Driver Support

Deactivating Pilot Assist

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(Option/accessory.)

(Depending on market, this function may be standard or optional.)

Pilot Assist can be deactivated and switched off.

Volvo XC90. Deactivating Pilot Assist

A green steering wheel indicates that Pilot Assist is providing steering assistance.

  1. Press the Volvo XC90. Deactivating Pilot Assist button on the steering wheel (2).
    • The symbol and markings turn gray - Pilot Assist switches to standby mode. The time interval indicator light and any symbols for the target vehicle will go out.
  • Press the Volvo XC90. Deactivating Pilot Assist (1) or Volvo XC90. Deactivating Pilot Assist (3) buttons on the steering wheel to select another function.
    • The Pilot Assist symbol and marking (4) in the instrument panel will go out and the stored maximum speed will be erased.
  • With Pilot Assist in standby mode, the driver must intervene and steer and regulate both speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
  • If the vehicle comes too close to a vehicle ahead when Pilot Assist is in standby mode, the driver is instead warned of the short distance by the Distance Alert* function.

* Option/accessory.

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