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Driver assistance

Cruise control* temporary deactivation and standby mode

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The cruise control system of the Volvo S80 (2nd generation, 2013–2016) can be temporarily deactivated and placed in standby mode. This section explains operation via the steering wheel and which driving actions automatically activate standby mode. Notes on safe use in various traffic situations are particularly important. Tips on resuming from standby mode help you use the system effectively.

The function can be temporarily deactivated and placed in standby mode.

Temporary deactivation - standby mode

To temporarily switch off the cruise control system and place it in standby mode:

  • Using the steering wheel buttonpress.

    > The indicator (5) in the instrument cluster and the symbol (6) change colour from WHITE to GREY - the cruise control system is temporarily switched off.

Standby mode due to driver intervention

The cruise control system is temporarily switched off and automatically placed in standby mode when:

  • the service brake is applied
  • the clutch pedal is depressed for longer than 1 minute3
  • the selector lever is moved to position N
  • the driver maintains a speed higher than the stored speed for longer than 1 minute.

The driver must then control the speed manually.

Temporary acceleration with the accelerator pedal, e.g. when overtaking, does not affect the setting. The vehicle resumes the last stored speed as soon as the accelerator pedal is released.

3 Standby mode is not activated when disengaging the clutch or when shifting to a higher or lower gear.

Automatic standby mode

The cruise control system is temporarily switched off and placed in standby mode when:

  • the wheels lose contact with the road surface
  • the engine speed is too low/high
  • the speed drops below approx. 30 km/h.

The driver must then control the speed manually.

Related information

  • Cruise control*
  • Cruise control* - Speed control
  • Cruise control* - Resume stored speed
  • Cruise control* - Switching off

The cruise control of the Volvo S80 (2nd gen) can be quickly placed in standby mode, either by pressing a button or automatically through driver actions such as braking or clutch operation. This allows the speed to be adjusted flexibly.

Automatic standby mode also ensures that the cruise control is deactivated in certain situations to maintain safety and control.

FAQ

What happens during temporary acceleration?
The stored speed is retained and resumed once the accelerator pedal is released.

When is the cruise control automatically deactivated?
For example, when speed is too low, when the wheels lose road contact, or when engine speed is too high.

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