Occupant safety reminders

Occupant safety reminders  - Occupant safety - Safety - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:

• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.

The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.

• Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.

• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use of a cell phone while driving.

    See also:

    Unlocking the vehicle
    A keyless drive remote key must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be opened, and be within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the door's lock or the trunk (see the shaded areas in the ...

    Operation
    Sport mode The stability system is always activated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more active driving characteristics. In this mode, the engin ...

    Setting a speed
    Use the or buttons set the vehicle's current speed. The set speed is shown in the display. NOTE Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h). ...