Get Driver support -> Distance Alert Guide for Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

DRIVER SUPPORT

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.

WARNING

Distance Alert warning light on the windshield.

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.

Even if the vehicle is not equipped with head-

up display, a warning light will be displayed on

the windshield and glow steadily if the time

interval to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the

set time interval.

Symbol for Distance Alert on the windshield with

head-up display

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.

Related information

Electronic Stability Control (p. 277)

•

Distance Alert is active at speeds

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

Roll Stability Control

Distance Alert

}}

* Option/accessory. 281

DRIVER SUPPORT

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*.

NOTE

WARNING

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.

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.

•

Activate or deactivate the

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.

NOTE

Distance Alert is deactivated while Adap-

tive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist* is

active.

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.

•

WARNING

GRAY button indicator light – the function

is deactivated.

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.

Distance Alert is automatically activated each

time the engine is started.

Related information

Distance Alert * (p. 281)

•

Related information

Distance Alert limitations (p. 283)

Activating or deactivating Distance Alert

(p. 282)

•

Distance Alert limitations (p. 283)

•

Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead

(p. 308)

Collision risk warning from driver support

(p. 305)

•

Head-up display* (p. 143)

282

* Option/accessory.

DRIVER SUPPORT

Distance Alert limitations¹³

: Reduces the set speed

Cruise control

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.

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*.

Marker for set speed

The vehicle's current speed

Set speed

Overview

WARNING

NOTE

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.

•

In vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise

Control*(ACC¹⁵), it is possible to switch

between Cruise Control and Adaptive

Cruise Control.

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.

•

Function buttons and symbols.

NOTE

: Activates Cruise Control from

standby mode and resumes the set speed

The function uses the vehicle's camera and

radar sensor, which has certain general

limitations.

: Increases the set speed

: From standby mode – activates

Related information

Cruise Control and sets the current speed

Distance Alert * (p. 281)

•

: From active mode – deactivates/

puts Cruise Control in standby mode

Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 318)

Head-up display* (p. 143)

Distance Alert

}}

* Option/accessory. 283

Driver support -> Distance Alert for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

Popular Manuals