensor clean and free from snow, ice, etc.
Camera and radar sensor components shouldonly be serviced or replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.

Action by the driver
Backing up
City Safety is temporarily deactivated while thevehicle is backing up.

Low speed
City Safety is not activated at very low speeds(under approx. 3 mph (4 km/h). This means that
the system will not be triggered if your vehicleapproaches a vehicle ahead at very low speed,such as when parking.
Active driver
Action by the driver always has priority. For thisreason, City Safety may not react or react laterthan expected in situations in which the driver isactively operating the vehicle, even if a collision isimminent. This is also done to help eliminateexcessive warnings.

Other limitations
City Safety uses the vehicle's camera and radarsensor, which have certain general limitations.See the articles "Camera limitations" and "Radarsensor limitations" for additional information.
WARNING
•Warnings and braking may be delayed ornot occur at all if traffic, weather or otherconditions prevent the camera and/orradar sensor from detecting pedestrians,cyclists, large animals or other vehiclescorrectly.
•Other vehicles can only be detected indarkness if their headlights and taillightsare clearly visible.
•The sensors have a limited range forpedestrians and cyclists. The systemfunctions best at relative speeds up to30 mph (50 km/h). For stationary orslow-moving vehicles, the system func-tions best at speeds up to approx.43 mph (70 km/h).
•If there is a risk of colliding with a largeanimal, City Safety can reduce the vehi-cle's speed by up to 9 mph (15 km/h).Warnings and braking are most effectiveat speeds above 43 mph (70 km/h) andless effective at lower speeds.

WARNING
•Warnings for stationary or slow-movingvehicles and large animals may be impe-ded by darkness or poor visibility.
•Warnings and braking for pedestrians andcyclists will not be provided at speedsabove approx. 43 mph (70 km/h).

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Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
The Rear Collision Warning with braking atstandstill (RCW) function can help the driveravoid rear-end collisions.
RCW is activated automatically each time theengine is started.
RCW can warn the driver of a vehicle approach-ing yours from behind by rapidly flashing yourturn signals.
RCW is only activated when a vehicle is rapidlyapproaching your vehicle from behind.
At speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h), if RCWdetermines that your vehicle is at risk of a rear-end collision, the front seat belt pretensionersand the Whiplash Protection System are acti-vated.
Just prior to the collision, the brakes are alsoapplied to help reduce your vehicle's forwardmovement if and when the collision occurs. How-ever, this can only happen if your vehicle is sta-tionary.
The brakes will be released immediately if theaccelerator pedal is pressed.

NOTE
•Due to local traffic regulations in certainmarkets, RCW will not activate the rearturn signals. That part of the function willbe deactivated.
•The use of the rear turn signals will alsobe deactivated if the City Safety warninglevel is set at Later. See also the section"Setting a warning level (distance)" in thearticle "City Safety settings."
•If RCW detects a vehicle approachingfrom behind, the seat belt pretensionersand Whiplash Protection System will beactivated.

Limitations
In some circumstances, it may be difficult forRCW to help the driver if there is a risk of a colli-sion, such as:
•If the vehicle approaching from the rear isdetected at a late stage
•If the vehicle approaching from the rearchanges lanes at a late stage
•If the vehicle approaching from the rear ismoving at a speed above approx. 50 mph(80 km/h)

Related information
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Whiplash protection system (p. 65)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
•City Safety warning level settings (p. 328)

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Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*
Blind Spot Information is a system designed toalert the driver to the presence of other vehiclesmoving in the same direction as your vehicle onroads with several lanes.
Blind Spot Information is a driving aid intendedto:
•detect other vehicles in your door mirrors'"blind area"
•detect vehicles that are about to pass yourvehicle or are approaching your vehiclequickly from behind in the left and/or rightlanes

WARNING
•Blind Spot Information is an informationsystem, NOT a warning or safety systemand does not function in all situations.
•Blind Spot Information does not eliminatethe need for you to visually confirm theconditions around you, and the need foryou to turn your head and shoulders tomake sure that you can safely changelanes or back up.
•As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor changing lanes/backing up in a safemanner.
Overview
Blind Spot Information indicators
Indicator light
BLIS button in the center display's Functionview to activate/deactivate the function
The indicator light illuminates on the side of thevehicle where the system has detected anothervehicle. If your vehicle is passed on both sides atthe same time, both lights will illuminate.
Principle for Blind Spot Information: Zone 1. Blind area,Zone 2. Area for approaching/passing vehicles
Blind Spot Information functions when your vehi-cle is moving at speeds above approx. 6 mph(10 km/h).
Blind Spot Information is designed to react to:
•vehicles that are passing your vehicle
•other vehicles that are rapidly approachingyour vehicle
When Blind Spot Information detects a vehicle inzone 1 or a fast-approaching vehicle in zone 2,the indicator light in the respective door mirrorwill glow steadily.
If the driver then uses the turn signal on the sideon which the warning is given, the indicator lightwill begin flashing and become brighter.

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WARNING
•Blind Spot Information does not functionin sharp curves.
•Blind Spot Information does not functionwhen your vehicle is backing up.

Related information
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off(p. 340)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* limitations(p. 341)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*On/Off
The Blind Spot Information function can be acti-vated/deactivated.
Blind Spot Information indicators
Indicator light
Blind Spot Information symbol
Blind Spot Information can be activated/deacti-vated in the center display's Function view.
–In Function view, tap BLIS.
>When Blind Spot Information is activated/deactivated, the indicator light in the but-ton will be green/gray.
If BLIS is activated when the engine is started,the indicator lights in the door mirrors will flashonce.
If BLIS is deactivated when the engine isswitched off, it will remain off the next time theengine is started and the indicator lights in thedoor mirrors will not illuminate.
Related information
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)

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Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*limitations
Blind Spot Information functionality may bereduced in certain situations.
•Dirt, ice and snow on the sensors mayreduce functionality and prevent the systemfrom providing warnings.
•Do not attach any objects, tape, decals, etc.,on the surface of the sensors.
•BLIS is deactivated if a trailer is attached tothe vehicle's electrical system.

