Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Regenerative braking

Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Regenerative braking

The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Volvo XC90. Regenerative braking 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.

    Braking assist after a collision

    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...

    Transmission

    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...

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    Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Transmission


    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. The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission...

    Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Using automatic rear window wiping when backing up


    If reverse gear is engaged while the windshield wipers are on, the rear window wipers will start. This function is deactivated when a different gear is selected. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center display. Tap My Car Wipers. Select Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deactivate automatic rear window wiping when backing up...

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