All-Wheel Drive - Awd - Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual

03 Your driving environment
All-wheel drive – AWD*
All Wheel Drive is always available
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All Wheel Drive means that the car is driving all
four wheels at the same time.
The power is automatically distributed
between the front and rear wheels. An elec-
tronically controlled clutch system distributes
the power to the wheels that have the best grip
on the current road surface. This provides the
best traction and prevents wheel spin. Under
normal driving conditions, the majority of
power is transmitted to the front wheels.
All Wheel Drive improves driving safety in rain,
snow and icy conditions.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.