Volvo XC70 (2016 year). Instruction - part 11

Adjustable steering force* (p. 179)

This system is available on Canadian mod-

els only.

Comfort

Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride

and the transmission shifts gears at lower

rpm. This mode is particularly suitable for

long-distance highway driving. The indicator

light in the button will be on when this mode

is selected.

Sport

In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is

reduced during cornering and steering

response is more immediate. The transmis-

sion shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driv-

ing. The indicator light in the button will be on

to indicate that Sport mode has been

selected.

Advanced

In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal

and steering response is very direct. Gear

shifting is done at high rpm in each gear for

dynamic and active driving.

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Stability system – introduction

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system

consists of a number of functions designed to

help reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding

and to generally help improve directional sta-

bility.

A pulsating sound will be audible

when the system is actively operat-

ing and is normal. Acceleration will

also be slightly slower than normal.

WARNING

ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot

deal with all situations or road conditions.
The driver is always responsible for oper-

ating the vehicle in a safe manner in

accordance with current traffic regulations.

ESC consists of the following functions:

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Traction control

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Spin control

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Active Yaw Control

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Trailer Stability Assist

Traction Control (TC)

This function is designed to help reduce

wheel spin at low speeds by transferring

power from a drive wheel that begins to lose

traction to the wheel on the opposite side of

the vehicle (on the same axle).

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Spin Control (SC)

The SC function is designed to help prevent

the drive wheels from spinning while the vehi-

cle is accelerating.

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

This function helps maintain directional stabil-

ity, for example when cornering, by braking

one or more of the wheels if the vehicle

shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally.

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)

The TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is tow-

ing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have

begun to sway. See Trailer Stability Assist

(TSA) (p. 283) for more information.
This system is automatically deactivated if the

driver selects Sport mode.

Related information

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Stability system – operation (p. 176)

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Stability system – symbols and messages

(p. 177)

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Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 283)

Stability system – operation

Operation

Sport mode

The stability system is always activated and

cannot be switched off.

However, the driver can

select Sport mode, which

offers more active driving

characteristics.
Sport mode can be selected

in the MY CAR menus, see

My Car – introduction (p. 76).
In Sport mode, the engine management sys-

tem monitors movement of the accelerator

pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving

by allowing more lateral movement of the rear

wheels before ESC is activated.
Under certain circumstances, such as when

driving with snow chains, or driving in deep

snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to

temporarily use Sport mode for maximum

tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the acceler-

ator pedal, ETC will also activate to help sta-

bilize the vehicle.
To switch to Sport mode:
Sport mode remains active until the driver

switches it off in the menu or until the engine

is switched off. ETC will return to normal

mode when the engine is restarted.

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Stability system – introduction (p. 175)

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Stability system – symbols and messages

(p. 177)

Included when a Volvo trailer hitch is installed

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Stability system – symbols and

messages

Symbols and messages in the main
instrument panel
A text message can be erased by pressing

briefly the OK button on the turn signal lever.

Symbol Message

Description

ESC Temporarily OFF

The ESC system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The function

reactivates automatically when the brakes have cooled.

ESC Service required

The ESC system is not functioning properly.

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Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and restart it.

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If the message is still displayed when the engine has restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work-

shop to have the system inspected.

and

"Message"

Read the message in the instrument panel.

Steady glow for

2 seconds.

The system is performing a self-diagnostic test.

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Symbol Message

Description

Flashing symbol.

ESC is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.

Steady glow.

Sport mode has been activated.
Please note that ESC is not deactivated at this time but its functionality is reduced.

WARNING

The stability system is intended to help

improve driving safety. It supplements, but

can never replace, the driver's judgment

and responsibility when operating the vehi-

cle. Speed and driving style should always

be adapted to traffic and road conditions.

Related information

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Stability system – introduction (p. 175)

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Stability system – operation (p. 176)

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Adjustable steering force*

Steering force increases with the speed of the

vehicle to give the driver enhanced sense of

control and stability. At low speed the vehicle

is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking,

etc.

Adjustable steering force*
Steering force can be changed under

CAR

Car settings

Steering wheel

force

. Select

Low

Medium

High

. For a

description of the menu system, My Car –

introduction (p. 76).

This steering force level menu function

cannot be accessed when the vehicle is in

motion.

Active chassis* (Four C) (p. 175)

In certain situations, the power steering

may become too warm and will have to be

temporarily cooled down. While this is

happening, the power steering effect will

be reduced slightly and somewhat more

effort may be required to turn the steering

wheel.
If this occurs, a message will be displayed

in the instrument panel.

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* –

introduction

RSI is a feature that helps the driver see road

signs with the posted speed limit.

