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In shift mode M, the paddles are automatically
activated.

Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for
shifting in manual mode.

Change

To shift one gear:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steering
wheel and then release.

"-": Shift down one gear.

"+": Shift up one gear.

As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within the
permissible range for the selected gear, a gear
shift will take place each time a paddle is pulled.

After each gear shift, a number indicating the
current gear will be displayed in the instrument
panel.

Turning off Start/Stop

Manual deactivation in gear position D
–

Deactivate the paddles by pulling the right
paddle (+) toward the steering wheel and
holding it until the number of the current
gear is no longer displayed in the instrument
panel.

Automatic deactivation

In gear position D, the steering wheel paddles
are deactivated after a short period of time if they
are not used. The number of the current gear will
no longer be displayed in the instrument panel. If
engine braking is currently being used, the pad-
dles will remain active until engine braking stops.

In gear position M, the paddles will not activate
automatically.

Related information

•

Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 434)

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Shiftlock

The automatic transmission's shiftlock function
helps prevent inadvertently moving the gear
selector between different positions.

There are two types of shiftlocks: mechanical and
automatic.

Mechanical shiftlock

The gear selector can be moved back and forth
between N and D. The other positions have a
shiftlock that is operated using the lock button on
the gear selector.

Press and hold the shiftlock button and move the
gear selector forward or backward between P, R,
N and D.

Automatic shiftlock

The automatic shiftlock has a separate safety
system.

From Park - P

To move to another gear from P (Park), the brake
pedal must be depressed and the ignition in
mode II.

From Neutral - N

If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has
been stationary for at least 3 seconds (with or
without the engine running), the gear selector will
be locked in that position.

To move the gear selector from N to another
gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and the
ignition in mode II.

Related information

•

Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 434)

•

Deactivating the automatic shiftlock (p. 437)

Deactivating the automatic shiftlock

The automatic shiftlock can still be disengaged
even when there is no electrical current to the
vehicle.

If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g. due to a dis-
charged battery), the gear selector must be
moved to the N position so that the vehicle can
be moved.

Lift the rubber mat in the storage compart-
ment in front of the gear selector. Locate the
hole with a spring-loaded button in the bot-
tom of the compartment.

Press a small screwdriver or similar object
into the hole and hold it down.

Move the gear selector to N and release the
button.

4. Replace the rubber mat.

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Related information

•

Shiftlock (p. 437)

•

Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 434)

The kickdown function

Kickdown is used when maximum acceleration is
needed, e.g. when passing.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed all the
way to the floor (past the normal full accelerator
position), the transmission will automatically
engage kickdown, i.e. immediately shift down to a
lower gear.

If the accelerator pedal is released from the kick-
down position, the transmission will automatically
shift up again.

Safety function

The transmission control module is equipped with
a downshift protection feature to help prevent the
engine from overheating.

In some conditions, the transmission will prevent
downshifting/kickdown if this would lead to such
high engine speed (rpm) that the engine could
be damaged. If the driver still attempts downshift-
ing or kickdown at a high rpm, nothing will hap-
pen and the original gear will remain selected.

With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one or
more steps at a time depending on the engine
speed. The vehicle upshifts when the engine rea-
ches its maximum rpm to prevent engine dam-
age.

Related information

•

Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 434)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)*

All-wheel drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD), also
called four-wheel drive, means that power is dis-
tributed to all four wheels, which improves trac-
tion.

To achieve the best traction, power is automati-
cally directed to the wheels that have the best
grip. The system continuously calculates the
need for torque to the rear wheels, and can
immediately redistribute up to half of the engine's
torque to the rear wheels.

All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at
higher speeds. In normal driving conditions, most
of the engine's power is directed to the front
wheels. When the vehicle is stationary, all-wheel
drive is always activated in preparation for maxi-
mum traction during acceleration.

All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.

Related information

•

Drive modes* (p. 439)

•

Low Speed Control* (p. 451)

•

Transmission (p. 433)

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Drive modes*

Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac-
teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-
plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-
uations.

Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle's
many functions and settings in different driving
situations. The following systems are adapted to
help optimize driving characteristics in each drive
mode:

•

Steering

•

Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive*

•

Brakes

•

Pneumatic suspension* and shock absorbers

•

Instrument panel

•

Start/Stop function

•

Climate control settings

Select the drive mode that is best suited to the
current driving conditions. Keep in mind that not
all drive modes are available in all situations.

Available drive modes

COMFORT

•

This is the vehicle's default mode.

When the engine is started, the vehicle will be in
Comfort mode and the Start/Stop function will be
activated. This setting offers driving comfort, light
steering and soft suspension.

ECO

•

Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and
eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.

In this mode, the Start/Stop function is activated,
the ground clearance is lower to reduce air resis-
tance and certain climate settings are reduced.

The instrument panel has an ECO gauge to facili-
tate fuel-efficient driving.

OFF ROAD

•

Helps maximize the vehicle's ability to tra-
verse difficult terrain or poor roads.

In this mode, ground clearance is high, steering is
light, and all-wheel drive and Hill Descent Control
are activated. The Start/Stop function is deacti-
vated.

This mode can only be activated at low speeds.
The permitted speed range will be shown in the
speedometer. If this speed is exceeded, Off road
mode will be deactivated and another drive mode
activated.

In Off road mode, a compass will be displayed
between the speedometer and the tachometer in
the instrument panel.

NOTE

This drive mode is not designed to be used
for normal street driving.

NOTE

Due to the increased ground clearance, if the
OFF ROAD mode was selected when the
engine was switched off, the suspension will
lower when the engine is restarted.

CAUTION

Do not use the OFF ROAD drive mode when
towing a trailer without an electrical connec-
tion. This could result in damage to the pneu-
matic suspension system's bellows.

DYNAMIC

•

Dynamic mode is designed to help provide
sportier driving characteristics and a faster
acceleration response.

Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct and
the transmission will prioritize gears with a higher
traction force.

Steering response is faster, suspension is stiffer
and ground clearance is lower to help reduce
body roll when cornering.

The Start/Stop function is deactivated.

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INDIVIDUAL

•

Customizes drive mode to personal preferen-
ces.

Select one of the drive modes as a basis and
adjust the settings to achieve your preferred driv-
ing characteristics. These settings will be stored
in the active driver profile and will be available
every time the vehicle is unlocked with that
remote key.

Individual drive mode is only available if it has
been activated in the center display.

Settings view

for Individual drive mode.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Individual Drive Mode

and

select

Individual Drive Mode

3. Under

Presets

, select one of the following

drive modes as a basis:

Eco

Comfort

Dynamic

The following settings can be modified:

•

Driver Display

•

Steering Force

•

Powertrain Characteristics

•

Brake Characteristics

•

Suspension Control

•

ECO Climate

•

Start/Stop

Related information

•

Changing drive mode* (p. 441)

•

ECO drive mode (p. 441)

•

Economical driving (p. 454)

•

Start/Stop function (p. 444)

•

Low Speed Control* (p. 451)

•

Hill Descent Control* (p. 453)

•

All Wheel Drive (AWD)* (p. 438)

•

Driver profiles (p. 138)

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Changing drive mode*

Select the drive mode that is best suited to the
current driving conditions.

The drive mode is changed using the control in
the tunnel console.

Keep in mind that not all drive modes are availa-
ble in all situations.

To change drive mode:

1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.

> A pop-up menu will appear in the center

display.

2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to the

desired drive mode.

3. Press the drive mode control or tap its button

in the center display to confirm the selection.
> The selected drive mode is shown in the

instrument panel.

If a drive mode is grayed out in the pop-up menu,
it cannot be selected.

