Driver support for Your Volvo XC60 SUV 2020

Speed-dependent steering wheel resis-

Steering assistance at risk of collision

(p. 353)

park the vehicle.

In rare situations, the power

steering may become too hot and

require 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.

Some of the systems are standard and others

are options. This also varies from market to

market.

Park Assist* (p. 359)

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Park Assist Camera* (p. 364)

Park Assist Pilot* (p. 373)

Related information

IntelliSafe – driver support and safety

(p. 29)

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tance (p. 270)

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Stability system (p. 275)

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While the power steering is working at

reduced power, the driver support func-

tions and systems with steering assistance

are not available.

Curve Speed Assist (CSA)* (p. 304)

Distance Alert * (p. 275)

Adaptive Cruise Control * (p. 280)

Pilot Assist* (p. 289)

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Electronic Stability Control

WARNING

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC¹) func-

tion helps the driver avoid skidding and

improves the vehicle's directional stability.

This symbol will be displayed

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.

The function is supplementary driver

support intended to facilitate driving

and help make it safer – it cannot han-

dle all situations in all traffic, weather

and road conditions.

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in the instrument panel when

the system is intervening.

The driver is advised to read all sec-

tions in the Owner's Manual about this

function to learn of its limitations,

which the driver must be aware of

before using the function.

Changing the level of steering wheel

resistance*

In INDIVIDUAL drive mode, the level of steer-

ing wheel resistance can be adjusted.

When the system has inter-

vened to apply the brakes, a

pulsing sound may be heard

and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly

than expected when the accelerator pedal is

depressed.

Tap Settings in the center display's Top

view.

Driver support functions are not a sub-

stitute for the driver's attention and

judgment. The driver is always respon-

sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven

in a safe manner, at the appropriate

speed, with an appropriate distance to

other vehicles, and in accordance with

current traffic rules and regulations.

The system consists of the following sub-func-

tions:

2. Select My Car Drive Modes

Steering Force.

Stability control²

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Steering wheel resistance settings can only be

accessed if the vehicle is stationary or is mov-

ing straight ahead at a low speed.

Spin control and active yaw control

Engine drag control

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Trailer Stability Assist

Related information

Stability control²

Electronic Stability Control symbols and

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This function helps control the driving and

braking force of each individual wheel in an

attempt to stabilize the vehicle.

Drive modes* (p. 403)

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Spin control and active yaw control

This function is active at low speeds and

brakes the wheels that are spinning to transfer

Electronic Stability Control

Also called traction control.

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|| additional power from wheels that are not

messages (p. 274)

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Electronic Stability Control in sport

mode

The stability system (ESC⁶) 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.

spinning.

Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 436)

This function can also help prevent the wheels

from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.

Engine drag control

Engine drag control (EDC³) can help prevent

inadvertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting

or using engine braking when driving at low

speeds on a slippery surface.

Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could

impair the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.

When ESC Sport Mode is selected, the func-

tion may seem to be disabled even though it

continues to assist the driver.

Trailer Stability Assist*⁴

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA⁵) is designed to

help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if

the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway.

When ESC Sport Mode is selected, the

trailer stabilizer (TSA⁷) is switched off.

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if ESC

Sport Mode is activated.

ESC Sport Mode also helps provide more

traction, even if the vehicle gets stuck or is

driving on a loose surface such as deep snow

or loose sand.

Related information

Activating or deactivating Sport mode for

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Electronic Stability Control (p. 273)

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Engine Drag Control

Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.

Trailer Stability Assist

Electronic Stability Control

Trailer Stability Assist

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DRIVER SUPPORT

Cruise control

Related information

Activating or deactivating Sport

mode for Electronic Stability

Control

The stability system (ESC⁸) is always acti-

vated and cannot be switched off. However,

the driver can select Sport mode, which

offers more active driving characteristics.

Activate or deactivate the

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Activating or deactivating Sport mode for

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Adaptive Cruise Control*

Pilot Assist*

Electronic Stability Control (p. 273)

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Related information

Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 436)

Electronic Stability Control in sport mode

(p. 272)

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function using this button in

the center display's Function

view.

