Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual page 414

STARTING AND DRIVING
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PURE
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Drive the car with electric motor, with energy
consumption as low as possible and with
lowest possible carbon dioxide emissions.
The drive mode maximises driving on the hybrid
battery. This means e.g. that the ground clear-
ance is lower to reduce wind resistance and that
the output of certain climate settings is reduced.
The Pure mode is available when the hybrid bat-
tery has a sufficiently high energy level. If the
energy level in the battery becomes too low, the
internal combustion engine starts. The internal
combustion engine also starts
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if the speed exceeds 125 km/h (78 mph)
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if the driver requests more motive force than
electric drive can provide
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in the event of system/component limita-
tions, e.g. low outside temperature.
Climate settings in Pure
NOTE
When the Pure drive mode is activated, sev-
eral parameters in the climate control sys-
tem's settings are changed, and several elec-
tricity consumer functions are reduced. Cer-
tain settings can be reset manually, but full
functionality is only regained by leaving
drive mode or adapting Individual
with full climate functionality.
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In the event of difficulties due to misting, press
the button for max. defroster which has normal
functionality.
OFF ROAD
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Maximise the car's traction when driving in
difficult terrain and on poor roads.
The drive mode provides high ground clearance,
steering is light, all-wheel drive and the function
for low speed control with hill descent control
(Hill Descent Control) are activated.
The drive mode can only be activated at low
speeds and the speedometer shows the range
for speed limitation. If this speed is exceeded,
Road mode is cancelled and the
mode is activated instead.
The driver display is supplemented with a com-
pass and altimeter.
To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal
combustion engine and electric motor run contin-
ually, which results in increased fuel consump-
tion.
NOTE
The driving mode is not designed to be used
on public roads.
Pure
drive mode
NOTE
If the car is switched off in OFF ROAD mode,
and therefore has high ground clearance, the
car is lowered next time it is started.
IMPORTANT
The OFF ROAD drive mode must not be used
while driving with a trailer without trailer con-
nector. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to
the air bellows.
Off
AWD
AWD drive •
Improve the car's roadholding and traction
with all-wheel drive.
The drive mode is intended for low speeds on
slippery road surfaces but also has a stabilising
effect at higher speeds.
To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal
combustion engine and electric motor run contin-
ually, which results in increased fuel consump-
tion.