Introduction

Examples of readable road signs

If the vehicle passes a sign showing the

speed limit, this will be displayed in the center

console.

WARNING

RSI does not function in all situations and

is only intended to provide supplementary

information.
The driver is always responsible for oper-

ating the vehicle safely.

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Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation

Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* – introduc-

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Road Sign Information (RSI) –

operation

Speed limit information

When RSI registers a road sign showing the

speed limit, this sign is displayed as a symbol

on the instrument panel.

Settings in MY CAR

Possible settings in MY CAR

Displaying the speed limit indication can be

deactivated. To do so:

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Deselect the alternative in MY CAR

Settings

Car settings

Road Sign

Information

or cancel by pressing EXIT.

Speed alert

The driver can opt to be alerted if the vehicle

exceeds the posted speed limit by more than

3 mph (5 km/h). The alert is given when the

symbol with the posted speed limit in the

instrument panel begins to flash.
To activate speed alert:

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Check the Speed alert box in MY CAR

Settings

Car settings

Speed alert

or cancel by pressing EXIT.

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tion (p. 179)

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Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations

My Car – introduction (p. 76)

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Road Sign Information (RSI) –

limitations

RSI's camera has the same limitations as the

human eye. See The camera’s limitations

(p. 217) for more information about the cam-

era's limitations.
Signs that indirectly indicate the speed limit

(such as a sign with a town's name and the

permitted speed limit) will not be registered

by RSI.
Other factors that may interfere with RSI

include:

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Faded signs

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Signs located in a curve

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Twisted or damaged signs

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Obstructed signs

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Signs that are partially covered by snow,

ice, etc.

Related information

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* – introduc-

tion (p. 179)

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Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation

The camera’s limitations (p. 217)

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Cruise control (CC) – introduction

Cruise control is designed to assist the driver

by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily

intended for use on long straight roads in

steady traffic, such as on highways and other

main roads.

Operation

Steering wheel-mounted controls and display

Standby mode

Resume set speed

Deactivating

Activate/set speed

Selected speed (gray symbol indicates

standby mode)
Cruise control active: white symbol (gray

symbol indicates standby mode)

Related information

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Cruise control (CC) – engaging and set-

ting speed (p. 181)

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Cruise control (CC) – deactivating

(p. 183)

Cruise control (CC) – engaging and

setting speed

Cruise control is designed to assist the driver

by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily

intended for use on long straight roads in

steady traffic, such as on highways and other

main roads.

Engaging the cruise control function

Steering wheel-mounted controls and display

Standby mode

Resume set speed

Deactivating

Activate/set speed

Selected speed (gray symbol indicates

standby mode)
Cruise control active: white symbol (gray

symbol indicates standby mode)

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Before a speed can be set, the cruise control

system must be engaged (put in standby

mode).

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Press the CRUISE button (1).
> The symbol illuminates and the text

(---) mph

(5) indicates that cruise con-

trol is in standby mode.

Putting cruise control in standby mode

does not set a cruising speed.

Setting a speed
Use the

buttons set the vehicle's

current speed. The set speed is shown in the

display.

Cruise control cannot be engaged at

speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).

Adjusting the set speed
After a speed has been set, it can be
increased or decreased by using the

buttons.
1. Press or briefly and release the

button to increase or decrease vehicle

speed by approximately 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> This will become the set speed when

the button is released.

2. Press and hold one of these buttons to

increase/decrease the speed in 1-mph or

1-km/h increments. Release the button

when you have reached the desired

speed.

Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181)

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A temporary increase in speed by

pressing the accelerator pedal, for less

than 1 minute (e.g. when passing

another car), does not affect the cur-

rent cruise control setting. The vehicle

will automatically return to the previ-

ously set speed when the accelerator

pedal is released.

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If one of the cruise control buttons is

kept depressed for more than approx.

1 minute cruise control is disengaged.

The engine must then be switched off

in order to reset cruise control.

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Cruise control (CC) – deactivating

(p. 183)

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Toggling between ACC and CC

(standard Cruise Control)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps the

driver maintain a safe distance/time interval to

the vehicle ahead.

Switching from ACC to CC
This may be useful if, for example, the radar

sensor is obstructed in some way. See

Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations (p. 193)

for additional information.

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Press and hold the

button; the symbol

in the instrument panel will switch from

> This activates the standard cruise control

function (see Cruise control (CC) – intro-

duction (p. 181)).

WARNING

Switching from ACC to CC means that:

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Your vehicle will no longer automati-

cally maintain a set distance to a vehi-

cle ahead.

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Only the set speed will be maintained

and the driver will have to apply the

brakes when needed.