Related information

•

Drive modes* (p. 439)

•

Activating and deactivating ECO drive mode
using the function button (p. 444)

•

Activating and deactivating Low Speed Con-
trol* using the function button (p. 452)

•

Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Con-
trol* using the function button (p. 454)

ECO drive mode

The Eco drive mode optimizes the vehicle's driv-
ing characteristics for more fuel-efficient and
eco-friendly driving.

Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco-
friendly driving.

When ECO mode is activated, the following cha-
racteristics are modified:

•

The automatic transmission's shifting points.

•

Engine control and accelerator pedal
response.

•

Eco Coast functionality is activated and
engine braking is disabled when the acceler-
ator pedal is released at speeds between
65 and 140 km/h (40 and 87 mph).

•

Some of the climate system settings will be
reduced or switched off.

•

The suspension's self-leveling function* will
lower ground clearance to help reduce wind
resistance.

•

Information will be shown in the ECO gauge
in the instrument panel to help promote
more eco-friendly and economical driving.

Coast function Eco Coast

Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,
allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used
to roll greater distances. When the driver releases
the accelerator pedal, the transmission is auto-
matically disengaged from the engine. Engine

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speed is reduced to idling speed to reduce fuel
consumption.

This function is most effective in driving situa-
tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a long
distance, e.g. on roads with slight downgrades or
when a decrease in speed is anticipated, such as
when approaching an area with a lower speed
limit.

Activating Eco Coast

The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released and the following condi-
tions are met:

•

Eco drive mode is activated.

•

The gear selector is in D.

•

The vehicle's speed is approximately
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).

•

The gradient of the downgrade is less than
approximately 6%.

COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.

Limitations

Eco Coast is not available if:

•

The engine and/or transmission are not at
normal working temperatures.

•

The gear selector is moved from D to manual
shifting mode.

•

The vehicle's speed is not within the
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range.

•

The gradient of the downgrade is more than
approximately 6%.

•

The steering wheel paddles* are being used
for manual shifting.

Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast

In certain situations, it may be advisable to deac-
tivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine brak-
ing can be used. These situations might include
driving down steep hills or before passing
another vehicle to help ensure this can be done
as safely as possible.

Deactivate Eco Coast by:

•

Pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

•

Moving the gear selector to manual mode.

•

Using the steering wheel paddles* to shift.

Turn off Eco Coast by:

•

Switching drive mode* or switching off drive
mode Eco in Function view.

It is possible to roll short distances even without
Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel. How-
ever, for the best fuel economy, Eco Coast should
be activated and used to roll longer distances.

Cruise control Eco Cruise

When cruise control is activated in the Eco drive
mode, the vehicle's acceleration and deceleration
will be slower than in other drive modes to help
further conserve fuel. Because of this, the vehi-
cle's actual speed may be slightly above or below
the set speed.

•

On a level road, the vehicle's actual speed
may differ from the set speed when cruise
control is active and the vehicle is coasting.

•

On a steep uphill gradient, the vehicle's
speed is reduced until the transmission
downshifts. Reduced acceleration is then ini-
tiated in order to reach the set speed.

•

On a downhill gradient in which the vehicle is
coasting, the vehicle's actual speed may be
slightly above or below the set speed. The
function uses engine braking to keep the set
speed. If necessary, the normal brakes are
also applied.

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ECO gauge in the instrument panel

Eco gauge in 12" instrument panel*.

Eco gauge in 8" instrument panel.

The ECO gauge indicates how economical cur-
rent driving is:

•

A low reading in the green area of the gauge
indicates economical driving.

•

A high reading is shown when driving is not
economical, e.g. heavy braking or rapid accel-
eration.

The ECO gauge also has an indicator showing
how a reference driver would drive in the same
driving situation. This is shown by the short
pointer in the gauge.

ECO Climate

In Eco mode, ECO climate is automatically acti-
vated in the passenger compartment to help
reduce energy consumption.

