Volvo V60 Twin Engine (2018 year). Instruction - part 14

Keep the windscreen surface in front of the
camera sensor free from ice, snow, mist and
dirt.

Do not stick or attach anything to the wind-
screen in front of the camera sensor as this
may reduce effectiveness or cause one or
more of the systems dependent on the cam-
era to stop working.

The camera sensors have limitations similar to
the human eye, i.e. they "see" worse in darkness,
heavy snowfall or rain and in thick fog for exam-
ple. Under such conditions the functions of cam-
era-dependent systems could be significantly
reduced or temporarily disengaged.

Strong oncoming light, reflections in the carriage-
way, snow or ice on the road surface, dirty road
surfaces or unclear lane markings could also sig-
nificantly reduce camera sensor function when it
is used to scan the carriageway and detect
pedestrians and other vehicles.

The field of vision of the camera sensor is limited,
which is why pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles
cannot be detected in some situations, or they
are detected later than anticipated.

During very high temperatures the camera is
temporarily switched off for about 15 minutes
after the engine is started in order to protect
camera functionality.

Fault tracing and action

If the display shows the message

Windscreen

sensors blocked See manual

then this means

that the camera sensor is blocked and cannot
detect pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles or road
markings in front of the car.

At the same time, this means that - besides Colli-
sion Warning with Auto Brake - the following
functions will not have full functionality either:

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Active main beam

•

Driver Alert Control

•

Lane Keeping Aid

•

Road sign information

The following table presents possible causes for
a message being shown along with the appropri-
ate action.

Cause

Action

The windscreen sur-
face in front of the
camera is dirty or cov-
ered with ice or snow.

Clean the windscreen
surface in front of the
camera from dirt, ice
and snow.

Thick fog, heavy rain
or snow means that
the camera does not
work sufficiently well.

No action. At times
the camera does not
work during heavy rain
or snowfall.

The windscreen sur-
face in front of the
camera has been
cleaned but the mes-
sage remains.

Wait. It may take sev-
eral minutes for the
camera to measure
the visibility.

Dirt has appeared
between the inside of
the windscreen and
the camera.

Visit a workshop to
have the windscreen
inside the camera
cover cleaned - an
authorised Volvo
workshop is recom-
mended.

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Related information

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Read about camera sensor limitations (p. 236).

* (p. 229)

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Collision warning system* - symbols

and messages

"Collision Warning with Auto Brake and Cyclist
and Pedestrian Detection" is an aid to assist the

driver when there is a risk of colliding with a
pedestrian, bicycle or vehicle in front that are
stationary or moving in the same direction.

Symbol

Message

Specification

Collision warning sys-
tem OFF

Collision warning system switched off.

Shown when the engine is started.

The message clears after about 5 seconds or after one press of the OK button.

Collision warning sys-
tem Unavailable

The collision warning system cannot be activated.

Shown when the driver attempts to activate the function.

The message clears after about 5 seconds or after one press of the OK button.

Auto Braking was acti-
vated

Auto Brake has been active.

The message clears after one press of the OK button.

Windscreen sensors
blocked See manual

The camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.

Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.

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Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.

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Symbol

Message

Specification

Radar blocked See
manual

Collision Warning with Auto Brake is temporarily disengaged.

The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event of heavy rain or if slush
has collected in front of the radar sensor.

Read about radar sensor limitations (p. 217).

Collision warning Serv-
ice required

Collision Warning with Auto Brake is fully or partially disengaged.

•

Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Symbols are schematic - may vary by market and car model.

Related information

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* (p. 229)

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* - function (p. 230)

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* - detection of

pedestrians (p. 232)

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* - detection of

cyclists (p. 231)

•

(p. 233)

•

* - limitations

(p. 235)

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* - camera sensor

limitations (p. 236)

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BLIS*

BLIS (Blind Spot Information) is a function
designed for providing support for the driver
when driving in dense traffic on roads with sev-
eral lanes in the same direction.

