2022 Polestar 2 Road Sign Information Owner’s Manual

2021 Polestar 1-LOGO

2022 Polestar 2 Road Sign Information

Activating and deactivating Road Sign Information*

The Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information) function is optional – the driver can choose to have the function activated or deactivated.
This function is available in certain markets.

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-1

Activate or deactivate the function using this button in the center display under Assist.

Disclaimers
* Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.

Adjusting Road Sign Information warnings*

The driver can select which warnings will be activated for Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information) and adjust the limits for these.

This function is available in certain markets.

  • Tap 2022-Polestar-2-Lane-Keeping-Aid-14 in the center display.
  • Tap Assist.
  • Tap 2022-Polestar-2-Lane-Keeping-Aid-15 for Road Sign Information and select the desired setting.

You can select:

  • Activate Speed Warning
  • Adjust the Speed Warning limit(The set warning limit will not be used when the speed camera symbol is displayed in the instrument panel).
  • Activate audible alert for Speed Warning
  • Activate audible alert for speed camera warning(The vehicle needs access to map data with information on speed cameras).
NOTE

The speed camera information function will be available at a later time.

Disclaimers
* Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.

Road Sign Information display*

Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information) displays road signs in different ways depending on the sign and situation.

This function is available in certain markets.

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-2 Example(Road signs differ according to market ‒ the illustrations shown here are just examples) of registered speed information for the United States.

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-3

Example(Road signs differ according to market ‒ the illustrations shown here are just examples) of registered speed information for Canada.

When the function has registered a speed limit sign the instrument panel will display the sign as a symbol.

Because speed-related information is retrieved from map data, the instrument panel may display or change information about the speed limit even if the vehicle has not passed a speed limit sign.

Signs for “School” and “Children playing”

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-4

If map data contains the warning signs “School” or “Children at Play,” these will be shown in the instrument panel.

Disclaimers
* Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.

Road Sign Information limitations*

Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information) functionality may be reduced in certain situations.

This function is available in certain markets.

The function could have reduced functionality due to e.g.:

  • faded road signs
  • signs located in a curve in the road
  • twisted or damaged signs
  • signs positioned high above the road
  • fully/partially obstructed or poorly positioned signs
  • signs partially or fully covered by frost, snow, and/or dirt
  • digital map data with outdated, incorrect, or missing speed information (Map data and speed information is not available for all areas).
  • no Internet connection
  • approval for Google Maps. (Read more at Maps Privacy center).
NOTE

In certain markets, the Road Sign Information function is only available in combination with map data. This may require changing the settings for Google Maps.(Read more at Maps Privacy center).

NOTE

Some types of bicycle holders connected to the trailer electrical socket may be interpreted by the Road Sign Information system as a trailer. In this case, the instrument panel may show incorrect speed information.

NOTE

The function uses the vehicle’s camera and/or radar units, which have certain general limitations.

Disclaimers
* Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.

Road Sign Information*

The Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information) function can help the driver observe speed-related road signs.(An Internet connection is required for Road Sign Information to work).

This function is available in certain markets.

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-5

Examples of signs that can be detected.(Road signs differ according to market ‒ the illustrations shown here are just some examples).

If the vehicle passes a speed limit sign, it will be displayed in the instrument panel.

There are also sub-functions for Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information) that can alert the driver if the speed limit has been exceeded or if there are speed cameras nearby.

NOTE

The speed camera information function will be available at a later time.

NOTE

In certain markets, the Road Sign Information function is only available in combination with map data. This may require changing the settings for Google Maps.(Read more at Maps Privacy center).

WARNING
  • The function is supplementary driver support intended to facilitate driving and help make it safer – it cannot handle all situations in all traffic, weather, and road conditions.
  • The driver is advised to read all sections in the Manual about this function to learn of its limitations, which the driver must be aware of before using the function.
  • Driver support functions are not a substitute for the driver’s attention and judgment. The driver is always responsible for ensuring the vehicle is driven in a safe manner, at the appropriate speed, at an appropriate distance from other vehicles, and in accordance with current traffic rules and regulations.
Disclaimers
* Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.

Speed limit and speed camera warnings from Road Sign Information*

There are subfunctions for Road Sign Information (RSI)(Road Sign Information)that can alert the driver if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit or if there are speed cameras.(Information on speed cameras on the navigation map is not available for all markets/areas).

This function is available in certain markets.

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-6
Example of speed camera and speed limit information in the instrument panel

Speed limit warning

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-7

Speed alerts are provided by the symbol(Road signs differ by market – the illustration shown here is just an example) in the instrument panel flashing when the maximum permitted speed is exceeded. The maximum permitted speed consists of the current speed limit plus any offset value, which can be selected in the center display under settings.

The warning is repeated once after about 30 seconds if the speed is not reduced.

After this, new warnings will only be provided if the speed is reduced by at least 5 km/h(3 mph) under the speed limit and then exceeded again. A new warning can also be provided if the vehicle enters a new speed limit zone.

The driver can be alerted if the vehicle is exceeding a detected speed limit and is approaching a speed camera.(Information on speed cameras on the navigation map is not available for all markets/areas).

NOTE

To receive an audible alert, the Speed Warning function must be activated and the audible alert for road signs subfunction must be in On mode.

Speed camera warning

2022.-Polestar-2-Road-Sign-Information-8

Vehicles equipped with Road Sign Information and map data(Information on speed cameras on the navigation map is not available for all markets/areas) can provide information on upcoming speed cameras in the instrument panel.

NOTE

The speed camera information function will be available at a later time.

NOTE

It is possible to receive an audible alert for speed cameras regardless of the vehicle’s speed and whether or not the speed limit is exceeded, even if the audible alert for road signs function is deactivated.

Disclaimers
* Optional/accessory – The equipment described in the Manual is not available in all cars – the cars have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.

Leave a Comment