NOTE

When the ECO function is activated, settings
for certain climate system and electricity con-
suming functions are reduced. Some of these
settings can be reset manually, but full func-
tionality will only be restored by switching off
the ECO function or adapting the

Individual

drive mode to full climate system functionality.

If condensation forms on the windows, tap the
max defroster button, which will function normally.

Related information

•

Changing drive mode* (p. 441)

•

Activating and deactivating ECO drive mode
using the function button (p. 444)

•

Drive modes* (p. 439)

•

Economical driving (p. 454)

•

Start/Stop function (p. 444)

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Activating and deactivating ECO

drive mode using the function

button

There is a function button for Eco drive mode in
the center display's Function view if the vehicle
is not equipped with a drive mode control in the
tunnel console.

When the engine is switched off, ECO mode is
deactivated and must therefore be reactivated
each time the engine is started. ECO will be dis-
played in the instrument panel when the function
is activated.

Selecting Eco drive mode in the center
display's Function view

–

Tap the

Driving Mode ECO

button to acti-

vate or deactivate the function.

> An indicator light in the button will illumi-

nate when the function is activated.

Related information

•

ECO drive mode (p. 441)

•

Changing drive mode* (p. 441)

•

Drive modes* (p. 439)

Start/Stop function

Start/Stop is a function that temporarily switches
off the engine when the vehicle has stopped,
e.g. at a traffic light or in heavy traffic, and then
starts it again automatically when the brake
pedal is released.

The Start/Stop function reduces fuel consump-
tion, which helps to reduce exhaust emissions.

The system makes it possible to drive more eco-
nomically and climate-smart by letting the engine
auto-stop when appropriate.

Related information

•

Driving with the Start/Stop function (p. 444)

•

Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 446)

•

Drive modes* (p. 439)

Driving with the Start/Stop function

Start/Stop is a function that temporarily turns off
the engine when the vehicle is stationary and
then automatically starts it again when the vehi-
cle starts moving.

The Start/Stop function is available when the
ignition is started and can be activated if certain
conditions are met. The instrument panel indi-
cates if the function is available, active or not
available.

All of the vehicle's ordinary systems, such as
lighting, radio, etc. function normally when the
engine has been auto-stopped. Certain functions
may be temporarily reduced, however, such as
the climate system's blower speed or extremely
high audio system volume.

Auto-stop

To auto-stop the engine:

•

Stop the vehicle by applying the brakes and
keep the brake pedal depressed. The engine
will auto-stop.

In Eco or Comfort

drive mode, the engine may

auto-stop before the vehicle has completely stop-
ped.

With Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist acti-
vated, the engine will auto-stop after approxi-
mately three seconds.

Normal start mode.

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Auto-start

The following conditions must be met for the
engine to auto-start.

•

Release the brake pedal. The engine will
auto-start and the vehicle can be driven. On
an uphill gradient, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will
activate to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing backward.

•

When Auto-hold is activated, auto-start will
be delayed until the accelerator is pressed.

•

When Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist
are activated, the engine will auto-start when
the accelerator pedal is depressed or the

button on the left-side steering wheel

keypad is pressed.

•

Maintain pressure on the brake pedal and
press the accelerator pedal. The engine will
auto-start.

•

On a downhill gradient: Release the brake
pedal slightly so that the vehicle begins to
roll. The engine will auto-start after a slight
increase in speed.

Symbols in the instrument panel

12" instrument panel*

•

READY will be displayed in the tachometer
when Start/Stop is available.

•

An indicator in the tachometer will point
toward READY when Start/Stop is active
and the engine has auto-stopped.

•

READY will be grayed-out when Start/Stop
is not available.

•

No message will be shown when the func-
tion is turned off.

The function is active and the engine has auto-stopped.

8" instrument panel

The symbol is displayed at the bottom of the
speedometer.

Symbol

Meaning

White symbol: the function is avail-
able.

Beige symbol: The function is
active and the engine has auto-
stopped.

Symbol

Meaning

the function is not available
because the conditions have not
been met.

