Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Control using the function button

Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Control using the function button

(Option/accessory.)

There is a function button for assistance on steep gradients with Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view if the vehicle is not equipped with a drive mode control in the tunnel console.

Selecting Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view

HDC only works at low speeds.

  • Tap the Hill Descent Control button to activate or deactivate the function.

    Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Control using the function button

    • An indicator light in the button will illuminate when the function is activated.

When the engine is switched off, the function will be automatically deactivated.

NOTE

The function is deactivated when driving at high speeds and must be reactivated at lower speeds if so desired.

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