OT: Are Volvo trying too hard?

155mph · Jun 1st, 2010, 17:20

I know everyone wants a USP, but are Volvo simply trying too hard?

Ian W XC60 · Jun 1st, 2010, 17:35

Bet the mechanic felt a complete plumb!!

Wonder if he still works for Volvo?

Clan · Jun 1st, 2010, 18:53

Apparantly the message in the instrument panel said "Crash system disabled" or words to that effect , but the dummy driving cant read of course ...

andy_d · Jun 1st, 2010, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Clan

Apparantly the message in the instrument panel said "Crash system disabled" or words to that effect , but the dummy driving cant read of course ...

since when did volvo use b*w drivers as test drivers (gets coat,,but i couldnt resist)

Teejay1 · Jun 1st, 2010, 22:06

They're not the only one's that forget to switch it on!! I wonder if this guy moved to Volvo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5p4G_-zf2w

155mph · Jun 2nd, 2010, 07:55

Why have a safety system which can be disabled? I mean, it is not like a driver's aid or anything.

Clan · Jun 2nd, 2010, 17:19

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Originally Posted by 155mph

Why have a safety system which can be disabled? I mean, it is not like a driver's aid or anything.

It was only disabled by the system because there was a fault code due to a flat battery the previous night ... apparantly ...

john h · Jun 2nd, 2010, 18:54

Thinking about it more, I'm not sure the explanation - even if true - justifies the accident. Would the presence of a warning light to show system failure make any difference?

My logic is this: if a particular driver actually needs the system (and would otherwise have hit the truck) he or she is incapable of:

Driving at a safe speed
Noticing a stationary truck ahead
Lifting foot onto brake pedal & pressing

Therefore, it's surely unrealiastic to assume that the same driver could or would:

Drive at a safe speed
Notice a warning light
Notice a stationary truck ahead
Lift foot onto brake pedal & press

So, my thinking is, you either don't need the system - or you would hit the truck anyway.
(Unless of course, you did notice the warning light and the sight of it made you stay at home. In which case, should you have a licence?)

John

Jun 1st, 2010, 17:20	#1
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Jun 1st, 2010, 17:35	#2
Ian W XC60 Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bury	Bet the mechanic felt a complete plumb!! Wonder if he still works for Volvo? __________________ MY 15 XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux in red with power tailgate, f&r parking sensors, privacy glass, oh and beige interior which I just luv! - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!!

Jun 1st, 2010, 18:53	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Apparantly the message in the instrument panel said "Crash system disabled" or words to that effect , but the dummy driving cant read of course ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 2nd, 2010, 18:54	#8
john h VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:48 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Thinking about it more, I'm not sure the explanation - even if true - justifies the accident. Would the presence of a warning light to show system failure make any difference? My logic is this: if a particular driver actually needs the system (and would otherwise have hit the truck) he or she is incapable of: Driving at a safe speed Noticing a stationary truck ahead Lifting foot onto brake pedal & pressing Therefore, it's surely unrealiastic to assume that the same driver could or would: Drive at a safe speed Notice a warning light Notice a stationary truck ahead Lift foot onto brake pedal & press So, my thinking is, you either don't need the system - or you would hit the truck anyway. (Unless of course, you did notice the warning light and the sight of it made you stay at home. In which case, should you have a licence?) John __________________ XX

Jun 1st, 2010, 22:06	#5
Teejay1 Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 21:53 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear	They're not the only one's that forget to switch it on!! I wonder if this guy moved to Volvo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5p4G_-zf2w

Jun 2nd, 2010, 07:55	#6
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Why have a safety system which can be disabled? I mean, it is not like a driver's aid or anything.

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