System Overview: Introduction

2009 Volvo XC70 BaseSECTION Introduction

The Forward Sensing Module is an electronic system that: 

  • warns and aids the driver to brake the vehicle in the event of an imminent collision
  • warns the driver when he/she is about to leave the lane
  • warns the driver when his/her driving pattern deteriorates.

Parts of the system also make up an addition to the existing cruise control.

The following functions are provided by the Forward Sensing Module : 

  • Collision warning. 

    Warns the driver of a possible collision with the vehicle ahead or a person.

  • Automatic brake 

    Brakes the vehicle automatically when a collision is imminent.

  • Brake support 

    Helps the driver, when there is a collision risk, to brake the vehicle when the brake pedal is pressed down.

  • Distance control 

    Helps the driver keep the distance to the vehicle ahead without affecting speed of your own vehicle. A fixed light indication in the windshield informs that the time interval to the vehicle ahead is less than the set distance.

  • Adaptive cruise control 

    Maintains a time interval to the vehicle ahead when cruise control is activated.

  • Warns the driver if they are unintentionally about the leave their lane.

  • Alerts and warns the driver that their attention, and therefore, their driving pattern, have deteriorated due to fatigue, for example.

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