No symbol will be shown when the
function is turned off.

Related information

•

Temporarily deactivating the Start/Stop func-
tion (p. 446)

•

Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 446)

•

Start/Stop function (p. 444)

•

Hill Start Assist (p. 432)

•

Auto-hold brakes (p. 431)

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Temporarily deactivating the Start/

Stop function

In certain situations, it may be advisable to tem-
porarily turn the Start/Stop function off.

To turn off Start/Stop, tap the

Start/Stop

function button in

the center display's Function
view. The indicator light in the
button will go out when the
function has been turned off.

The function will remain turned off until:

•

it is reactivated

•

the drive mode is changed to Eco.

Related information

•

Driving with the Start/Stop function (p. 444)

•

Conditions for the Start/Stop function
(p. 446)

Conditions for the Start/Stop

function

Certain conditions must be met for Start/Stop to
function.

If any condition is not met, this will be indicated in
the instrument panel.

The engine does not auto-stop

The engine will not auto-stop if:

•

the vehicle has not reached a speed of
ca 10 km/h (6 mph) after starting.

•

after several auto-stops, the speed must
again exceed approximately ca 10 km/h
(6 mph) before the next auto-stop.

•

the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.

•

the start battery's charge is below the mini-
mum level.

•

the engine is not running at its normal oper-
ating temperature.

•

the ambient temperature is under approxi-
mately -5 °C (23 °F) or over approximately
30 °C (86 °F).

•

windshield heating is activated.

•

the climate system settings and the actual
climate in the passenger compartment differ.

•

the vehicle is backing up.

•

the start battery's temperature is above or
below the permitted limits.

•

the driver is turning the steering wheel hard.

•

the road gradient is very steep.

•

the hood is open.

•

driving at high altitude and the engine has
not reached its normal operating tempera-
ture.

•

ABS has been activated.

•

hard braking (even if the ABS system has
not been activated).

•

many starts during a short period of time
have triggered the starter motor's overheat-
ing protection.

•

a trailer's electrical system is connected to
the vehicle's electrical system.

•

the transmission is not running at its normal
operating temperature.

•

The gear selector is in mode M (

±).

The engine does not auto-start

The engine will not auto-start after an auto-stop
if:

•

the driver is not wearing a seat belt, the gear
selector is in the P position and the driver's
door is open. The engine must be started
normally.

The engine auto-starts while the brake
pedal is depressed

In the following situations, the engine will auto-
start even if the brake pedal is depressed:

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•

High levels of condensation on the inside of
the windows.

•

the climate system settings and the actual
climate in the passenger compartment differ.

•

Electrical current consumption is temporarily
high or the start battery's charge is below the
minimum level.

•

The brake pedal is pumped repeatedly.

•

The hood is open.

•

The vehicle begins to roll or increases speed
slightly if the engine auto-stopped before the
vehicle was at a standstill.

•

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled with the
gear selector in the D or N positions.

•

The gear selector is moved from D to R or M
(

±).

•

The driver's door is opened with the gear
selector in D. An audible signal and a text
message informs the driver that the ignition
is on.

WARNING

Do not open the hood if the engine has auto-

stopped. Turn off the engine by switching off

the ignition before lifting the hood.

Related information

•

Start/Stop function (p. 444)

•

Driving with the Start/Stop function (p. 444)

•

Temporarily deactivating the Start/Stop func-
tion (p. 446)

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Leveling control* and suspension

The vehicle's leveling control system adjusts the
suspension and shock absorbers automatically
to help provide good comfort and control while
driving. Leveling can also be controlled manually
to facilitate loading or getting in and out of the
vehicle.

Pneumatic suspension and shock
absorbers

The system is adapted to the selected drive
mode and vehicle speed. The pneumatic suspen-
sion reduces the vehicle's ground clearance at
higher speeds to reduce air resistance and
increase stability. The shock absorbers are nor-
mally set to provide the best possible comfort
and are adjusted continuously according to the
road surface and the vehicle's acceleration, brak-
ing and cornering.