Switching from CC to ACC
Switch off cruise control by pressing

once

or twice as needed according to the instruc-

tions in the previous section "Turning ACC off

completely." The next time the system is

switched on, ACC will be reactivated.

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Adaptive Cruise Control – function

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(p. 185)

Cruise control (CC) – deactivating

Cruise control is designed to assist the driver

by maintaining a set speed. It is primarily

intended for use on long straight roads in

steady traffic, such as on highways and other

main roads.

Automatic deactivation
The cruise control is automatically deacti-

vated temporarily if one of the following

occurs:

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If the speed drops below approximately

20 mph (30 km/h).

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When the brake pedal is depressed.

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If the gear selector is moved to position

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During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.

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If the vehicle's speed is increased by

using the accelerator pedal for more than

1 minute.

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Engine speed (rpm) is too high or too low.

The currently set speed will be saved in the

system's memory.

Temporary deactivation
The driver can temporarily deactivate the

cruise control by pressing 0. The saved

speed is shown in brackets in the information

display.

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Resume set speed
If the cruise control has been deactivated

temporarily, it can be reactivated by pressing

. The vehicle's speed returns to the most

recently set speed.

WARNING

There may be a significant increase in
speed after the

button has been

pressed.

Deactivation
The Cruise control is disengaged by pressing

or by switching off the engine. The set

speed is cleared.

WARNING

Cruise control should not be used in heavy

traffic or when driving on wet or slippery

roads. Cruise control may not maintain set

speed on steep downgrades.

Related information

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Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181)

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Cruise control (CC) – engaging and set-

ting speed (p. 181)

Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction

ACC is an optional system designed to assist

the driver by maintaining a set speed or a set

time interval to the vehicle ahead. It is primar-

ily intended for use on long straight roads in

steady traffic, such as on highways and other

main roads.

When the driver has set the desired speed

and the time interval to the vehicle ahead,

ACC functions as follows:

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If there are no other vehicles in the lane

ahead of you, your vehicle will travel at

the set speed.

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If ACC's radar sensor detects a slower

moving vehicle in the lane ahead, the sys-

tem will adapt your vehicle's speed to

help maintain the set time interval to the

vehicle ahead. When there are no longer

slower moving vehicles ahead, your vehi-

cle will accelerate to resume the set

speed.

If ACC is switched off completely or in

standby mode and your vehicle comes too

close to another vehicle ahead, the driver will

be warned by the Distance Alert system (see

Distance Alert – introduction (p. 198)).

WARNING

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Adaptive Cruise Control cannot cover

all driving situations and traffic,

weather and road conditions. The

"Function" section provides informa-

tion about limitations that the driver

must be aware of before using this

feature.

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This system is designed to be a sup-

plementary driving aid. It is not, how-

ever, intended to replace the driver's

attention and judgement. The driver is

responsible for maintaining a safe dis-

tance and speed and must intervene if

Adaptive Cruise Control does not

maintain a suitable speed or suitable

distance to the vehicle ahead.

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Maintenance of ACC components may

only be performed by a trained and

qualified Volvo technician.

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Operation

Controls and display

Resume previous settings.

Off/On/Standby mode

Decrease/increase time interval

Put in active mode and set a speed (each

additional press increases/decreases

speed by 1 mph (approximately 2 km/h))
Set speed (shown in green when active,

shown in white when in standby mode)
Time interval

ACC active (green symbol) or in standby

mode (white symbol)

Related information

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Toggling between ACC and CC (standard

Cruise Control) (p. 183)

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Cruise control (CC) – introduction (p. 181)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – troubleshooting

(p. 197)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – symbols and

messages (p. 195)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time

interval (p. 189)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – setting speed

(p. 188)

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Radar sensor (p. 193)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – Queue

Assist (p. 191)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – passing

another vehicle (p. 191)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations

(p. 193)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – function

(p. 185)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging

(p. 187)

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Adaptive Cruise Control – deactivating

(p. 189)

Adaptive Cruise Control – function

Function

Function overview

Warning light, braking by driver required

Controls in steering wheel

Radar sensor in front grille

Adaptive Cruise Control consists of:

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A cruise control system to maintain a set

speed

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A system to maintain a set distance to the

vehicle ahead, which is expressed as a

time interval. For example, you can

choose to remain approximately 2 sec-

onds behind the vehicle ahead. The

actual distance required to maintain a

2-second interval will vary according the

speed of the vehicles.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

WARNING

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Adaptive Cruise Control is not a colli-

sion avoidance system. The driver is

always responsible for applying the

brakes if the system does not detect

another vehicle.

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Adaptive Cruise Control does not react

to people or animals, or small vehicles

such as bicycles and motorcycles. It

also does not react to slow moving,

parked or approaching vehicles, or

stationary objects.