GREEN button indicator light – the func-

tion is activated.

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GRAY button indicator light – the function

is deactivated.

When ESC Sport Mode is acti-

vated, this symbol will illuminate

with a steady glow in the instrument

panel. It will remain on until the

driver deactivates the function or until the

engine is turned off. The system will return to

normal mode the next time the engine is

started.

The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be

selected when any of the following functions

are activated:

Electronic Stability Control

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displayed in the instrument panel. Several

examples are provided below.

Electronic Stability Control

symbols and messages

A number of symbols and messages related

to Electronic Stability Control (ESC⁹) may be

Symbol Message

Meaning

Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds. System check when the engine is started.

Flashing light.

Steady glow.

The system is actively operating.

Sport mode is activated. NOTE! The system is not deactivated in this mode, but has partially

reduced functionality.

The 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

Temporarily off

The system is not functioning properly. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and

then restart it.

ESC

Service required

A text message can be erased by briefly press-

If the message persists: Contact a workshop ‒

an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-

mended.

Related information

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ing the

button in the center of the right-

side steering wheel keypad.

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Distance Alert*¹¹

vehicles ahead moving in the same direction

as your vehicle. No distance information is

provided for oncoming, slow-moving or sta-

tionary vehicles.

Stability system

The Roll Stability Control (RSC¹⁰) system

helps reduce the risk of a rollover in the event

of e.g. a sudden evasive maneuver or if the

vehicle begins to skid.

The Distance Alert function can help the

driver become aware if the time interval to

the vehicle in front is too short. The vehicle

must be equipped with a head-up display* in

order to display Distance Alert.

The system monitors the lateral angle at which

the vehicle is leaning and registers any

changes. Using this information, the system

calculates the likelihood of a rollover. If there is

an imminent risk of a rollover, Electronic Sta-

bility Control is activated, engine torque is

reduced and brakes are applied to one or more

of the wheels until the vehicle has regained

stability.

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 is

not looking straight ahead.

Distance Alert is deactivated while Adap-

tive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist* is

active.

WARNING

The vehicle’s stability systems help

improve vehicle safety but do not replace

the driver’s responsibility for operating the

vehicle in a safe manner. Speed and driving

style should always be adapted to the cur-

rent road, traffic and weather conditions.

Posted speed limits should always be

respected.

Symbol for Distance Alert on the windshield with

head-up display

WARNING

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. However,

the Show Driver Support function must be

activated under Settings in the vehicle's menu

system.

Distance Alert only reacts of the time inter-

val to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the

preset value – vehicle speed is not affec-

ted.

Related information

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Distance Alert is active at speeds

above 30 km/h (20 mph) and only reacts for

Roll Stability Control

Distance Alert

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Distance Alert limitations¹³

Activating or deactivating Distance

Alert¹²

Distance Alert can be turned off. The function

is only available in vehicles that can display

information on the windshield with a head-up

display*.

WARNING

Distance Alert functionality may be reduced

in certain situations. The function is only

available in vehicles that can display informa-

tion on the windshield with a head-up dis-

play*.

The function is supplementary driver

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support intended to facilitate driving

and help make it safer – it cannot han-

dle all situations in all traffic, weather

and road conditions.

Activate or deactivate the

WARNING

The driver is advised to read all sec-

tions in the Owner's Manual about this

function to learn of its limitations,

which the driver must be aware of

before using the function.

function using this button in

the center display's Function

view.

Detection ability may be affected by

vehicle size, e.g. motorcycles, which

can cause the warning light to come on

at a shorter time interval than that set

or cause the warning to be temporarily

absent.

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Driver support functions are not a sub-

stitute for the driver's attention and

judgment. The driver is always respon-

sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven

in a safe manner, at the appropriate

speed, with an appropriate distance to

other vehicles, and in accordance with

current traffic rules and regulations.

GREEN button indicator light – the func-

tion is activated.

