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Driver assistance

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - Operation. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - Limitations. Lane Departure Warning LDW - Symbols and messages. Park Assist*

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The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) in the Volvo S80 (2nd generation, 2013–2016) is supported by symbols and messages that show the driver the system status. This section explains the different displays, the meaning of the colors, and when the system is deactivated or in standby mode. It also covers the system limitations, such as when the turn signal is activated or during extreme driving maneuvers. Guidance on safe use under different conditions helps you get the most from LDW.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - Operation

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is supplemented in the instrument cluster by a self-explanatory illustration in various situations. Some examples follow:

Seitenstreifen der LDW-Funktion.
Lane lines of the LDW function.

  • The LDW symbol has WHITE lane lines: the function is active and detects one or both lane lines.
  • The LDW symbol has GRAY lane lines: the function is active but does not detect a lane line on either side.

or

  • The LDW symbol has WHITE lane lines: the function is in standby mode because the speed is below 65 km/h.
  • The LDW symbol has no lane lines: the function is deactivated.

Related information

- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - Limitations

Like the human eye, the camera sensor of the Lane Departure Warning has limitations.

For more information, see Camera sensor limitations.

CAUTION

There are certain situations in which LDW does not issue a warning, for example:

  • The turn signal is activated
  • The driver presses the brake pedal36
  • When the accelerator pedal is pressed down quickly36
  • During rapid steering movements36
  • When steering so sharply that the vehicle begins to tip over.

Related information

- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

Lane Departure Warning LDW - Symbols and messages

In situations where the Lane Departure Warning function does not operate, the instrument cluster may display a symbol together with an explanatory message. In this case, follow the recommendation shown.

Example of messages:

Symbol Message Meaning
Lane Departure Warning ON / Lane Departure Warning OFF The function is switched on/switched off.

Shown when switching on/switching off.

The text disappears after approx. 5 seconds.
Windshield sensors disturbed. See manual The camera sensor is temporarily out
of operation. Shown e.g. when there is snow, ice or dirt on the windshield.
  • Clean the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

Read about the limitations of the camera sensor.
Driver Alert System service required The system is out of
operation.
  • Contact a workshop if the message continues to appear. A Volvo Retailer is recommended.

Related information

- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

Park Assist*

Park Assist helps you park.

An audible signal and symbols on the center console display show the distance to a detected obstacle.

While the audible signal sounds, the volume of Park Assist can be adjusted with the VOL rotary control or in the MY CAR menu system.

Park Assist is available in two versions:

  • Rear only
  • Front and rear.
CAUTION

If the electrical system is configured with a trailer hitch, the overhang of the trailer hitch is taken into account when the function measures the parking space.

WARNING
  • Park Assist can never relieve the driver of their own responsibility when parking.
  • The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles cannot be detected.
  • Watch out for children and animals, for example, that are near the vehicle.

Related information

  • Park Assist* - Function
  • Park Assist* - front
  • Park Assist* - rear
  • Park Assist* - Cleaning the sensors
  • Park Assist* - Fault display
  • Park Assist Camera*

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) in the Volvo S80 (2nd gen) informs the driver of its status using symbols: whether the function is active and whether lane markings are detected. Faults and maintenance requirements are also clearly displayed.

Park Assist complements the safety package and supports maneuvering with audible signals and visual cues. Both systems increase comfort and safety on every journey.

Volvo combines simple operation with technical precision.

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