... alert the driver. Adaptive Cruise Control Volvo's Adaptive Cruise Control uses a radar sensor in the front of the car to continuously monitor the distance to the vehicle in front and automatically adjust the car's speed to maintain a safe distance. The driver can set a maximum speed and minimum time interval3 to the vehicle in front and, if a car pulls into the safety space it creates, the Adaptive Cruise Control automatically adjusts the car's speed to maintain a safe distance. Warning system with brake support and automatic braking Many rear-end impacts happen when the driver is distracted or fails to react in time. Volvo has developed an advanced new system to constantly monitor the road ahead and automatically alert the driver and apply the brakes to help avoid a collision. The system uses a radar installation in the front of the car and automatically alerts the driver with ...

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