Volvo XC60: Setting a time interval

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Controls and display

3 Time interval: Increase/decrease
6 Time interval: On, while it is being set
7 Time interval: On, after it has been set

Press or to to increase the interval or to decrease it.

Five different time intervals

Five different time intervals can be selected and are shown in the display as 1–5 horizontal bars. The greater the number of bars, the longer the time interval. One bar represents approximately 1 second to the vehicle ahead; 5 bars is approximately 2.5 seconds.

The number of bars indicating

The number of bars indicating the selected time interval are shown while the setting is being made and for several seconds afterward. A smaller version of the symbol is then shown to the right in the display.

The same symbol is displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is activated.

NOTE
• The higher your vehicle’s speed, the greater the distance to the vehicle ahead, measured in feet (meters), for a given time interval.
• The set time interval is also used by Adaptive Cruise Control, see page 156.

WARNING
Only use a time interval that is suitable in current traffic conditions.

Operation

Press the button in the center instrument panel to switch this function on or off. The indicator light in the button illuminates when the function is on. Depending on the optional equipment ...

Limitations

Distance Alert uses the same radar sensor used by Adaptive Cruise Control and the Collision Warning system. See page 159 for more information on the radar sensor’s limitations. NOTE Strong s ...