Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Regenerative braking
The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions.
The battery symbol is shown in
the instrument panel when the vehicle is generating power for the battery1.
The function is available in all drive modes together with gear selector position
D or M.
Activating brake regeneration
Brake regeneration is activated by gentle pressure on the brake pedal or during
engine braking.
Regeneration increases during engine braking if manual gear selector position
M is selected.
1 The symbol is used in vehicles with 48 V batteries.
In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic
seat belt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision with a large animal is detected,
the vehicle's brakes will be automatically activated...
The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline (power transmission) between
the engine and the drive wheels. The function of the transmission is to change gears
depending on speed and power needs...
Other information:
Eco drive mode can help make driving more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote ecofriendly driving.
When Eco mode is activated, the following characteristics are modified:
The automatic transmission's shifting points...
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved
accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician. Certain functions only work when the associated
software is installed in the vehicle's computer system...