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:
Indicator and warning symbols alert the driver that a function is active, that
a symbol is working, or that an error or serious fault has occurred.
Red symbols
A Canadian models.
B US models.
Amber symbols
Blue symbols
Green symbols
White/gray symbols
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Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance can help the driver and reduce the risk of the vehicle inadvertently
running off the road by actively steering the vehicle back onto the road.
This function has two activation levels for intervention:
Steering assistance only
Steering assistance with braking
Steering assistance only
Intervention with ..