BLIS is a driver's aid intended to provide a warn-
ing about:

•

vehicles in the car's blind spot

•

rapidly approaching vehicles in the left and
right-hand lanes closest to the car.

The BLIS function CTA (p. 242) (Cross Traffic
Alert) is a driver's aid intended to provide a warn-
ing about:

•

crossing traffic when the car is reversed.

WARNING

BLIS is a supplementary aid and does not

work in all situations.
BLIS is no substitute for a safe driving style

and the use of rearview and door mirrors.
BLIS can never replace the driver's responsi-

bility and attention - it is always the driver's

responsibility to change lanes in a safe man-

ner.

Overview

BLIS lamp location

Indicator lamp

BLIS symbol

The lamp illuminates on the side of the car
where the system has detected the vehicle. If
the car is overtaken on both sides at the
same time then both lamps illuminate.

Maintenance

The sensors for the BLIS functions are located
inside the rear wing/bumper on each corner of
the car.

Keep this surface clean - also on the left-hand side.

•

To ensure optimal functionality the areas in
front of the sensors must be kept clean.

Related information

•

BLIS - symbols and messages (p. 244)

* - operation (p. 241)

•

•

CTA

* (p. 242)

NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.

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BLIS* - operation

BLIS (Blind Spot Information) is a function
designed for providing support for the driver
when driving in dense traffic on roads with sev-
eral lanes in the same direction.

Activate/deactivate BLIS

BLIS is activated when the engine is started. This
is confirmed by the indicator lamps in the door
panels flashing once.

Button for activating/deactivating.

The BLIS function can be deactivated/activated
by pressing the BLIS button on the centre con-
sole.

Some combinations of the selected equipment
leave no vacant space for a button in the centre
console - in which case the function is handled
by the car's menu system MY CAR (p. 115).

When BLIS is deactivated/activated the lamp in
the button extinguishes/illuminates and the com-
bined instrument panel confirms the change with
a text message. The door panel indicator lamps
flash once upon activation.

To extinguish the message:

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Press the left stalk switch OK button.

•

Wait approx. 5 seconds - the message extin-
guishes.

When BLIS operates

Principle for BLIS: 1. Zone in blind spot. 2. Zone for rap-

idly approaching vehicle.

The BLIS function is active at speeds above
10 km/h (6 mph).

The system is designed to react when:

•

the driver's vehicle is overtaken by other
vehicles

•

the driver's vehicle is rapidly caught up by
another vehicle.

When BLIS detects a vehicle in zone 1 or a
quickly approaching vehicle in zone 2, the door
panel BLIS lamp illuminates with a constant glow.
If the driver activates the direction indicator on
the same side as the warning in this situation
then the BLIS lamp will change from a constant
glow to flashing with a more intense light.

WARNING

BLIS does not work in sharp bends.
BLIS does not work when the car is being

reversed.

Limitations

•

Dirt, ice and snow covering sensors can
reduce functionality and make it impossible
to provide warnings. BLIS cannot detect haz-
ards if it is covered.

•

Do not affix any objects, tape or labels in the
area of the sensors.

•

BLIS is deactivated when a trailer is con-
nected to the car's electrical system.

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IMPORTANT

Repair of the BLIS and CTA functions' com-
ponents or repainting the bumpers must only
be performed by a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related information

•

BLIS - symbols and messages (p. 244)

* (p. 240)

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CTA*

The BLIS function CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) is a
driver aid intended to warn about crossing traffic
when the car is reversing. CTA is a supplement
to BLIS (p. 240).

Activate/deactivate CTA

CTA is activated when the engine is started. This
is confirmed by the indicator lamps for BLIS in
the door panels flashing once.

On/Off for parking assistance and CTA sensors.

The CTA function can be deactivated/activated
separately with the Parking assistance (p. 256)
On/Off button. The BLIS lamps flash once on
reactivation.

However, the BLIS function remains activated
after the CTA has been deactivated.

WARNING

CTA is a supplementary aid and does not

work in all situations.
CTA is no substitute for a safe driving style

and the use of rearview and door mirrors.
CTA can never replace the driver's responsi-

bility and attention - it is always the driver's

responsibility to reverse in a safe manner.

