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:
Cruise control (CC1) can be deactivated and put in standby mode.
This may happen automatically or be due to driver intervention. Standby mode means
that the function is selected in the instrument panel but not activated. In standby
mode, cruise control will not regulate speed...
The steering assistance function is optional – the driver can choose to have
it activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated...