2011 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 173

04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake* Introduction Collision Warning with Auto-brake is designed to assist the driver if there is a risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead that is at a standstill or moving in the same direction as your vehicle. Collision Warning consists of the following three functions: WARNING performed by a trained and qualified Volvo technician. • Collision Warning does not work in all driving, traffic, weather and road conditions. It does not react to vehicles not traveling in the same direction as your vehicle. The collision warning system is not designed to detect pedestrians. Warnings are only provided when the risk of collision is high. The "Function" section provides information about limitations that the driver must be aware of before using Collision Warning. The auto-brake function can help reduce the speed at impact but the driver should always apply the brakes for the best possible braking effect, even if auto-brake is actively applying the brakes. Never wait for a collision warning. This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's attention and judgement. The driver is responsible for maintaining a safe distance and speed, even when the collision warning system is in use. Maintenance of the Collision Warning system's components must only be Function • • • Collision Warning warns the driver of a potential collision situation. • Brake Support helps the driver brake efficiently in a critical situation. 04 • Auto-brake brakes the vehicle automatically if a collision cannot be avoided. Autobrake cannot prevent a collision but can reduce the speed at which a collision occurs. Function overview WARNING The auto-brake function cannot prevent a collision but instead is intended to reduce speed at the moment of impact. For full braking effect, driver must apply the brakes. Visual warning signal, collision risk Radar sensor Camera • Collision Warning The radar sensor and the camera work together to detect stationary vehicles and vehicles that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle. If there is a risk of collision, the driver is alerted by a flashing red warning light and an audible warning signal. Collision warning is active at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h). `` • * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. G017382 • 173