Maintenance
The BLIS/CTA6 sensors are located on theinside of the rear fenders/bumper.
Keep the highlighted area clean (on both sides of thevehicle)
For the system to function optimally, the areaover and around the sensors must be kept clean.
CAUTION
Repairs to the BLIS/CTA systems and/orrepainting the rear bumper should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.

Related information
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off(p. 340)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplementary partof Blind Spot Information and is intended todetect vehicles crossing behind your vehiclewhile you are backing up.
When does Cross Traffic Alert function
Principle for CTA
CTA supplements BLIS by warning the driver ofcrossing traffic behind your vehicle, for example,when backing out of a parking space.
It is primarily designed to detect another vehiclebut in certain cases may also detect pedestriansor smaller objects such as bicycles.
CTA is only activated when the vehicle is rollingrearward or backing up and is activated automati-cally when the gear selector is put in reverse.
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•An audible signal indicates that CTA hasdetected something that is approaching fromthe side. The signal will come from either theleft or right infotainment system speakers,depending on which the side of your vehiclethe approaching vehicle/ object has beendetected.
•A warning is indicated using the Park Assist*system's graphic in the instrument panel.
•An icon is also shown in the Park AssistCamera's* Top view.

Related information
•Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert(CTA)* (p. 342)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* with CrossTraffic Alert (CTA)* symbols and messages(p. 345)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* limitations (p. 343)
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA)*
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) can be activated/deac-tivated separately from Blind Spot Information(BLIS).
CTA is activated/deactivated inthe center display's Functionview.
–Tap Cross Traffic Alert in Function view.
>CTA activates/deactivates.
•Green indicator light: CTA is activated
•Grey indicator light: CTA is deactivated
CTA is activated when the engine is started.

WARNING
•BLIS and CTA are information systems,NOT warning or safety systems and donot function in all situations.
•BLIS and CTA do not eliminate the needfor you to visually confirm the conditionsaround you, and the need for you to turnyour head and shoulders to make surethat you can safely change lanes or backup.
•As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor changing lanes/backing up in a safemanner.
Related information
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off(p. 340)

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Road Sign Information (RSI)*
RSI is a feature that helps the driver see roadsigns showing the posted speed limit.
Examples of readable road signs
If the vehicle passes a sign showing the speedlimit, this will be displayed in the instrument paneland the head-up display*.

NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the SensusNavigation system, speed-related informationis provided by this system in the followinginstances:
•In cases where the speed limit is givenindirectly (e.g., when driving on highwaysor other major roads).
•If a previously read speed limit sign is nolonger considered valid and no new signhas been passed.
If a third-party navigation system is beingused, RSI has no support for speed-relatedinformation.

WARNING
RSI does not function in all situations and isonly intended to provide supplementary infor-mation.
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle safely.

Related information
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* operation(p. 346)
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* limitations(p. 348)
•Speed limiter (SL)* (p. 267)
•Head-up display (HUD)* (p. 122)
Road Sign Information (RSI)*operation
Speed limit information
Speed limit information
When RSI registers a road sign showing thespeed limit, this sign is displayed as a symbol onthe instrument panel.

Settings
RSI settings can be made in the center display'sTop view.
Go to: SettingsMy CarIntelliSafeRoad Sign Information.

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Activating/deactivating RSI
RSI can be activated/deacti-vated in the center display'sfunction view.
–Tap the Road Sign Information button inFunction view.
>When RSI is activated, the indicator lightin the button will be green. The indicatorlight will be gray when the function isdeactivated.

Activating/deactivating the speed warning
function
The driver can be alerted if the current speedlimit is being exceeded (the symbol for the cur-rent speed limit will begin to flash). This functioncan be activated or deactivated and the limit for awarning can be set.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeRoad SignInformation.
3.Tap Speed Limit Warning to activate/deac-tivate this function.
>If the function is activated, a speed selec-tor will be displayed.
4. Select the limit at which the speed warning isto be given by pressing the up/down arrows.
Please be aware that the set warning limitwill not be used when a speed camera sym-bol is displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating/deactivating the audible alert
The audible alert can be activated/deactivatedand the limit for a warning can be set.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarIntelliSafeRoad SignInformation.
3.Tap Audio Warning to activate/deactivatethis function.

Speed camera alert
Speed camera warning in the instrument panel (genericillustration)
If the Sensus navigation systemin your vehicle is being used,the driver can be alerted if thevehicle is exceeding a detectedspeed limit and is approachinga speed camera.
Related information
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 346)
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* limitations(p. 348)

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If the driving pattern becomesnoticeably erratic, the driver willbe alerted by an audible signaland Driver Alert Time for abreak will appear in the instru-ment panel along with a sym-bol.
The warning will be repeated if the driving patterndoes not change.

WARNING
•DAC is not intended to extend the dura-tion of driving. Always plan breaks at reg-ular intervals to help remain alert.
•A warning from DAC should not beignored. A driver may not be aware ofhow fatigued he/she has become.
•In certain cases, fatigue may not affectthe driver

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Driver Alert Control limitations
Driver Alert Control (DAC) may in certain situa-tions have limited or reduced functionality.
In certain situations, DAC may provide warningseven if the driver