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:
(Certain markets only.
Vehicle-related information can be sent at any time from the vehicle, e.g.
if you schedule a visit to a workshop and would like to assist your workshop by
providing additional basic information. Sending vehicle information is not the same
as scheduling service...
Every door has a control panel for the power windows. The driver's door has
controls for operating all windows and for activating the child safety locks.
Driver's door control panel.
Electric child safety locks* that
deactivate the controls in the rear doors to prevent the doors or windows from being
opened from the inside...