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Driver Alert Control (DAC)*
Up to 90% of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction. Driver Alert Control is a unique
technology that can help alert a tired or distracted driver at speeds over 40 mph. Using signals from
a digital camera to monitor the road ahead along with data from steering wheel movements, DAC can
compare erratic behaviour to your normal driving style. If DAC detects that you begin to drift within your
lane, you receive an audible warning. At the same time, a message is displayed in the instrument panel
suggesting it might be time for a break.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
At speeds over 40 mph, Lane Departure Warning can help prevent single-vehicle road departures as
well as collisions caused by temporary distraction. This function uses the digital camera to register the
lane markings and help monitor the car’s position on the road. If you weave out of your lane, LDW will
alert with an audible signal. If you intentionally cross a lane marker using the direction indicators, LDW
is not activated.
* Included in the optional Technology Package
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Distance Alert*
Helping the driver to keep a safe distance from vehicles in front at speeds over 20 mph, ACC is a
supportive partner for a more relaxed driving experience on long journeys and motorways. Just select
the desired speed and the minimum time gap to the vehicle in front. When the radar sensor detects a
slower vehicle in front, the speed automatically adapts to that vehicle. And when the road is clear, the
car resumes the selected speed. If ACC is disengaged and a vehicle in front comes too close, Distance
Alert activates a red warning light in the lower section of the windscreen to help you keep a proper
distance.
Collision Warning with Auto Brake (CWAB)*
Primarily designed for highway driving, CWAB can warn you if you’re too close to a vehicle in front and
– if a collision can’t be avoided – can activate the brakes to help mitigate the impact. Within a range of
500 feet, a radar sensor behind the grille and a digital camera behind the windscreen continuously
monitor the distance to the vehicle driving in front of you. If the vehicle suddenly brakes (or is stationary)
and Collision Warning senses that a collision is likely to happen, it will alert you to act with a flashing
red warning light on the windscreen along with an audible alarm. Moreover, this technology supports
driver-initiated braking by pre-charging the brakes to quickly prepare for panic braking and help shorten
the reaction time. If you don’t react to the warning and a collision is imminent, the brakes will activate
automatically.
* Included in the optional Technology Package
SAFETY
At the core of every car we make, state-of-the-art technology helps support the driver and
protect the occupants. And to further enhance the Volvo safety experience, there’s a range of
supplementary safety technology – for more performance and peace of mind.
SAFETY Preventive