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Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in

demanding driving conditions such as

city driving or other heavy traffic situa-

tions, in slippery conditions, when

there is a great deal of water or slush

on the road, during heavy rain or

snow, in poor visibility, on winding

roads or on highway on- or off-ramps.

The distance to the vehicle ahead (in the

same lane) is monitored by a radar sensor.

Your vehicle's speed is regulated by acceler-

ating and braking. The brakes may emit a

sound when they are being modulated by the

adaptive cruise control system. This is nor-

mal.

WARNING

The brake pedal moves when the adaptive

cruise control system modulates the

brakes. Do not rest your foot under the

brake pedal.

The ACC system is designed to smoothly

regulate speed. However, the driver must

apply the brakes in situations that require

immediate braking. This applies when there

are great differences in speed between vehi-

cles, or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

WARNING

Due to limitations in the radar sensor,

braking may occur unexpectedly or not at

all, see Adaptive Cruise Control – limita-

tions (p. 193).

Adaptive Cruise Control can be put in active

mode at any permitted speed. However, if the

vehicle's speed falls below 18 mph (30 km/h)

or if engine speed (rpm) becomes too low,

ACC disengages (goes into standby mode)

and will no longer modulate the brakes. The

driver will then have to maintain a safe dis-

tance to the vehicle ahead.

WARNING

When Adaptive Cruise Control is in

standby mode or is switched off com-

pletely, the brakes will not be modulated

automatically. The driver must assume full

control over the vehicle.

Warning light—driver braking required
Adaptive Cruise Control can exert brake force

that is equivalent to approximately 40% of

the vehicle's total braking capacity. In situa-

tions requiring more brake force than ACC

can provide and if the driver does not apply

the brakes, an audible signal from the Colli-

sion Warning system will sound and warning

light will illuminate (see Collision warning* –

function (p. 211)) in the windshield to alert

the driver to react.

Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations

Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light

contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the

driver is not looking straight ahead may

make the visual warning signal in the wind-

shield difficult to see.

The illustration is generic; details will vary, depending on the model

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WARNING

Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of

vehicles detected by the radar sensor, see

(p. 193). In some cases there may be no

warning or the warning may be delayed.

The driver should always apply the brakes

when necessary.

Steep inclines and/or heavy loads
ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly

level roads. The system may have difficulty

maintaining the correct distance to a vehicle

ahead on steep inclines, if the vehicle is car-

rying a heavy load or is towing a trailer. In

these situations, the driver should always be

prepared to apply the brakes if necessary.

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Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging

Putting ACC in standby mode
Before ACC can be used to regulate speed

and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead, it

must first be put in standby mode.
To do so:

Controls and display

Off/On/Standby mode

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Press

(2).

> The same symbol (7) appears (in white) in

the instrument panel to indicate that ACC

is in standby mode.

The driver's door must be closed and the

driver's seat belt must be fastened before

ACC can be put in active mode. If the driv-

er's seat belt is taken off or if the driver's

door is opened, ACC will return to standby

mode.

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Adaptive Cruise Control – setting

speed

Setting a speed
Once ACC has been put in standby mode:

Controls and display

Put in active mode and set a speed (each

additional press increases/decreases

speed by 1 mph (approximately 2 km/h))

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Press

(4).

> The set speed, for example 60 mph (5),

will be magnified for several seconds and

the frame around the speed will change

colors from white to green to indicate

that this speed has been stored (set).

When this symbol has changed col-

ors from white to green, ACC is in

active mode and the vehicle will

maintain the set speed.

This symbol indicates that

you are approaching a vehi-

cle ahead.
ACC will switch from main-

taining a set speed to main-

taining a set distance from

that vehicle.

When this happens, a speed

range will be indicated on

the speedometer:
The higher speed (the cur-

rently set speed (5)) will be

marked in green.

The lower speed in the range is the speed of

the vehicle ahead.

Changing the set speed

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After a speed has been set, it can be

increased or decreased by briefly press-
ing the

buttons. Each time one

of these buttons is pressed, the vehicle's

speed changes by 5 mph or 5 km/h. If the

speed is increased by pressing the accel-

erator pedal, the vehicle's speed when

the button is pressed will be set.

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Press and hold one of these buttons to

increase/decrease the speed in 1-mph or

1-km/h increments. Release the button

when you have reached the desired

speed.

in the display, see Adaptive Cruise

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If one of the Adaptive Cruise Control

buttons is pressed for more than

approximately one minute, ACC will be

deactivated. The engine must then be

switched off and restarted to reset

ACC.

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In some situations Adaptive Cruise

Control cannot be put in active mode.

Cruise control Unavailable

is shown

Control – symbols and messages

(p. 195).

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