Volvo XC90 2018 Owner's Manual page 448

STARTING AND DRIVING
Activating and deactivating hill
descent control* with the function
button
There is a function button for hill descent control
Hill Descent Control
with
play's function view unless the car was equipped
with drive mode control in the tunnel console.
Selecting hill descent control in the
centre display function view
Hill descent control only works at low speeds.
Press the Hill Descent Control
–
activate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator in the button illuminates
when the function is activated.
This function is disabled automatically when the
engine is switched off.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at
higher speeds and must be reactivated at a
lower speed, if required.
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Related information
Hill descent control* (p. 445)
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Changing drive mode* (p. 433)
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in the centre dis-
button to
Economical driving
Drive economically and in a more eco-friendly
way by driving gently and anticipating situations.
Adapt your driving style and speed to the prevail-
ing situation.
Note the following:
For lower fuel consumption, activate
•
drive mode.
Use the Eco Coast freewheel function in
•
drive mode – engine braking ceases, mean-
ing that the car's kinetic energy is used to
freewheel for longer distances.
When driving with manual gear changing –
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drive in the highest gear possible, adapted to
the current traffic situation and road – lower
engine speeds result in lower fuel consump-
tion. Use the gear shift indicator.
Drive at a steady speed and keep a good dis-
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tance to other vehicles and objects to mini-
mise braking.
High speed results in increased fuel con-
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sumption - the wind resistance increases
with speed.
Trip computer indication for instantaneous
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fuel consumption can be helpful for driving
more economically.
Do not run the engine to operating tempera-
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ture at idling speed, but rather drive with a
normal load right after starting – a cold
Eco
Eco
* Option/accessory.