Volvo XC90 2015-2023 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / All Wheel Drive (AWD)

All-wheel drive (AWD1), also called fourwheel drive, means that power is distributed to all four wheels, which improves traction.

To achieve the best traction, power is automatically directed to the wheels that have the best grip. The system continuously calculates the need for torque to the rear wheels, and can immediately redistribute up to half of the engine's torque to the rear wheels.

All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at higher speeds. In normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. When the vehicle is stationary, all-wheel drive is always activated in preparation for maximum traction during acceleration.

All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on which drive mode is selected.

1 All Wheel Drive

    Automatic transmission symbols and messages

    If a problem occurs with the transmission, a symbol and a message are displayed in the instrument panel. CAUTION Check the operating temperature of the transmission to help avoid damage to any of the drive system components...

    Drive modes

    (Option/accessory.) Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving characteristics in different ways to enhance and simplify the driving experience in certain types of situations...

    Other information:

    Volvo XC90 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Selecting and activating Pilot Assist


    (Option/accessory.) (Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.) Pilot Assist must first be selected and then activated before it can regulate speed and distance and provide steering assistance. A green steering wheel indicates that Pilot Assist is providing steering assistance...

    Volvo XC90 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Text message settings


    Settings for handling text messages received through a connected phone can be personalized. Tap Settings in the Top view. Tap Communication Text Messages and select settings: Notification in center display - display text message notifications in the center display's status bar...

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      Detachable towbar

      (Option/accessory.)

      Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars that are specially designed for the vehicle.

      NOTE

      The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on all models. Consult your Volvo retailer.

      Volvo XC90. Detachable towbar

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