Volvo XC60 Twin Engine (2020 year). Manual in english - page 26

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Automatic parking brake activation

setting

Choose whether the parking brake is to be
activated automatically when the car is
switched off.

To change setting:

1. Tap on 

Settings

 in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Parking Brake and

Suspension

 to select or deselect the

function 

Auto Activate Parking Brake

.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 449)

•

Parking brake (p. 449)

Parking on a hill

Always use the parking brake when parking
on a hill.

WARNING

Always use the parking brake when park-

ing on an inclined surface. Engaging a gear

or the automatic transmission's 

P

 position

is not sufficient to hold the car stationary in

all situations.

If the car is parked facing uphill:

•

Turn the wheels 

away from

 the kerb.

If the car is parked facing downhill:

•

Turn the wheels 

towards

 the kerb.

Heavy load uphill

A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the
car to roll backward when the parking brake is
released automatically on a steep incline.
Avoid this by pulling the control upwards
while driving the car away. Release the control
when the engine achieves traction.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 449)

In the event of a fault in the

parking brake

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if it is
not possible to deactivate or activate the
parking brake after several attempts.

An acoustic warning signal sounds when driv-
ing with the parking brake activated.

If the car must be parked before a possible
fault is rectified, then the wheels must be
turned as for parking on a hill and the gear
selector must be in position 

P

.

Low battery voltage

If the battery voltage is too low then the park-
ing brake can be neither deactivated nor acti-
vated. Connect a donor battery if the battery
voltage is too low.

Replacing the brake linings

The rear brake linings must be replaced at a
workshop due to the design of the electrically-
operated parking brake - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.

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Symbols in the driver display

Symbol Specification

If the symbol flashes, it indicates
a fault has occurred. See the
message in the driver display.

Fault in brake system. See the
message in the driver display.

Information message in driver
display.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 449)

•

Parking on a hill (p. 451)

•

Starter battery (p. 631)

•

Volvo service programme (p. 616)

Automatic braking when stationary

Automatic brake when stationary (Auto hold)
means that the driver can release the brake
pedal while maintaining braking effect when
the car has stopped at traffic lights or a junc-
tion.

When the car has stopped, the brakes are
activated automatically. The function can use
either foot brake or parking brake to hold the
car stationary and it works on all gradients.
When driving off, the brakes are released
automatically if the driver is wearing the seat-
belt or the driver's door is closed.

NOTE

When braking to a standstill on an uphill or
downhill slope, the brake pedal should be
depressed a little harder before being
released to ensure the car does not roll.

The parking brake is activated if

•

the car is switched off

•

the driver's door is opened

•

the driver's seatbelt is unbuckled

•

the car has been stationary for a longer
time (5-10 minutes).

Symbols in the driver display

Symbol Specification

The symbol is illuminated when
the function uses the foot brake
to keep the car stationary.

The symbol is illuminated when
the function uses the parking
brake to keep the car stationary.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the automatic
brake at a standstill (p. 453)

•

Foot brake (p. 446)

•

Parking brake (p. 449)

•

Help when starting on a hill (p. 453)

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Activating and deactivating the

automatic brake at a standstill

The automatic brake function at a standstill is
activated using the button in the tunnel con-
sole.

–

Press the button in the tunnel console to
activate or deactivate the function.
> The indicator in the button illuminates

when the function is activated. Acti-
vated function remains even when the
car is started next time.

Applicable when switching off

If the function is active and holds the
car with the foot brake (A-symbol
illuminated in the driver display), the
brake pedal must be depressed at

the same time as the button is depressed in
order to deactivate.

•

The function remains deactivated until it is
reactivated.

•

When the function is deactivated, hill start
assist (HSA) remains active to prevent the
car from rolling backwards when starting
on an uphill gradient.

Related information

•

Automatic braking when stationary
(p. 452)

Help when starting on a hill

Hill start assist (HSA

4

) prevents the car from

rolling backwards when starting on an uphill
gradient. When reversing uphill, it prevents
the car from rolling forwards.

The function means that the pedal pressure in
the brake system remains for several seconds
while the driver's foot is moved from brake
pedal to accelerator pedal.

The temporary braking effect releases after
several seconds or when the driver starts to
drive away.

Hill start assist is available even when the
function for automatic brake when stationary
(Auto hold) is deactivated.

Related information

•

Automatic braking when stationary
(p. 452)

•

Foot brake (p. 446)

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Auto braking after a collision

In the event of a collision in which the activa-
tion level is reached for the pyrotechnic seat-
belt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision
with a large animal is detected, the car's
brakes are automatically applied. This func-
tion is to prevent or reduce the effects of any
subsequent collision.

After a serious collision there is a risk that it is
no longer possible to control and steer the car.
In order to avoid or mitigate a possible further
collision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-
cle's path, the auto braking system is acti-
vated automatically and brakes the car in a
safe manner.

