2023 Polestar 2 Road Sign Information Owners Manual

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

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”

The instrument panel can display signs for “School” or “Children playing” if this data is available.

Disclaimers

Road Sign Information limitations

Road Sign Information (RSI) 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digital map data with outdated, incorrect or missing speed information
no Internet connection
approval for Google Maps.

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.

Road Sign Information limitations

Road Sign Information (RSI) 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digital map data with outdated, incorrect, or missing speed information
no Internet connection
approval for Google Maps.

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.

NOTE

In certain markets, the Road Sign Information function is only available in combination with map data.

NOTE

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

In certain markets, the Road Sign Information function is only available in combination with map data.

NOTE

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

Road Sign Information

The Road Sign Information (RSI) function can help the driver observe speed-related road signs.
This function is available in certain markets.

Examples of signs that can be detected.

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

There are also sub-functions for Road Sign Information (RSI) 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.

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) that can alert the driver if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit or if there are speed cameras.
This function is available in certain markets.

Example of speed camera and speed limit information in the instrument panel

Speed limit warning

Speed alerts are provided by the symbol 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.

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

Vehicles equipped with Road Sign Information and map data can provide information on upcoming speed cameras in the instrument panel.

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.

2023 Polestar 2 Road Sign Information Owners Manual