IntelliSafe – driver support and safety
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regarding vehicle safety. IntelliSafe consists of a number of systems1 that are designed to help make driving safer, prevent accidents and protect passengers and other road users.
Warning
The functions are supplementary aids – they cannot manage all situations in all conditions.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is driven in a safe manner and in accordance with applicable traffic rules and regulations.
Support
IntelliSafe has the following functions designed to help the driver operate the vehicle more safely.
- Active high beam
- Tunnel detection
- Pilot Assist
- Cross Traffic Alert*
- Blind Spot Information*
- Park Assist*
- Park Assist Pilot*
- Park Assist Camera*
- Road Sign Information*
- Electronic Stability Control
- Roll Stability Control
- Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control*
- Rear Collision Warning
- Driver Alert Control
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)2
Prevention
IntelliSafe has the following functions designed to help the driver prevent accidents.
- City Safety
- Distance Alert*
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Collision Avoidance
Protection
IntelliSafe has the following interacting functions to help protect the driver and passengers in certain situations in the event of an accident.
- Whiplash Protection System
- Seat belt with seat belt tensioner
- Airbags
Note
Read the individual parts about each system to fully understand the functions and be notified of important warnings.