Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual / Driver support / Drive modes when using time interval to vehicle

Volvo XC90: Driver support / Drive modes when using time interval to vehicle

The driver can choose different drive modes to determine how driver support should maintain a time interval to the vehicle ahead.

Settings are made using the DRIVE MODE controls.

Select one of the following:

Eco - Driver support will focus on providing good fuel economy, which will increase the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Comfort - Driver support will focus on following the set time interval to the vehicle ahead as smoothly as possible.
Dynamic* - Driver support will focus on following the set time interval to the vehicle ahead more exactly, which could mean faster acceleration and heavier braking.

Setting time interval to the vehicle ahead

The time interval to the vehicle ahead can be set for the functions Adaptive Cruise Control*, Pilot Assist* and Distance Alert*. Different time intervals to the vehicle ahead can be selected and are shown in the instrument panel as 1–5 horizontal bars...

Auto-hold braking with driver support

The driver support functions Adaptive Cruise Control* and Pilot Assist* have a special brake function in slow traffic and while stationary. In certain situations, the parking brake will be applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill...

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Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Technician certification

In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued...

Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Electronic Stability Control in sport mode

The stability system (ESC1) is always activated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select ESC Sport Mode, which offers more active driving characteristics. With the ESC Sport Mode sub-function selected, intervention from the system is reduced and more lateral movement is permitted, giving the driver more control of the vehicle than usual...

Leveling control settings

(Option/accessory.)

Turn off leveling control before lifting the vehicle with a jack to help avoid problems with the pneumatic suspension.

The vehicle can be lowered or raised to make it easier to load or for passengers to get in and out.

Adjusting loading mode

Volvo XC90. Leveling control settings