When CTA operates

Principle for CTA.

CTA supplements the BLIS function by being
able to see crossing traffic from the side during
reversing, such as when reversing out of a park-
ing space.

CTA is primarily designed to detect vehicles. In
favourable conditions, it may also be able to

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detect smaller objects, such as cyclists and
pedestrians.

CTA is only active during reversing and is acti-
vated automatically when the gearbox's reverse
position is selected.

•

If CTA detects something approaching from
the side, an acoustic warning signal sounds.
The signal comes from either the left or the
right-hand speaker, depending on the direc-
tion from which the object is approaching.

•

CTA also warns by illuminating the BLIS
lamps.

•

An additional warning is provided in the form
of an illuminated icon in the display screen's
PAS graphics (p. 256).

Limitations

CTA does not perform optimally in all situations,
but has a certain limitation - for example, the CTA
sensors cannot "see" through other parked vehi-
cles or obstructing objects.

Here are some examples of when CTA's "field of
vision" may be limited from the beginning and
approaching vehicles cannot therefore be
detected until they are very close:

The car is parked deep inside a parking slot.

Blind CTA sector.

Sector where CTA can detect/"see".

In an angled parking slot CTA can be completely "blind"

on one side.

However, when the driver is slowly reversing the
car, the angle is changed in relation to the vehi-

cle/object that is blocking, at which the blind
sector rapidly decreases.

Examples of further limitations:

•

Dirt, ice and snow covering sensors can
reduce functionality and make it impossible
to provide warnings. CTA cannot detect haz-
ards if it is covered.

•

CTA is deactivated when a trailer is con-
nected to the car’s electrical system.

IMPORTANT

Repair of the BLIS and CTA functions' com-
ponents or repainting the bumpers must only
be performed by a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.

Maintenance

The sensors for the BLIS and CTA functions are
located inside the rear wing/bumper on each
corner of the car.

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Keep this surface clean - also on the left-hand side.

•

To ensure optimal functionality the areas in
front of the sensors must be kept clean.

•

Do not affix any objects, tape or labels in the
area of the sensors.

Related information

•

BLIS - symbols and messages (p. 244)

* (p. 240)

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BLIS - symbols and messages

In situations where the BLIS (Blind Spot
Information) (p. 240) and CTA (Cross Traffic
Alert) (p. 242) functions fail or are interrupted,
the combined instrument panel may show a sym-
bol, supplemented by an explanatory message.
Follow any recommendation given.

Message examples:

Message

Specification

CTA OFF

CTA is manually switched off -
BLIS is active.

BLIS and
CTA OFF
Trailer
attached

BLIS and CTA are temporarily
non-operational because a
trailer is connected to the
car's electrical system.

BLIS and
CTA Service
required

BLIS and CTA are non-opera-
tional.

•

Visit a workshop if the
message remains - an
authorised Volvo work-
shop is recommended.

A text message can be acknowledged by briefly
pressing the OK button on the direction indicator
stalk.

Related information

•

* (p. 240)

Road Sign Information (RSI)*

The Road Sign Information function (RSI – Road
Sign Information) helps the driver to remember
which speed-related road signs the car has
passed.

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Examples of readable speed related signs

The RSI function gives information on current
speed, e.g. that a motorway or road is starting/
ending and when overtaking is prohibited.

If both a sign for motorway/road for motorised
traffic and a sign showing the maximum permit-
ted speed are passed, RSI decides to show the
sign symbol for maximum permitted speed.

WARNING

•

The Road Sign Information function is
supplementary driver support intended to
facilitate driving and make it safer – it
cannot handle all situations in all traffic,
weather and road conditions.

•

Road Sign Information is not a substitute
for the driver's attention and judgement.
The driver is always responsible for
ensuring the car is driven in a safe man-
ner, at the appropriate speed, with an
appropriate distance to other vehicles,
and in accordance with current traffic
rules and regulations.

RSI On/Off

The function for Road Sign Information is select-
able - the driver can select On or Off.

