Speed Limiter ??

Crockers · Jul 15th, 2013, 20:17

On my V60 I had a button on the steering wheel that allowed me to activate a speed limiter. I used this quite a bit but have noticed my XC60 doesn't have this item. Have Volvo discontinued it or it it because I have the ACC fitted?

wimorrison · Jul 15th, 2013, 21:33

Used to have one on a Merc 180 many years ago, but I have never seen one on any of my Volvos though I agree it would be useful.

Strange that this has never been mentioned as a feature on a Volvo before.

simonjedrake · Jul 15th, 2013, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Crockers

On my V60 I had a button on the steering wheel that allowed me to activate a speed limiter. I used this quite a bit but have noticed my XC60 doesn't have this item. Have Volvo discontinued it or it it because I have the ACC fitted?

With ACC you set your speed above which it will never go which will act as your "limiter'. So when you are following a car with ACC set, your car will follow/stop/accelerate etc as per the car in front up to the speed you have set in the ACC. I find that when on speed limited sections of motorways that I just use the arrow buttons (which work in 5mph intervals) on the steering wheel to reduce the speed to the new speed limit - this is very useful with all the latest "average speed" camera sets......

Crockers · Jul 15th, 2013, 23:18

Fair point Simon but I had it on my V60 and would like it again. I used it a lot when driving with the pedals lol - I supplies I'll just have to get used to using ACC

NewVolvo · Jul 19th, 2013, 23:00

Our new 2013 V40 has it and is standard equipment AFAIK. Most likely, the new MY 2014 models from Volvo all have it....but do not quote me on that!

Crockers · Jul 19th, 2013, 23:36

I had it on my 2011 V60 but not on this one. Am thinking it maybe because I have the driver support package

Westyman · Jul 20th, 2013, 07:10

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Originally Posted by Crockers

I had it on my 2011 V60 but not on this one. Am thinking it maybe because I have the driver support package

Mine does not have the Driver Support Pack and AFAIK there is no speed limiter as I understand it from your description. Unless you count the one in the passenger seat.......

Whyman · Dec 23rd, 2013, 21:48

I had it on an E class Merc once it was very useful particularly when in average speed limit roadworks. The advantage over cruise control is that it will cut engine power to prevent you exceeding the set limigt whereas cc will allow you to ceded the set speed. If Volvo have had it and stopped fitting I will be very disappointed.

Ninja59 · Dec 23rd, 2013, 22:06

The S60 I had on loan in a D5 did not have ACC but did have the speed limiter I liked having it, but then actually realised if you planted your foot down it would disable itself (probably on a safety point).

GMcL · Dec 23rd, 2013, 22:46

My wife's C4 GP has both and I use both as the cruise control does not work below 40kph.

Volvo cruise control works from 30kph so I have no use what-so-ever for the limiter. It's a redundant button on my steering wheel.

Jul 15th, 2013, 20:17	#1
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Speed Limiter ?? On my V60 I had a button on the steering wheel that allowed me to activate a speed limiter. I used this quite a bit but have noticed my XC60 doesn't have this item. Have Volvo discontinued it or it it because I have the ACC fitted? __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Jul 15th, 2013, 21:33	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Used to have one on a Merc 180 many years ago, but I have never seen one on any of my Volvos though I agree it would be useful. Strange that this has never been mentioned as a feature on a Volvo before. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Jul 15th, 2013, 23:18	#4
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Fair point Simon but I had it on my V60 and would like it again. I used it a lot when driving with the pedals lol - I supplies I'll just have to get used to using ACC __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Jul 19th, 2013, 23:00	#5
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Our new 2013 V40 has it and is standard equipment AFAIK. Most likely, the new MY 2014 models from Volvo all have it....but do not quote me on that! __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	I had it on my 2011 V60 but not on this one. Am thinking it maybe because I have the driver support package __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:08 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	I had it on an E class Merc once it was very useful particularly when in average speed limit roadworks. The advantage over cruise control is that it will cut engine power to prevent you exceeding the set limigt whereas cc will allow you to ceded the set speed. If Volvo have had it and stopped fitting I will be very disappointed. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

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Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	The S60 I had on loan in a D5 did not have ACC but did have the speed limiter I liked having it, but then actually realised if you planted your foot down it would disable itself (probably on a safety point).

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GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Yesterday 11:04 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	My wife's C4 GP has both and I use both as the cruise control does not work below 40kph. Volvo cruise control works from 30kph so I have no use what-so-ever for the limiter. It's a redundant button on my steering wheel. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

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