Brake lights and hazard warning lights are
activated during braking. When the car has
stopped, the hazard warning lights continue to
flash and the parking brake is applied.

If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a
risk of being hit by following traffic, the sys-
tem can be overridden by the driver depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.

The function assumes that the brake system is
intact after the collision.

Related information

•

Rear Collision Warning

*

 (p. 362)

•

BLIS

*

 (p. 363)

•

Brake functions (p. 445)

Gearbox

The gearbox is part of the car's powertrain
(power transmission) between engine and
drive wheels. The function of the gearbox is
to change the gear ratio depending on speed
and power requirements.

The car has an eight-speed automatic gear-
box, and an electric motor for rear-wheel drive.
The number of gear changes means that the
engine's torque and power range can be used
effectively. Two of the gears are overdrive
gears that save fuel when driving at constant
engine speed. It is also possible to select
gears manually. The driver display shows
which gear position is currently in use.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 454)

•

Gear shift indicator (p. 459)

Automatic gearbox

With an automatic gearbox, the system
selects a gear so that you can drive as
energy-efficiently as possible. The gearbox
also has a manual gearshift mode.

Overview of gear lever and shift pattern in the driver

display.

The driver display shows the gear position
selected:

R

, 

N

, 

D

 or 

B

. The 

P

 position is electrical.

During manual gear changing, the gear being
used is also shown.

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Hill Start Assist

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IMPORTANT

To prevent damage to any drive system
components, the working temperature of
the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of
overheating, a warning symbol illuminates
in the driver display and a text message is
shown - follow the recommendation given.

Symbols in the driver display

If a fault should occur in the gearbox, the
driver display shows a symbol and a message.

Symbol Specification

Information or error message for
gearbox. Follow the recommen-
dation given.

Hot or overheated gearbox. Fol-
low the recommendation given.

Reduced performance

/

Accel-

eration performance reduced

In the event of a temporary pow-
ertrain fault, the car can go into a
Limp home mode with reduced
engine power to prevent damage
to the powertrain.

Related information

•

Gear positions for automatic gearbox
(p. 455)

•

Changing gear with steering wheel pad-
dles

*

 (p. 457)

•

Gear selector inhibitor (p. 458)

•

Kick-down function (p. 459)

•

Gear shift indicator (p. 459)

Gear positions for automatic

gearbox

With an automatic gearbox, an appropriate
gear is selected automatically depending on
the need for speed and power.

Changing gear

The gear selector is the shift-by-wire-type
where shifting is performed electronically
instead of mechanically. This means simpler
shifting and more distinct gear positions.

Overview of gear lever and gear positions.

Change gear position by pressing the spring-
loaded gear selector forwards or backwards,
or sideways for manual shifting.

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Gear positions

Park position - P

Overview of gear lever and position P

The park position is activated via the 

P

 button

next to the gear selector.

The gearbox is mechanically blocked when the

P

 position is engaged.

Select the 

P

 position when the car is parked or

when starting the engine. The car must be sta-
tionary when the park position is selected.

To select another gear position when the park
position is selected, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the ignition position must be 

II

.

To park - first apply the parking bake and then
select park position.

WARNING

Always use the parking brake when park-

ing on an inclined surface. Engaging a gear

or the automatic transmission's 

P

 position

is not sufficient to hold the car stationary in

all situations.

NOTE

To be able to lock the car and arm the
alarm, the gear position must be in 

P

.

Help functions

The system will change to 

P

 position automat-

ically

•

if the car is switched off in position 

D

 or 

R

.

•

if the driver unfastens the seatbelt and
opens the driver's door when the car is
running with the gear selector in a position
other than 

P

.

To park a car without wearing the seatbelt and
with the door open - exit the 

P

 position by

selecting 

R

 or 

D

 again.

If the car is switched off in neutral position,
there is no automatic change-over to 

P

 posi-

tion. This is to allow you to wash the car in the
type of car wash that requires the car to be
rolled through the facility.

Reverse position - R

Select position 

R

 to reverse. The car must be

stationary when reverse position is selected.

Neutral position - N

No gear is engaged and the engine can be
started. Apply the parking brake if the car is
stationary with the gear selector in 

N

 position.

To be able to move the gear selector from the

N

 position to another gear position, the brake

pedal must be depressed and the ignition
position must be 

II

.

Drive position - D

D

 is the normal driving position. Shifting up

and down takes place automatically based on
the level of acceleration and speed.

The car must be stationary when changing
gear from 

R

 position to 

D

 position.

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Brake position - B

Overview of brake positions in the driver display.

From 

B

 position, it is possible to change gear

manually. The 

B

 position can be selected at

any time during travel. The car brakes using its
electric motor when the accelerator pedal is
released, while also charging the hybrid bat-
tery. This gives more opportunities for
recharging the hybrid battery, since charging
also takes place without the driver using the
brake pedal.

