Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Transmission
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.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission. The number of gears allows the engine's torque and power band to be effectively utilized.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when driving at a constant engine speed. Both the gear selector and the steering wheel paddles can be used to shift up or down manually. The selected gear selector position will be displayed in the instrument panel.
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...
Automatic transmission
Gear position is selected automatically to make driving as energy efficient
as possible. The transmission also has a manual mode.
The transmission is available in two different versions...
Other information:
Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Starting and stopping preconditioning. Preconditioning timer
(Option/accessory.) Preconditioning ventilates the passenger compartment, if possible, before driving. The function can be started in the center display or from a cellular phone. Starting and stopping from the vehicle Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center display...
Volvo XC90 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Adaptive Cruise Control limitations
(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...
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Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector
Incorrectly connected or installed software or diagnostic tools may have an adverse effect on the vehicle's electronics.
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain accessories only work when the associated software is installed in the vehicle's computer system.
On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket under the dashboard on the driver's side.
