Thread: ACC Switch off
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Old 17th November 2017, 12:25 PM
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Interesting discussion.

The ACC on my Volvo generally works really well, though is probably a later variant compared to the D3 version. I use it almost all the time. It does occasionally lose track of vehicles on quite windy roads with strange results, and also over-compensates with excessive braking for those turning off into side roads or driveways, though a dab on the accelerator sorts that out.
It also seems to behave quite intelligently when you change lane.

Like the D3 (I think) you can adjust the following distance easily and the detection range (or indication of vehicle in front) seems to vary according to speed.

There is no option to revert to "classic" cruise control and I expect Volvo would say that would negate the safety aspect anyway so wouldn't allow it. There are additional permanent anti-collision systems as well though they only operate at lower (not motorway) speeds, up to about 35mph IIRC.
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