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IntelliSafe – driver support and
safety
IntelliSafe is the Volvo Cars concept for car
safety. IntelliSafe comprises a number of sys-
tems
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, whose purpose is to make a car jour-
ney safer, to prevent injuries and to protect
passengers and other road users.
WARNING
The functions are supplementary aids -
they cannot handle all situations in all con-
ditions.
The driver always bears responsibility that
the vehicle is driven safely and that applica-
ble road traffic rules and regulations are fol-
lowed.
Support
With the aim of assisting the driver to drive
the car in a safer way, IntelliSafe has the fol-
lowing functions.
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Active main beam
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Tunnel detection
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Pilot Assist
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Cross Traffic Alert*
•
Blind Spot Information*
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Park Assist*
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Park Assist Pilot*
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Park assist camera*
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Road Sign Information*
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Electronic stability control
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Roll Stability Control
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Speed limiter*
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Cruise control
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Adaptive cruise control*
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Rear Collision Warning
•
Driver Alert Control
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All-wheel drive
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Prevention
With the aim of assisting the driver to avoid an
accident, IntelliSafe has the following func-
tions.
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City Safety
•
Distance Warning*
•
Lane assistance
•
Collision Avoid. Assistance
Protection
With the aim of protecting the driver and pas-
sengers in certain situations in the event of an
accident, IntelliSafe has the following collabo-
rative functions.
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Whiplash Protection System
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Pedestrian Protection System
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Seatbelts with seatbelt tensioners
•
Airbags
NOTE
Read the individual sections on each sys-
tem in order to fully understand the func-
tions and learn about important warnings.
Related information
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Active main beam (p. 157)
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Safety (p. 44)
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Driving support systems (p. 286)
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Some of the systems are fitted as standard, while others are options. This may vary depending on market, model year and car model.
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All Wheel Drive
