Volvo XC40 2021 Owner's Manual page 390

STARTING AND DRIVING
The Launch function*
Launch can be used to provide maximum
acceleration from a standstill. The function is
available for the drive modes:
Comfort and Individual .
Activating Launch
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the wheels are pointing straight ahead.
1. Put the gear selector in D position.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal.
4. Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.
NOTE
If the Launch function does not work, wait
a few minutes to let the driveline reach
working temperature before trying again.
CAUTION
The driveline is exposed to wear when
using Launch and the function is therefore
only available a limited number of times.
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 384)
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388
Automatic transmission symbols
and messages
If a problem occurs with the transmission, a
Dynamic ,
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
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 384)
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Meaning
A fault has occurred in the trans-
mission.
Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.
Temporary fault in driveline.
Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
All-wheel drive (AWD 6 ), 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. 389)
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Low Speed Control* (p. 399)
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Transmission (p. 383)
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* Option/accessory.