Energy Distribution In Hybrid Mode Using Map Data - Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual

Energy distribution in hybrid mode
using map data*
The Hybrid drive mode is the vehicle's
default drive mode in which the electric
motor and the combustion engine work sepa-
rately or together in hybrid mode. If a destina-
tion has been selected in the navigation sys-
tem*, the Predictive Efficiency
use map data to effectively distribute the
electric power consumption throughout the
trip.
This can lower fuel consumption in compari-
son with normal hybrid mode, in which the
vehicle first runs on electricity and then
switches to the gasoline engine when the
hybrid battery is discharged.
Function
If the distance to the selected destination is
greater than the calculated range on the elec-
tric motor, the function will distribute the elec-
tric power to make consumption as energy-
efficient as possible throughout the trip. This
makes it possible to avoid situations in which
normal hybrid mode would otherwise use a
large portion of the electric power to e.g. use
the electric motor at high speeds on a high-
way and then use the combustion engine at
lower speeds during city driving.
9 Only certain markets.
The greatest fuel savings are achieved when
the trip begins on a highway
•
the trip is between 50 and 100 km (30
•
and 60 miles) long
the hybrid battery is fully charged at the
•
start of the trip.
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function can
Requirements for the function
Certain conditions must be met for the func-
tion to be possible:
A destination must be set in the navigation
•
system and the distance to the destination
must be longer than the possible range
using only the electric motor.
Hybrid
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The Hold
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disabled.
The hybrid battery must be charged.
•
Usage tips
If you commute and it is not possible to
charge the vehicle at work, enter your work-
place as a waypoint and your home as the
destination. Discharging of the hybrid battery
will then be distributed over the entire com-
mute to and from work.
Add similar commutes, i.e. the route between
two charges, as
system to facilitate access.
drive mode must be selected.
and Charge functions must be
Favorites in the navigation
STARTING AND DRIVING
Related information
Drive modes (p. 433)
•
Economical driving (p. 446)
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* Option/accessory.
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