DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory. 203
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)*
The adaptive cruise control (ACC – Adaptive
Cruise Control) helps the driver to maintain an
even speed combined with a pre-selected time
interval to the vehicle ahead.
The adaptive cruise control provides a more
relaxing driving experience on long journeys on
motorways and long straight main roads in
smooth traffic flows.
The driver sets the desired speed (p. 206) and
time interval to the car in front. When the radar
detector detects a slower vehicle in front of the
car, the speed is automatically adapted to that.
When the road is clear again the car returns to
the selected speed.
If the adaptive cruise control is switched off or
set to standby mode and the car comes too close
to a vehicle in front, then the driver is warned
instead by a Distance Alert (p. 199) about the
short distance.
WARNING
The driver must always be observant with
regard to the traffic conditions and intervene
when the adaptive cruise control is not main-
taining a suitable speed or suitable distance.
The adaptive cruise control cannot handle all
traffic, weather and road conditions.
Read all the sections about the adaptive
cruise control in the owner's manual in order
to learn about its limitations, of which the
driver should be aware before it is used.
The driver always bears responsibility for
maintaining the correct distance and speed,
even when the adaptive cruise control is
being used.
IMPORTANT
Maintenance of adaptive cruise control com-
ponents must only be performed at a work-
shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Automatic gearbox
Cars with automatic gearbox have enhanced
functionality with the adaptive cruise control's
Queue assistance (p. 210) function.
Related information
•Adaptive cruise control* - function (p. 204)
•Adaptive cruise control* - overview (p. 205)
•Adaptive cruise control* - managing speed
(p. 206)
•Adaptive cruise control* - set time interval
(p. 207)
•Adaptive cruise control* - temporary deacti-
vation, and standby mode (p. 208)
•Adaptive cruise control* - overtaking another
vehicle (p. 209)
•Adaptive cruise control* - deactivate (p. 209)
•Adaptive Cruise Control* - queue assistance
(p. 210)
•Adaptive cruise control* - switch cruise con-
trol functionality (p. 212)
•Radar sensor (p. 216)
•Radar sensor - limitations (p. 216)
•Adaptive cruise control* - fault tracing and
action (p. 213)
•Adaptive cruise control* - symbols and mes-
sages (p. 214)
