Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 362

STARTING AND DRIVING
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POWER
Power
mode makes the car feel sportier for
more active driving.
The drive mode maximises the combined power
from the internal combustion engine and electric
motor by means of the car being driven by both
front and rear wheels. The car has sportier cha-
racteristics and faster response to accelerating.
Driving in a lower gear, with delayed upshifting, is
prioritised. Steering response is faster, shock
absorption is harder and a lower ground clear-
ance means that the body follows the roadway in
order to reduce roll during cornering.
The internal combustion engine and electric
motor are running continually, which results in
increased fuel consumption.
INDIVIDUAL
Adapting a drive mode according to individual
preferences.
Select a drive mode to start from, and then adjust
the settings according to the desired driving cha-
racteristics.
An individual drive mode is only available if it is
first activated in the centre display.
1. Press Settings
in the top view.
2. Press
My Car Individual Drive Mode
select Individual Drive Mode
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3. Select a drive mode to start from:
Hybrid
or
Possible adjustments apply to settings for
•
Driver Display
•
Steering force
•
Powertrain Characteristics
•
Brake Characteristics
•
Suspension Control
Starting and stopping the combustion
engine
An advanced control system determines the
extent to which the car is driven on internal com-
bustion engine, electric motor or both in parallel.
The primary function is to use the engine or
motor and the available energy in the hybrid bat-
tery as efficiently as possible, with regard to the
characteristics of the different drive modes as
well as the driver's request for power via the
accelerator pedal.
There are also cases where temporary limitations
in the system, or functions governed by legal
requirements aimed at maintaining a low level of
total emissions for the car, may use the internal
combustion engine to a greater extent.
and
Related information
. •
Speed-dependent steering force (p. 254)
•
Level control* (p. 361)
Pure ,
Power
.
.
•
Hybrid related information in the driver dis-
play (p. 90)
•
Foot brake (p. 363)
•
All-wheel drive (p. 362)
•
Hill descent control (p. 371)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.