Volvo XC90 Quiz
Driver Support

Activating or Deactivating Steering Assistance during Collision Risks

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Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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The steering assistance function is optional – the driver can choose to have it activated or deactivated.

Volvo XC90. Activating or deactivating steering assistance during collision risks Activate or deactivate the function using this button in the center display's Function view.

  • Green button indicator - the function is activated.
  • Gray button indicator - the function is deactivated.

The function is automatically activated each time the engine is started1.

  • Run-Off Mitigation with Steering Assistance
  • Steering Assistance during Head-On Collision Risks
  • Steering Assistance during Collision Risks from Behind*

Although it is possible to deactivate the function, the driver is advised to keep it activated since it can help improve driving safety in most cases.

1 On some markets, the setting that was active when the engine was switched off is reactivated.

* Option/accessory.

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