Activate RSI as follows:

1. Search and locate the function in the menu

system MY CAR, see MY CAR (p. 115).

2. Highlight

Road sign information

by press-

ing the OK/MENU button once and go back
out with EXIT.

Related information

•

(p. 246)

•

* - limitations

(p. 248)

Road signs shown in the combined instrument panel are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* -

operation

The Road Sign Information function (RSI

) reg-

isters and shows road signs in different ways
depending on the sign and the situation.

Recorded speed information

When RSI has recorded a road sign with an
imposed speed, the combined instrument panel
displays the sign as a symbol.

Together with the symbol for
the current speed limit, a sign

showing that overtaking is pro-
hibited may also be displayed
where appropriate.

End of speed limit or motorway

When RSI detects an "indirect speed sign" that
means end of current speed limit - e.g. at end of
motorway - a symbol with the corresponding road
sign is shown in the combined instrument panel.

Examples of indirect speed sign

are:

End of all restrictions.

End of motorway.

The symbol in the combined instrument panel
extinguishes after 10-30 seconds and remains
extinguished until the next speed-related sign is
passed.

Changed speed limit

On passing a direct speed sign when the speed
limit changes, a symbol with the corresponding
road sign is shown in the combined instrument
panel.

Example of a direct speed
sign

The symbol in the combined instrument panel
extinguishes after approx. 5 minutes and remains
extinguished until the next speed-related sign is
passed.

Sensus Navigation

If the car is equipped with Sensus Navigation,
speed information is read from the navigation
unit in the following cases:

•

On detection of signs that indirectly indicate
a speed limit, such as motorway, dual car-
riageway and city limit signs.

•

If a previously detected speed sign is
assumed not to apply any longer, but no new
sign has been detected.

Road Sign Information

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Additional signs

Examples of additional signs

Sometimes different speed limits are signposted
for the same road - an additional sign then indi-
cates the circumstances under which the differ-
ent speeds apply. The road section may be par-
ticularly susceptible to accidents in rain and/or
fog, for example.

An additional sign relating to rain is displayed
only if the windscreen wipers are in use.

The speed applicable on an exit
is indicated in certain markets
by means of an additional sign
containing an arrow.

Speed signs linked to this type
of additional sign are displayed

only if the driver is using the direction indicator.

Some speeds are applicable
only after e.g. a specific dis-
tance or at a certain time of
day. The driver's attention is
drawn to the situation by
means of a symbol for an addi-
tional sign under the symbol

showing speed.

A symbol for additional sign in
the form of an empty frame
under the combined instrument
panel's speed symbol

means

that RSI has detected an addi-
tional sign with supplementary
information for the current

speed limit.

Speed Alert On/Off

The

Speed Limit Warning

subfunction for RSI

is selectable - the driver can select On or Off.

The speed warning is given in
the form of the combined
instrument panel's symbol

for

maximum permitted speed
temporarily flashing when the
speed is exceeded by 5 km/h
(5 mph) or more.

Activate

Speed alert

as follows:

1. Search and locate the function in the menu

system MY CAR, see MY CAR (p. 115).

2. Highlight

Speed alert

by pressing the OK/

MENU button once and go back out with
EXIT.

Related information

•

* (p. 244)

•

* - limitations

(p. 248)

•

MY CAR (p. 115)

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* -

limitations

The Road Sign Information (RSI

) function may

have limitations in certain situations.

The camera sensor for RSI has limitations just
like the human eye. Find out more about this in
the section on the camera sensor limitations
(p. 236)).

Signs which indirectly provide information on a
prevailing speed limit, e.g. name signs for towns/
districts, are not recorded by RSI.

Examples of factors that can reduce RSI are as
follows:

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Faded signs

•

Signs positioned on bends

•

Rotated or damaged signs

•

Signs positioned high above the roadway

•

Fully/partially obscured or poorly positioned
signs

•

signs completely or partly covered with frost,
snow and/or dirt

•

digital road maps

are out-of-date, inaccu-

rate or have no speed information

Related information

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* (p. 244)

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Driver Alert Control - DAC (p. 250).