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Very high speeds can cause the light to

come on at a shorter time interval than

that set due to limitations in the range

of the radar unit.

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GRAY button indicator light – the function

is deactivated.

Distance Alert is automatically activated each

time the engine is started.

Distance Alert * (p. 275)

Related information

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The function uses the vehicle's camera and

radar sensor, which has certain general

limitations.

Related information

Distance Alert limitations (p. 276)

Activating or deactivating Distance Alert

(p. 276)

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Distance Alert limitations (p. 276)

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Related information

Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead

(p. 301)

Distance Alert * (p. 275)

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Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 311)

Head-up display* (p. 143)

Collision risk warning from driver support

(p. 298)

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Head-up display* (p. 143)

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Cruise control

: From active mode – deactivates/

puts Cruise Control in standby mode

WARNING

Cruise Control (CC¹⁴) can help the driver

maintain an even speed to provide a more

relaxing driving experience on highways and

long, straight roads with even traffic flows.

The function is supplementary driver

support intended to facilitate driving

and help make it safer – it cannot han-

dle all situations in all traffic, weather

and road conditions.

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: Reduces the set speed

Marker for set speed

The vehicle's current speed

Set speed

Overview

The driver is advised to read all sec-

tions in the Owner's Manual about this

function to learn of its limitations,

which the driver must be aware of

before using the function.

In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise

Control*(ACC¹⁵), it is possible to switch

between Cruise Control and Adaptive

Cruise Control.

Driver support functions are not a sub-

stitute for the driver's attention and

judgment. The driver is always respon-

sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven

in a safe manner, at the appropriate

speed, with an appropriate distance to

other vehicles, and in accordance with

current traffic rules and regulations.

Function buttons and symbols.

: Activates Cruise Control from

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 brak-

standby mode and resumes the set speed

: Increases the set speed

: From standby mode – activates

Cruise Control and sets the current speed

Distance Alert

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

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|| ing alone. The driver can temporarily disen-

Selecting and activating cruise

control

The Cruise Control (CC¹⁶) function must be

selected and activated in order to regulate

speed.

When cruise control is selected, press

(2) on the steering wheel keypad to acti-

vate.

gage the Cruise Control braking function.

To disengage CC:

> White symbol – cruise control starts

and the current speed is stored as the

maximum speed. The lowest speed

that can be set is 30 km/h (20 mph).

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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 the

engine braking function.

Reactivating cruise control to the last

stored speed

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When cruise control is selected, press

on the steering wheel keypad to activate.

Related information

Selecting and activating cruise control

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> The Cruise Control marking in the

instrument panel will change from

GRAY to WHITE and the vehicle will

then return to the most recently set

speed.

(p. 278)

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Deactivating cruise control (p. 279)

Cruise control standby mode (p. 279)

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Adjusting set speed for driver support

(p. 300)

In order to start Cruise Control from standby

mode, the vehicle's current speed must be

30 km/h (20 mph) or higher.

WARNING

A noticeable increase in speed may follow

when the speed is resumed with the

steering wheel button.

Switching between cruise control and

Adaptive Cruise Control* in the center dis-

play (p. 286)

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1. Press the ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) button on the

steering wheel keypad and scroll to the

cruise control symbol

(4).

Related information

> Gray symbol – cruise control is in

standby mode.

Deactivating cruise control (p. 279)

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Cruise control standby mode (p. 279)

Cruise Control

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Deactivating cruise control

Cruise control (CC¹⁷) can be deactivated and

switched off.

Related information

Cruise control standby mode

Cruise control (CC¹⁸) can be deactivated and

put in standby mode. This may happen auto-

matically or be due to driver intervention.

Standby mode means that the function is

selected in the instrument panel but not acti-

vated. In standby mode, cruise control will not

regulate speed.

Selecting and activating cruise control

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Switching between cruise control and

Adaptive Cruise Control* in the center dis-

play (p. 286)

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(p. 278)

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Cruise control standby mode (p. 279)

Standby mode due to action by the

driver

Cruise control will be deactivated and put in

standby mode if any of the following occurs:

The brakes are applied.

