Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 457

Gear shift indicator in 8-inch driver display for small
gear lever.
The gear shift indicator shows the current gear
in the driver display and indicates recom-
mended shifting to a higher gear by a flashing
plus sign.
Related information
Automatic gearbox (p. 447)
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7 All Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive*
All-wheel drive (AWD 7 ) means that the car is
driving all four wheels at the same time,
which improves traction.
To achieve the best possible traction, the
motive force is distributed automatically to the
wheels with the best grip. The system contin-
uously calculates the need for torque to the
rear wheels, and can immediately redistribute
up to half of the motor's torque to the rear
wheels.
All-wheel drive also has a stabilising effect at
higher speeds. Under normal driving condi-
tions, the majority of power is transmitted to
the front wheels. When stationary, the all-
wheel drive is always engaged in preparation
for maximum traction during acceleration.
All-wheel drive characteristics vary depending
on the selected drive mode.
Related information
Drive modes* (p. 455)
•
Low speed control* (p. 469)
•
Gearbox (p. 447)
•
STARTING AND DRIVING
Drive modes*
Selection of drive mode affects the car's driv-
ing characteristics in order to enhance the
driving experience and facilitate driving in
special situations.
Using the drive modes it is possible to quickly
have access to the car's numerous functions
and settings for different driving needs. The
following systems are adapted to maintain
driving characteristics that are as good as pos-
sible in each drive mode:
Steering
•
Engine/gearbox/all-wheel drive*
•
Brakes
•
Air suspension* and shock absorption
•
Driver display
•
Start/stop function
•
Climate settings
•
Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions. Remember that not all
drive modes are available in all situations.
Selectable drive modes
When the car starts, it is in Comfort
and the start/stop function is activated. The
drive mode can be changed when the car has
Individual
been started, e.g. to the
When the Individual mode is selected, it is
* Option/accessory.
mode
mode.
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