City safe experience

Coggy79 · Sep 3rd, 2016, 22:18

Was out in my car today in the rain . Went to homebase and went to pull in a car park space with a bush at the end. Next thING I know I'm 4 feet away from bush all wheels locked up with a sign saying city safe mode activated and people looking as if I've just ran over someone. Wtf i's all that about.

Coggy79 · Sep 3rd, 2016, 22:19

Fair enough I coasted into the parking spot but was way off the bush

wimorrison · Sep 4th, 2016, 07:18

Best that you read the manual to find out the conditions under which City Safe operates. It has operated correctly.

Harvey1512 · Sep 4th, 2016, 07:56

It's quite a shock isn't it? It certainly made me jump the first time it happened to me. Similar situation, coasting into a parking space. I'm not quite sure how far away I was but I'm pleased it is there, just in case.

Clan · Sep 4th, 2016, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Coggy79

Was out in my car today in the rain . Went to homebase and went to pull in a car park space with a bush at the end. Next thING I know I'm 4 feet away from bush all wheels locked up with a sign saying city safe mode activated and people looking as if I've just ran over someone. Wtf i's all that about.

you were not aware of City Safety? the salesman should explain it to you . It leaves auto braking until the last moment to avoid a collision . It will save a collision out on the road one day ..

Coggy79 · Sep 4th, 2016, 09:38

Yeah I know about it but I was almost coming to a stop naturally so wasn't expecting it. If I applied brakes a tiny bit it wouldn't happen would it. I must remember next time

Clan · Sep 4th, 2016, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Coggy79

Yeah I know about it but I was almost coming to a stop naturally so wasn't expecting it. If I applied brakes a tiny bit it wouldn't happen would it. I must remember next time

Yes it was waiting for you to apply brakes , it knew a collision was imminent and couldn't wait any longer , if you had braked millisecomds earlier it would not have activated . I've been driving them for the last 5 years daily since this was introduced and i have never had one activate .. Maybe you were in a hurry !

Electronix12 · Sep 4th, 2016, 09:58

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Originally Posted by Clan

Yes it was waiting for you to apply brakes , it knew a collision was imminent and couldn't wait any longer , if you had braked millisecomds earlier it would not have activated . I've been driving them for the last 5 years daily since this was introduced and i have never had one activate .. Maybe you were in a hurry !

I've had it activate on three occasions going into parking spaces.

Highly irritating - almost turned it off after the last time but sods law would mean that as soon as I did I would actually need it.

My system is far too sensitive!!

Clan · Sep 4th, 2016, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Electronix12

I've had it activate on three occasions going into parking spaces.

Highly irritating - almost turned it off after the last time but sods law would mean that as soon as I did I would actually need it.

My system is far too sensitive!!

It's not too sensitive at all . you will have to change your "fast-in" style a bit .. It is very rare there is ever a complaint about this . Have you had your software updates ? Volvo are constantly fine tuning these systems from practical experience gained on the roads .

iain cooper · Sep 4th, 2016, 15:32

my city safe has never activated, hope it's working

Iain

Sep 3rd, 2016, 22:18	#1
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	City safe experience Was out in my car today in the rain . Went to homebase and went to pull in a car park space with a bush at the end. Next thING I know I'm 4 feet away from bush all wheels locked up with a sign saying city safe mode activated and people looking as if I've just ran over someone. Wtf i's all that about.

Sep 4th, 2016, 07:18	#3
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Best that you read the manual to find out the conditions under which City Safe operates. It has operated correctly. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Sep 4th, 2016, 07:56	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	It's quite a shock isn't it? It certainly made me jump the first time it happened to me. Similar situation, coasting into a parking space. I'm not quite sure how far away I was but I'm pleased it is there, just in case. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Sep 4th, 2016, 15:32	#10
iain cooper Senior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2021 12:26 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: argyll and bute	my city safe has never activated, hope it's working Iain __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 FWD SE LUX NAV Geartronic

Sep 3rd, 2016, 22:19	#2
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	Fair enough I coasted into the parking spot but was way off the bush

Sep 4th, 2016, 09:38	#6
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	Yeah I know about it but I was almost coming to a stop naturally so wasn't expecting it. If I applied brakes a tiny bit it wouldn't happen would it. I must remember next time

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