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
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...
(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:
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if needed.
Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in
the center display.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield
defrost vents
Air distribution - dashboard
and center console air vents
Air distribution - floor air
vents
Tap one or more air distribution buttons to open/clos..
Volvo workshops have a designated Wi-Fi network for data transfer between
your vehicle and the workshop. Your visit to the workshop will be easier and more
effective when diagnostics information and software can be transferred over the
workshop's network. At the workshop, your service technician can connect your
vehicle to the workshop's Wi-Fi network to perform troubleshooting and download
s..