Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual page 482

STARTING AND DRIVING
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ECO climate control
Pure
In the drive mode, eco climate control is
activated automatically in the passenger com-
partment in order to reduce energy consump-
tion.
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated,
several parameters in the climate control
system's settings are changed, and several
electricity consumer functions are reduced.
Certain settings can be reset manually, but
full functionality is only regained by leaving
Pure drive mode or adapting
drive mode with full climate functionality.
In the event of difficulties due to misting,
press the button for max. defroster which has
normal functionality.
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
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exceeded,
Constant AWD
the
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
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-
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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.
NOTE
The driving mode is not designed to be
used on public roads.
Off Road mode is cancelled and
drive mode is activated
mode the driver display has a
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
Off Road
The 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.
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Off Road