Volvo XC90 2020 Owner's Manual page 470

STARTING AND DRIVING
All-wheel drive*
All-wheel drive (AWD 9 ) means that the car is
driving all four wheels at the same time,
which improves traction.
To achieve the best possible traction, the
motive force is distributed automatically to the
wheels with the best grip. The system contin-
uously calculates the need for torque to the
rear wheels, and can immediately redistribute
up to half of the motor's torque to the rear
wheels.
All-wheel drive also has a stabilising effect at
higher speeds. Under normal driving condi-
tions, the majority of power is transmitted to
the front wheels. When stationary, the all-
wheel drive is always engaged in preparation
for maximum traction during acceleration.
All-wheel drive characteristics vary depending
on the selected drive mode.
Related information
Drive modes* (p. 468)
•
Low speed control* (p. 481)
•
Gearbox (p. 459)
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9 All Wheel Drive
10 Applicable only to cars with an 8-inch driver display.
468
Drive modes*
Selection of drive mode affects the car's driv-
ing characteristics in order to enhance the
driving experience and facilitate driving in
special situations.
Using the drive modes it is possible to quickly
have access to the car's numerous functions
and settings for different driving needs. The
following systems are adapted to maintain
driving characteristics that are as good as pos-
sible in each drive mode:
Steering
•
Engine/gearbox/all-wheel drive*
•
Brakes
•
Air suspension* and shock absorption
•
Driver display
•
Start/stop function
•
Climate settings
•
Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions. Remember that not all
drive modes are available in all situations.
Selectable drive modes
When the car starts, it is in Comfort
and the start/stop function is activated. The
drive mode can be changed when the car has
Individual
been started, e.g. to the
When the Individual
possible to make adjustments for specific
preferences, e.g. to show the tachometer.
Comfort
The Comfort mode is the car's normal mode.
These settings mean that the car feels com-
fortable, the steering is light, the shock
absorption is soft and body's movement is
smooth.
This drive mode is the certification mode for
carbon dioxide emissions.
In Comfort mode, no tachometer is displayed
in the driver display
Eco
Adapt the car for more energy-efficient
•
and environmentally-conscious driving
with the Eco
The drive mode means e.g. that the Start/Stop
function is activated, the ground clearance is
lower to reduce wind resistance and the out-
put of certain climate settings is reduced.
When driving in
shows an eco-meter that indicates in real time
how economical your driving is.
mode
mode.
mode is selected, it is
10 .
mode.
Eco mode, the driver display
* Option/accessory.