XC60 : Dare you test City Safety and what if it fails?

XC60Owner · Jun 10th, 2009, 14:53

I tried City Safety at the dealers but I only got one quick go. They are doing demos here in Canary Wharf at the moment and you can do it a load of times. On one try I had my hands over my eyes and the guy did the steering for me. Great fun.

Was chatting with a guy in the office and he asked if I had tried it on my car. I said no in case it doesn't work and I knacker my car :-) I am reminded of Jeremy Clarkson trying it out and crashing into the back of a BMW (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...cle5330874.ece).

But it got me thinking, if it didn't work, could I not charge volvo for the repairs as the car is in warranty and it should have stopped? but impossible to prove I bet and also if it doesn't work I should know now rather than thinking I am protected when I am not.

Maybe a stack of cardboard boxes is in order. Or maybe a test at the dealers.

Thoughts?

GSMGuy · Jun 10th, 2009, 15:36

Cardboard boxes sounds good to me - But then again, if you do it @ the Dealers' there will be no argument if there is an "incident"

Mike

adambsmith · Jun 10th, 2009, 17:32

Interesting point but I reckon you'd have to prove Volvo's negligence re City Safety not working and that would be very difficult.

4wheeldriver · Jun 10th, 2009, 20:02

They'll just sweep it under the rug regardless!!

ColinH · Jun 11th, 2009, 21:49

Haven't tried the City Safety, but the Adaptive Cruise Control works brilliantly. Slows the car down and if the vehicle in front stops, it will then put the brakes on and will come to a stop about 10ft apart.

Colin

XC60Owner · Jun 11th, 2009, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinH

Haven't tried the City Safety, but the Adaptive Cruise Control works brilliantly. Slows the car down and if the vehicle in front stops, it will then put the brakes on and will come to a stop about 10ft apart.

Colin

That's interesting. I've never tried it going to a complete stop, I turn off the ACC before that point. In fact I didn't realise it could do that, I might have to try ;-)

GSMGuy · Jun 11th, 2009, 22:53

Not tried the Volvo version, but on the Merc, the Distronic Plus is nothing short of amazing, it really does pull ou up to a complete stop, as demonstrated by Clarkson!

And then it will pull away from standstill, as soon as you tap resume - Spookily good!

Mike

Jun 10th, 2009, 14:53	#1
XC60Owner Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 15:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: london	XC60 : Dare you test City Safety and what if it fails? I tried City Safety at the dealers but I only got one quick go. They are doing demos here in Canary Wharf at the moment and you can do it a load of times. On one try I had my hands over my eyes and the guy did the steering for me. Great fun. Was chatting with a guy in the office and he asked if I had tried it on my car. I said no in case it doesn't work and I knacker my car :-) I am reminded of Jeremy Clarkson trying it out and crashing into the back of a BMW (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...cle5330874.ece). But it got me thinking, if it didn't work, could I not charge volvo for the repairs as the car is in warranty and it should have stopped? but impossible to prove I bet and also if it doesn't work I should know now rather than thinking I am protected when I am not. Maybe a stack of cardboard boxes is in order. Or maybe a test at the dealers. Thoughts?

Jun 10th, 2009, 20:02	#4
4wheeldriver Master Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2013 20:28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Aberdeen	They'll just sweep it under the rug regardless!! __________________ BMW X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur!!!! Mini Cooper Worx

Jun 10th, 2009, 15:36	#2
GSMGuy Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Helens Merseyside View Photos By: GSMGuy	Cardboard boxes sounds good to me - But then again, if you do it @ the Dealers' there will be no argument if there is an "incident" Mike

Jun 10th, 2009, 17:32	#3
adambsmith Senior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 19:32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: York	Interesting point but I reckon you'd have to prove Volvo's negligence re City Safety not working and that would be very difficult.

Jun 11th, 2009, 21:49	#5
ColinH Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2017 11:04 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cambridge	Haven't tried the City Safety, but the Adaptive Cruise Control works brilliantly. Slows the car down and if the vehicle in front stops, it will then put the brakes on and will come to a stop about 10ft apart. Colin

Jun 11th, 2009, 22:53	#7
GSMGuy Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Helens Merseyside View Photos By: GSMGuy	Not tried the Volvo version, but on the Merc, the Distronic Plus is nothing short of amazing, it really does pull ou up to a complete stop, as demonstrated by Clarkson! And then it will pull away from standstill, as soon as you tap resume - Spookily good! Mike

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