Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Driver support / Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control

Volvo XC90: Driver support / Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control

The stability system (ESC1) is always activated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more active driving characteristics.

Volvo XC90. Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control Activate or deactivate the function using this button in the center display's Function view.

  • Illuminated button indicator light – the function is activated.
  • Extinguished button indicator light – the function is deactivated.

Volvo XC90. Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control When ESC Sport Mode is activated, this symbol will illuminate with a steady glow in the instrument panel. It will remain on until the driver deactivates the function or until the engine is turned off. The system will return to normal mode the next time the engine is started.

The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be selected when any of the following functions are activated:

  • Cruise control
  • Adaptive Cruise Control*
  • Pilot Assist*

1 Electronic Stability Control

* Option/accessory.

    Electronic Stability Control in sport mode

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