Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - troubleshooting

ACC is an optional system designed to assist the driver by maintaining a set speed or a set time interval to the vehicle ahead.
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If this symbol is displayed in the instrument panel and the message Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner's manual appears, the ACC radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles ahead.

This message also indicates that the following systems may have reduced functionality:

  • Distance Alert
  • City Safety
  • Driver Alert Control
  • Pilot Assist
  • Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)
  • Road Sign Information (RSI)
The following table lists possible causes for this message being displayed and suitable actions:
CauseAction
The windshield in front of the radar is dirty or covered with snow/ice.Clean/clear the windshield in front of the radar.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals.No action possible. Heavy precipitation may affect the function of the radar.
Swirling water or snow from the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals.No action possible. A very wet or snow-covered road surface may affect the function of the radar.
The windshield in front of the radar is clean but the message remains in the display.Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed.

A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the O button on the right-side steering wheel keypad. If the message recurs, contact a trained and authorized Volvo service technician or retailer.