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:
(Option/accessory.)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC1) may have limited functionality in
certain situations.
Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Adaptive Cruise Control is primarily intended to be driven on flat roads. The
function may not be able to maintain the correct time interval to the vehicle ahead
when driving down steep hills...
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regarding vehicle safety. IntelliSafe
consists of a number of systems1
that are designed to help make driving safer, prevent accidents and protect passengers
and other road users.
1 Some of these
systems are standard, while others are options...