The instrument panel indicates
when the suspension level is
being adjusted.

The following apply if a door or the tailgate is
opened:

•

If a door is opened, the level can only be
adjusted upwards.

•

If the tailgate is open, the level can only be
adjusted downwards.

Parking

When parking, make sure that there is adequate
space above and below the vehicle since ground
clearance may vary depending on e.g. ambient

temperature, how the vehicle is loaded, if loading
mode is used, which drive mode is selected after
the engine is started, etc.

The level may also be adjusted a period after the
vehicle is parked. This is to compensate for any
height changes that may occur due to tempera-
ture changes in the air springs when the vehicle
cools.

Transporting

When transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train or
truck, only secure (lash) the vehicle around the
tires, not using any other parts of the chassis.
Changes in the pneumatic suspension may occur
during transport, which could adversely affect the
lashing and result in damage.

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Symbols and messages in driver display

Symbol

Message

Meaning

Suspension

Deactivated by user

Active chassis has been switched off manually by the user.

Suspension

Temporarily reduced performance

Active chassis performance has been temporarily reduced due to extensive system use. If this
message appears frequently (e.g. several times in one week) contact a workshop

Suspension

Service required

A fault has occurred. Visit a workshop

as soon as possible.

Suspension failure

Stop safely

A critical fault has occurred. Stop safely, have the car towed to a workshop

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Symbol

Message

Meaning

Suspension

Slow down Vehicle too high

A fault has occurred. If the message appears while driving, contact a workshop

Suspension

Auto adjusting vehicle level

Level control to target height is in progress.

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related information

•

Leveling control settings* (p. 451)

•

Drive modes* (p. 439)

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Leveling control settings*

Turn off leveling control before lifting the vehicle
with a jack to help avoid problems with the
pneumatic suspension.

The vehicle can be lowered or raised to make it
easier to load or for passengers to get in and
out.

Adjusting loading mode

Use the buttons in the cargo compartment to
raise or lower the rear section of the vehicle to
facilitate loading or unloading the vehicle or con-
necting or disconnecting a trailer.

Center display settings

Easy Entry and Exit Suspension Control

The vehicle can be lowered to make it easier to
get in and out.

Activating easy entry in the center display:

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Mirrors and Convenience

3. Select

Easy Entry and Exit Suspension

Control

> When the vehicle is parked and the

engine is turned off, the level is lowered.
(Level adjustment will stop if a side door
is opened and will resume after a slight
delay when the door has been closed.)
When the engine is started and the vehi-
cle begins to move, the level will be raised
to the height set by the selected drive
mode.

Disable Leveling Control

In certain situations, this function must be turned
off, e.g. before the vehicle is raised using a jack*.
The level difference caused by raising the vehicle
with a jack could cause problems with the pneu-
matic suspension.

Turning off the function in the center display:

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Parking Brake and

Suspension

3. Select

Disable Leveling Control

Related information

•

Leveling control* and suspension (p. 448)

•

Loading recommendations (p. 582)

Low Speed Control*

The low-speed function, Low Speed Control
(LSC), facilitates and improves control and trac-
tion on rough roads and slippery surfaces, e.g.
when towing a trailer on grass or up boat ramps.

In vehicles equipped with drive mode control*,
the function is included in the Off Road drive
mode.

Low Speed Control is designed for driving on
rough roads and when towing trailers at low
speeds, up to approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).

When driving at low speeds, LSC prioritizes low
gears and all-wheel drive to help avoid wheel spin
and improve traction on all wheels. The accelera-
tor pedal will be less responsive to improve trac-
tion and speed control at low speeds.

The function is activated together with Hill
Descent Control (HDC), which makes it possible
to control speed going down steep hills using the
accelerator pedal and reduces the need to use
the brake pedal. The system makes it possible to
maintain a low and uniform speed when driving
down steep hills.

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