Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 380

STARTING AND DRIVING
Automatic transmission symbols
and messages
If a problem occurs with the transmission, a
symbol and a message are displayed in the
instrument panel.
CAUTION
Check the operating temperature of the
transmission to help avoid damage to any
of the drive system components. If there is
a risk of overheating, a warning symbol will
appear in the instrument panel and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the rec-
ommendations given.
Symbol Meaning
Information and messages rela-
ted to the transmission. Follow
the recommendations provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the recommendations
provided.
Reduced performance
eration performance reduced
In the event of a temporary fault
in the driveline, the vehicle may
go into a "limp home" mode with
reduced power output to help
avoid damage to the driveline.
378
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 374)
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/ Accel-
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
All-wheel drive (AWD 5 ), also called four-
wheel drive, means that power is distributed
to all four wheels, which improves traction.
To achieve the best traction, power is auto-
matically directed to the wheels that have the
best grip. The system continuously calculates
the need for torque to the rear wheels, and
can immediately redistribute up to half of the
engine's torque to the rear wheels.
All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at
higher speeds. In normal driving conditions,
most of the engine's power is directed to the
front wheels. When the vehicle is stationary,
all-wheel drive is always activated in prepara-
tion for maximum traction during acceleration.
All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.
Related information
Drive modes* (p. 379)
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Low Speed Control* (p. 389)
•
Transmission (p. 373)
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* Option/accessory.