(p. 246)

Driver Alert System*

The Driver Alert System is intended to assist dri-
vers whose driving ability is deteriorating or who
are inadvertently leaving the lane they are driving
on.

The Driver Alert System consists of different
functions which can either be switched on at the
same time or individually:

•

•

Lane Departure Warning - LDW (p. 252).

A switched-on function is set in standby mode
and is not activated automatically until speed
exceeds 65 km/h (40 mph).

The function is deactivated again when speed
decreases to below 60 km/h (37 mph).

Both functions use a camera which is dependent
on the lane having side markings painted on
each side.

WARNING

Driver Alert System does not work in all situa-

tions but is designed merely as a supplemen-

tary aid.
The driver always bears ultimate responsibility

for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.

Road Sign Information

In cars equipped with Sensus Navigation.

Map data with speed information does not exist for all areas.

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Related information

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

* (p. 249)

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* (p. 252)

Driver Alert Control (DAC)*

The DAC function is intended to attract the driv-
er's attention when he/she starts to drive less
consistently, e.g. if he/she becomes distracted
or starts to fall asleep.

The objective for DAC is to detect slowly deterio-
rating driving ability and it is primarily intended for
major roads. The function is not intended for city
traffic.

A camera detects the side markings painted on
the carriageway and compares the section of the
road with the driver's steering wheel movements.
The driver is alerted if the vehicle does not follow
the carriageway evenly.

In some cases driving ability is not affected
despite driver fatigue. In which case there may
not be any warning issued for the driver. For this
reason it is always important to stop and take a

break in the event of any signs of driver fatigue,
irrespective of whether or not DAC issues a
warning.

The function must not be used to extend a
period of driving. Always plan breaks at regu-
lar intervals, and make sure you are well
rested.

Limitation

In some cases the system may issue a warning
despite driving ability not deteriorating, for exam-
ple:

•

in strong side winds

•

on rutted road surfaces.

The camera sensor has certain limitations
(p. 236).

Related information

•

Driver Alert System

* (p. 248)

•

(p. 250)

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* - symbols and

messages (p. 251)

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Driver Alert Control (DAC)* -

operation

Settings are made from the centre console dis-
play screen and its menu system.

On/Off

The Driver Alert function can be set in standby
mode via the menu system MY CAR (p. 115):

•

Checked box - function activated.

•

Unchecked box - the function is deactivated.

Function

Driver Alert is activated when speed exceeds
65 km/h (40 mph) and remains active as long as
the speed is above 60 km/h (37 mph).

If the vehicle is being driven erratically,
the driver is notified by an acoustic sig-
nal plus the text message

Driver Alert

Time for a break

- the linked symbol

is illuminated in the combined instrument panel
at the same time. The warning is repeated after a
time if driving ability does not improve.

The warning symbol can go off:

•

Press the left stalk switch OK button.

WARNING

An alarm from Driver Alert Control should be

taken very seriously, as a sleepy driver is often

not aware of his/her own condition.
If the alarm sounds or you feel fatigued:

•

Stop the car safely as soon as possible
and rest.

Studies have shown that it is just as danger-

ous to drive while tired as it is to drive under

the influence of alcohol or other stimulants.

Related information

•

Driver Alert System

* (p. 248)

•

Read about camera sensor limitations (p. 236).

* (p. 249)

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Driver Alert Control (DAC)* -

symbols and messages

DAC (p. 249) can show symbols and text mes-
sages on the combined instrument panel or in

the centre console's display screen in different
situations.

Here are some examples:

Symbol

Message

Specification

Driver Alert Time for a break

The vehicle has been driven inconsistently - the driver is alerted by an acoustic warning signal + text.

Windscreen sensors blocked See
manual

The camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.

Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.

•

Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.

Driver Alert system Service required

The system is disengaged.

•

Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Symbols are schematic - may vary by market and car model.

Related information

•

Driver Alert System

* (p. 248)

•

* (p. 249)

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