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Driver distraction
The driver is responsible for doing everything
possible to ensure the safety of themselves,
their passengers and other road users. Part of
this responsibility is avoiding distractions
such as carrying out an activity that is not
related to operating the car in a driving envi-
ronment.
Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with
content-rich entertainment and communica-
tions systems. This could be mobile phones
with handsfree, navigation systems and audio
systems with lots of functions. You may also
have other portable electronic devices for your
own convenience. Used correctly, in a safe
way they can enrich the driving experience. If
they are used in the wrong way they could dis-
tract you.
We wish to give the following warnings regar-
ding such systems, to indicate Volvo's con-
cern for your safety. Never use a device or
function in the car in such a way that it will
distract you from the task of driving safely.
Distractions can lead to serious accidents.
Apart from these general warnings, we offer
the following advice regarding the new func-
tions that may be in the car:
WARNING
•
Never use a hand-held mobile phone
while driving. In some areas it is forbid-
den for the driver to use a mobile
phone while the car is moving.
•
If the car is equipped with a navigation
system you must only set and change
the itinerary when the car is parked.
•
Never program the audio system while
the car is moving. Program the radio's
presets when the car is parked and
then use the programmed presets for
faster and simpler use of the radio.
•
Never use laptops or hand-held com-
puters while the car is moving.
Related information
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Sound, media and Internet (p. 496)
