Volvo XC90 Recharge Owner's Manual page 495

Off Road
Prioritise the car's traction when driving in
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difficult terrain and on poor roads.
The drive mode provides high ground clear-
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ance , steering is light, all-wheel drive and the
function for low speed control with hill
descent control (Hill Descent Control) are acti-
vated.
The drive mode is only available at low speeds,
up to 40 km/h (25 mph). If this speed is
Off Road
exceeded, mode is cancelled and
the Constant AWD drive mode is activated
instead.
To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal
combustion engine and electric motor run
continually, which results in increased fuel
consumption.
In the Off Road mode the driver display has a
compass between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. The speedometer shows the range for
speed limitation.
The drive mode is adapted for maximum con-
trollability at low speeds in poor road condi-
tions or difficult terrain. It raises the chassis
reduces the driveline's throttle response and
locks the car in all-wheel drive. The Hill
Descent Control function facilitates controlled
driving on steep descents.
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NOTE
The driving mode is not designed to be
used on public roads.
NOTE
If the car is switched off in
mode, and therefore has high ground clear-
ance, the car is lowered next time it is
started.
IMPORTANT
The Off Road drive mode must not be
used while driving with a trailer without
trailer connector. Otherwise, there is a risk
of damage to the air bellows.
Constant AWD
Improve the car's roadholding and traction
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with enhanced all-wheel drive.
The drive mode locks the car in all-wheel drive.
An adapted distribution between the front and
rear axle torque provides good traction, stabil-
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,
ity and roadholding, for example on slippery
roads, when driving with a heavy trailer, or
when towing. Constant AWD
always available regardless of the battery's
state of charge.
Both the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor are engaged in order to drive all four
wheels, which results in increased fuel con-
sumption.
In the car's other drive modes, the car auto-
matically adapts the need for all-wheel drive to
the road surface, and can engage the electric
Off Road
motor or start the internal combustion engine
when necessary.
Power
The car has sportier characteristics and
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faster response to accelerating.
The drive mode adapts the combined power
from the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor by means of the car being driven by
both front and rear wheels. The gear changes
become faster and more distinct, and the
gearbox prioritises a gear with greater trac-
tion. Steering response is faster, shock
absorption is harder and a lower ground clear-
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ance means that the body follows the road-
way in order to reduce roll during cornering.
Both the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor are engaged in order to drive all four
wheels, which results in increased fuel con-
sumption.
drive mode is
STARTING AND DRIVING
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