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:
Display settings for the instrument panel can be set in the instrument panel's
App menu and in the center display's Settings menu.
Settings via instrument panel's app menu
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to
vehicle model.
The app menu will open and can be controlled using the right-side steering wheel
keypad...
(Option/accessory.)
The steering wheel paddles are a supplement to the gear selector and make
it possible to shift manually without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
The function is available in position D or M.
"-": Shift down one gear...