![P5-1917-Activate and start Pilot Assist](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgbafb096df9ddb694c0a801523f06fbb6_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
In order to start the Pilot Assist it is required that:
- The driver's seatbelt must be buckled and the driver's door must be closed.
- There must be a vehicle (the "target vehicle") within reasonable distance in front of the car, or the current speed must be at least 15 km/h (9 mph).
- For cars with manual gearbox. Speed must be at the lowest 30 km/h (20 mph).
Press ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) to scroll to the symbol for Pilot Assist
(4).
![P5-1917-Pilot Assist symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img63235ebbfb6de0adc0a8015270155fa7_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The symbol is grey – Pilot Assist is in standby mode.
When Pilot Assist is selected – press the steering wheel button
(2) to activate.
![P5-1507-Cruise Control, speed limiter, activates speed limiter and stores current speed symbol 5x3,5](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc6e82222d4766c01c0a80152791aff8f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The symbol is white – Pilot Assist is started and the current speed is stored as maximum speed.
Reactivating Pilot Assist to last stored speed
When Pilot Assist is selected – press the steering wheel button
to activate.
![P5-1507-Cruise control, speed limiter, activates speed limiter from standby mode symbol 5x3,5](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc8449d8bd464c1aec0a80152384ebba2_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The cruise control markings and symbols in the driver display change colour from GREY to WHITE — the car will now follow the most recently stored speed again.
Warning
A significant increase in speed may follow when the speed is resumed with the
steering wheel button.
![P5-1507-Cruise control, speed limiter, activates speed limiter from standby mode symbol 5x3,5](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc8449d8bd464c1aec0a80152384ebba2_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Note
Note that Pilot Assist only works when the driver has hands on the steering wheel.
Additional indicators in the driver display
![P5-1646 - Pilot Assist symbol, Distance + steering assistance](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img9ee556efa2fe0847c0a8015225b1545b_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Pilot Assist only regulates the time interval to the vehicle ahead when the distance symbol shows a vehicle (1) above the steering wheel symbol.
Pilot Assist steering assistance is only active when the steering wheel symbol (2) has changed from GREY to GREEN.
![P5-1507-Adapative Cruise Control, higher speed stored/selected](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img902f4081090f6f94c0a8015229a7a865_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
At the same time a speed range is marked.
The higher speed is the stored speed, and the lower speed is that of the vehicle ahead (target vehicle).