Volvo S60: Park assist*

Volvo S60: Park assist*

• Introduction
• Function
• Signals from the park assist system
• Faults in the system
• Cleaning the sensors

Introduction

The park assist system is designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. It utilizes ultrasound sensors in the front bumper and rear bumper(s) to measure the distance to a vehicle or an object that may be close to the front or rear of your vehicle. An audible signal and symbols in the audio system’s display indicate the distance to the object.

WARNING

Park Assist is an information system, NOT a safety system. This system is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's attention and judgement.

Function

Park assist button

The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. The indicator light in the button in the center console illuminates when the system is on.

• The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started until the vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph (15 km/h). It is also active when the vehicle is backing up.
• Rear park assist is active when the engine is running and reverse gear has been selected.

Activating/deactivating

The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started.

Press the Park assist button on the center console to temporarily deactivate the system( s).

> The indicator light in the button will go out when the system has been deactivated.

Park assist will be automatically reactivated the next time the engine is started, or if the button is pressed (the indicator light in the button will illuminate).

NOTE

Park assist is disengaged automatically when the parking brake is applied.

Signals from the park assist system

View in the display (warning for objects front left/ right rear)

Visual indicator

The audio system’s display gives an overview of the vehicle’s position in relation to a detected object.

The marked sectors in the display indicate that one or more of the sensors has detected an object. The closer the car symbol comes to a sector, the closer the vehicle is to the object.

If the infotainment system is switched off, the park assist system will not be able to provide a visual indicator. An audible signal will still be provided.

Audible signal

The Park Assist system uses an intermittent tone that pulses faster as you come close to an object, and becomes constant when you are within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an object in front of or behind the vehicle. If there are objects within this distance both behind and in front of the vehicle, the tone alternates between front and rear speakers.

NOTE

The level of the audible signal can be lowered/ raised with the infotainment volume control. The level can also be set in the MY CAR menu system, see page 134.

If the volume of another source from the audio system is high, this will be automatically lowered.

Rear park assist

The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The audible signal comes from the rear speakers.

The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc, which could trigger the rear park assist system's sensors.

NOTE

Rear park assist is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine trailer wiring is used.

Front park assist

The distance monitored in front of the vehicle is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible signal comes from the audio system's front speakers.

It may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights could trigger the system's sensors.

NOTE

Front park assist is deactivated when the parking brake is applied and or when the gear selector is in the P position.

Faults in the system

If the information symbol illuminates and Park assist syst Service required is shown on the information display, this indicates that the system is not functioning properly and has been disengaged. Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

CAUTION

In certain circumstances, the park assist system may give unexpected warning signals that can be caused by external sound sources that use the same ultrasound frequencies as the system. This may include such things as the horns of other vehicles, wet tires on asphalt, pneumatic brakes, motorcycle exhaust pipes, etc. This does not indicate a fault in the system.

Cleaning the sensors

Location of the front sensors

Location of the rear sensors

The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean them with water and a suitable car washing detergent. Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals.

NOTE

If the sensors are obstructed by e.g., dirt, snow, or ice, this could result in false warning signals from the park assist system.

Driver Alert System*Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)*