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:
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions
to make sure it can be driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps
protect the engine from frost erosion down to approx...
Driver Alert Control (DAC) functionality may be reduced in certain situations.
In certain situations, the system may provide a warning even if it has not detected
a change in driving behavior, e.g.:
in strong crosswinds
on grooved road surfaces.
WARNING
In certain cases, driving behavior might not be affected despite the driver's
fatigue – when using the Pilot Assist* function – resultin..