2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 157

04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* Standby mode due to action by the driver ACC is temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode: An automatic switch to standby mode may be caused if: vehicle ahead at lower speeds, including a complete stop. During short stops (less than approximately 3 seconds) in slow-moving traffic, your vehicle will begin moving again automatically as soon as the vehicle ahead begins to move. If it takes more than 3 seconds for the vehicle ahead to begin moving, ACC will be automatically go into standby mode. The driver will then have to reactivate ACC in one of the following ways: 04 when the brakes are applied if the driver's seat belt is taken off If the driver's door is opened if the gear selector is moved to N if the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than 1 minute. • the wheels lose traction • brake temperature is high • the radar sensor is obstructed by, for example, wet snow or rain. Queue Assist* The following functions are linked to your vehicle's automatic transmission and comprise the Queue Assist feature. Please note that the lowest speed that can be set is 18 mph (30 km/h), although ACC can maintain a set speed/distance to a vehicle ahead down to a standstill. Queue Assist consists of the following features: NOTE If the accelerator pedal is only depressed for a short time, such as when passing another vehicle, ACC is deactivated temporarily and is reactivated when the pedal is released. • By pressing • By accelerating up to at least 3 mph (4 km/h) Your vehicle will then resume following the vehicle ahead at the set time interval. Automatic standby mode Adaptive cruise control is linked to other systems such as the stability and traction control system (DSTC). If this system is not functioning properly, adaptive cruise control is automatically deactivated and will go into standby mode. In the event of automatic deactivation, an audible signal will sound and the message Cruise control Cancelled is shown in the display. The driver must then intervene and adapt the vehicle's speed to the surrounding traffic and regulate the distance to the vehicle ahead. Enhanced speed interval Your vehicle can maintain the set time interval to the vehicle ahead at any permissible speed, including a complete stop. In order to activate ACC at speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h): NOTE ACC can remain active and keep your vehicle at a standstill for up to 2 minutes. After 2 minutes have elapsed, the parking brake will be engaged and ACC will go into standby mode. To reactivate ACC, the driver must release the parking brake (see page 122) and press . • The vehicle ahead must be within a reasonable distance (not farther away than approx. 100 ft/30 meters) • The lowest speed that can be selected is 18 mph (30 km/h), although ACC will also help maintain the set time interval to the `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 157