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The gear selector is moved to N.

The vehicle is driven faster than the set

speed for more than 1 minute.

Press the

wheel (2).

button on the steering

The driver must then control the vehicle's

speed.

> The symbol and markings turn gray –

cruise control goes into standby mode.

Temporarily increasing speed using the accel-

erator pedal, e.g. when passing another vehi-

cle, will not affect the setting. The vehicle will

return to the set speed when the accelerator

pedal is released.

2. Press the ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) buttons on the

steering wheel to select another function.

> The cruise control symbol and marking

(4) in the instrument panel will go out

and the stored maximum speed will be

erased.

Cruise Control

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Adaptive Cruise Control*¹⁹

vehicles ahead, the vehicle will return to the

set speed.

Automatic standby mode

Adaptive Cruise Control may go into standby

mode if:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC²⁰) helps the

driver maintain a constant speed with a set

time interval to the vehicle ahead.

If the Curve Speed Assist (CSA)* function is

activated, it may also affect the vehicle's

speed.

the wheels lose traction

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Adaptive Cruise Control can help provide a

more relaxed driving experience on long trips

on highways or long, straight roads with even

traffic flows.

the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high

the temperature in the brake system

becomes too high

WARNING

The function is supplementary driver

support intended to facilitate driving

and help make it safer – it cannot han-

dle all situations in all traffic, weather

and road conditions.

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the vehicle's speed goes below 30 km/h

(20 mph).

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The driver must then control the vehicle's

speed.

The driver is advised to read all sec-

tions in the Owner's Manual about this

function to learn of its limitations,

which the driver must be aware of

before using the function.

Related information

Selecting and activating cruise control

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(p. 278)

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Deactivating cruise control (p. 279)

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Driver support functions are not a sub-

stitute for the driver's attention and

judgment. The driver is always respon-

sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven

in a safe manner, at the appropriate

speed, with an appropriate distance to

other vehicles, and in accordance with

current traffic rules and regulations.

The camera/radar sensor measures the distance to

the vehicle ahead.

The driver sets a speed and a time interval to

the vehicle ahead. If the camera/radar sensor

detects a slower-moving vehicle ahead, your

vehicle's speed will be automatically adapted

according to the set time interval to that vehi-

cle. When there are no longer slower-moving

Adaptive Cruise Control regulates speed by

accelerating and braking. It is normal for the

Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.

Adaptive Cruise Control

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Adaptive Cruise Control*²¹controls

brakes to emit a slight sound when they are

being used to adjust speed.

Selecting and activating Adaptive Cruise

Control* (p. 282)

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and display

Adaptive Cruise Control* limitations

(p. 285)

A summary of how Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC²²) is controlled using the left-side steer-

ing wheel keypad and how the function is

shown in the display.

Adaptive Cruise Control always attempts to

regulate speed smoothly. The driver must

apply the brakes in situations requiring imme-

diate braking. For example, when there are

great differences in speed between vehicles or

if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. Due to

limitations in the radar sensor, braking may

occur unexpectedly or not at all.

Symbols and messages for Adaptive

Cruise Control* (p. 287)

Collision risk warning from driver support

(p. 298)

Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead

(p. 301)

Adaptive Cruise Control is designed to follow

a vehicle ahead in the same lane and maintain

a time interval to that vehicle set by the driver.

If the radar sensor does not detect a vehicle

ahead, it will instead maintain the speed set

by the driver. This will also happen if the speed

of the vehicle ahead exceeds the set speed for

your vehicle.

Adjusting set speed for driver support

(p. 300)

Auto-hold braking with driver support

(p. 302)

Switching target vehicles with driver sup-

port (p. 299)

Passing assistance (p. 306)

: From standby mode - activates and

sets the current speed

CAUTION

Only a workshop may perform mainte-

nance on driver support components – an

authorized Volvo workshop is recom-

mended.

: From active mode - deactivates/

puts in standby mode

: Activates the function from standby

mode and resumes the set speed

: Increases the set speed

: Reduces the set speed

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