Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 375

Braking assist after a collision
In a collision in which the activation level is
reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tension-
ers or airbags, or if a collision with a large ani-
mal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will be
automatically activated. This function is
intended to help prevent or reduce the effects
of any subsequent collision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be
possible to control and steer the vehicle. In
order to avoid or mitigate a possible further
collision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-
cle's path, the brake assist system is activated
automatically to help stop the vehicle safely.
If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a
risk of being hit by passing traffic, the driver
can override the system by depressing the
accelerator pedal.
This function assumes that the brake system
is intact after a collision.
Related information
Rear Collision Warning* (p. 313)
•
BLIS* (p. 314)
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Brake functions (p. 364)
•
4 Hill Start Assist
Regenerative braking*
The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during
braking in order to reduce fuel consumption
and emissions.
The function is available in all drive modes
together with gear selector position D or M.
Activating brake regeneration
Brake regeneration is activated by gentle pres-
sure on the brake pedal or during engine brak-
ing.
Regeneration increases during engine braking
if manual gear selector position M is selected.
Related information
Drive modes* (p. 379)
•
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
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sion (p. 374)
STARTING AND DRIVING
Transmission
The transmission is part of the vehicle's drive-
line (power transmission) between the engine
and the drive wheels. The function of the
transmission is to change gears depending
on speed and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic trans-
mission. The number of gears allows the
engine's torque and power band to be effec-
tively utilized.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save
fuel when driving at a constant engine speed.
Both the gear selector and the steering wheel
paddles can be used to shift up or down man-
ually. The selected gear selector position will
be displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 374)
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* Option/accessory.
373