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City Safety – symbols and messages

City Safety™[1] is a support system designed to help the driver avoid low speed collisions when driving in slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic.

Symbols and messages in the display

When City Safety™ automatically applies the brakes, one or more of the symbols in the main instrument panel may illuminate and its associated message will be displayed.

A text message can be erased by pressing briefly on the OK button on the turn signal lever.

SymbolMessageMeaning/action required
Symbol Krockvarning AvAuto braking by City SafetyCity Safety™ is applying/has applied the brakes automatically.
P4-1246-Symbol Kamera BlockeradWindscreen Sensors blocked

The laser sensor is temporarily not functioning due to an obstruction.

  • Remove the obstruction and/or clean the windshield in front of the sensor(s).

For more information on the sensor’s limitations, see City Safety – limitations.

Symbol Krockvarning AvCity Safety Service required

City Safety™ is not functioning.

  • If this message remains in the display, have the system checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

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