General topics

Driving support systems

The car is equipped with different driver support systems which can assist the driver in different situations, either actively or passively.

IntelliSafe - Safety check at start

When you start the car after it has been fully switched off, a safety check of the car's driver support systems is shown in the driver display.

IntelliSafe - How does driver support give an alert?

If you notice that the car acts of its own accord in an unexpected way then this may be due to one of the car's safety-related functions being activated.

General speed warning

Speed-dependent steering force

Speed related power steering causes the steering wheel force to increase with the speed of the car so as to be able to give the driver enhanced sensitivity.

Drive mode for driver support

The driver can select different driving styles for how driver support should maintain the preset time interval to the vehicle ahead.

IntelliSafe – driver support and safety

IntelliSafe is the Volvo Cars concept for car safety. IntelliSafe comprises a number of systems* , whose purpose is to make a car journey safer, to prevent injuries and to protect passengers and other road users.

Auto braking after a collision

In the event of a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic seatbelt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision with a large animal is detected, the car's brakes are automatically applied. This function is to prevent or reduce the effects of any subsequent collision.