Drive Modes - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

High-voltage generator 3
Electric motor
Both the internal combustion engine and electric
motor can generate motive force directly to the
wheels. The internal combustion engine can also
charge the electric motor's hybrid battery with a
special high-voltage generator.
Related information
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Drive modes (p. 357)
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General information about XC90 Twin
Engine (p. 52)
Combined high-voltage generator and starter motor - CISG (Crank Integrated Starter Generator).
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Drive modes

Selection of drive mode affects the car's driving
characteristics in order to enhance the driving
experience and facilitate driving in special situa-
tions.
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 obtain the best possible
driving characteristics in each respective drive
mode:
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Steering
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Engine/gearbox/all-wheel drive
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Brakes
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Air suspension and shock absorption
•
Driver display
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Climate settings
Select the drive mode that best suits the current
driving conditions. Remember that not all drive
modes can be selected in all situations.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Selecting drive mode
1. Press the drive mode control DRIVE MODE.
> A pop-up menu is opened in the centre
display.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward until the
desired drive mode is highlighted.
3. Press the drive mode control or tap directly
on the touch screen to confirm the selection.
> The selected drive mode is indicated in
the driver display.
A message is shown when a drive mode is unse-
lectable, for example:
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Cannot be selected because gear is in
manual
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Cannot be selected due to low battery
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