Select brake position by moving the gear
selector backwards from the 

D

 position. The

driver display shows which gear is being used.

•

Press the gear selector to the right to "

+

"

(plus) to change up one step and release
it.

•

Press the gear selector to the left to "

–

"

(minus) to change down one step and
release it.

•

Press the gear selector backwards to
return to the 

D

 position.

The gearbox automatically shifts down if the
speed decreases to a level lower than appro-
priate for the selected gear, in order to avoid
jerking and stalling.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 454)

•

Gear selector inhibitor (p. 458)

•

Changing gear with steering wheel pad-
dles

*

 (p. 457)

•

Kick-down function (p. 459)

Changing gear with steering wheel

paddles

*

The steering wheel paddles are a comple-
ment to the gear selector and make it possi-
ble to change gear manually without releas-
ing hands from the steering wheel.

"

-

": Selects the next lower gear.

"

+

": Selects the next higher gear.

Activating the steering wheel paddles

To be able to change gear with the steering
wheel paddles they must first be activated:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel.
> A figure in the driver display indicates

current gear.

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Driver display when changing gear with steering

wheel paddles.

Driver display when changing gear with steering

wheel paddles in manual gearshift mode.

Switch

To change gear one step:

–

Pull one of the paddles backwards -
towards the steering wheel - and release.

A gear change occurs at each pull of the pad-
dle provided that the engine speed does not
leave the permitted range. After each gear
change the figure in the driver display changes
to show the current gear.

Deactivating the function

Manual deactivation in gear position D and
B

–

Deactivate the steering wheel paddles by
pulling the right-hand paddle (

+

) toward

the steering wheel and holding in place
until the figure in the driver display for the
current gear extinguishes.
> The gearbox returns to gear position 

D

and 

B

 depending on the position

selected before the paddles were acti-
vated.

Automatic deactivation

In gear position 

D

 the steering wheel paddles

are deactivated after a short time if they are
not used. This is indicated by means of the fig-
ure for the current gear extinguishing.

In gear position 

B

 there is no automatic deac-

tivation.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 454)

•

Gear positions for automatic gearbox
(p. 455)

•

Gear shift indicator (p. 459)

Gear selector inhibitor

The gear selector inhibitor prevents acciden-
tal changing between different gear positions
in an automatic gearbox.

Automatic gear selector inhibitor

The automatic gear selector inhibitor has spe-
cial safety systems.

From park position - P

To be able to move the gear selector from the

P

 position to another gear position, the brake

pedal must be depressed and the ignition
position must be 

II

.

From neutral position - N

If the gear selector is in the 

N

 position and the

car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds
(irrespective of whether the engine is running)
then the gear selector is locked.

To be able to move the gear selector from the

N

 position to another gear position, the brake

pedal must be depressed and the ignition
position must be 

II

.

Message in the driver display

If the gear selector is inhibited, a message is
shown in the driver display, e.g. 

Gear lever

Press brake pedal to activate gear lever

.

The gear selector is not inhibited mechanically.

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Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 454)

•

Gear positions for automatic gearbox
(p. 455)

Kick-down function

Kick-down can be used when maximum
acceleration is needed, such as for overtak-
ing.

When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor (beyond the position normally
regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is
immediately engaged. This is known as kick-
down.

If the accelerator is released from the kick-
down position, the gearbox automatically
changes up.

Safety function

To prevent over-revving of the engine, the
gearbox control program has a protective
downshift inhibitor.

The gearbox does not permit downshifting/
kick-down which would result in an engine
speed high enough to damage the engine.
Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift
down in this way at high engine speed – the
original gear remains engaged.

On kick-down the car can shift down one or
more steps at a time, depending in engine
speed. The car shifts up when the engine has
reached is maximum engine speed in order to
prevent engine damage.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 454)

Gear shift indicator

The gear shift indicator in the driver display
shows the current gear during manual gear-
shifting and when it is appropriate to engage
the next gear for optimum fuel economy.

For eco-driving during manual gear changing,
it is important to drive in the right gear and to
change gear in good time.

Gear shift indicator in the driver display

5

.

The gear shift indicator is shown in gear posi-
tion 

B

. The gear shift indicator shows the cur-

rent gear in the driver display and indicates
recommended shifting to a higher gear by a
flashing plus sign.

Related information

•

Automatic gearbox (p. 454)

5

The figure is schematic – parts may vary depending on car model.

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All-wheel drive

All-wheel drive (AWD

6

) means that the car is

driving all four wheels at the same time,
which improves traction.

The electric motor that drives the rear wheels
enables electric all-wheel drive functionality.
All-wheel drive characteristics vary depending
on the selected drive mode.

Related information

•

Drive modes (p. 462)

•

Low speed control (p. 474)

•

Gearbox (p. 454)

Drive systems

Volvo's Twin Engine combines an internal
combustion engine that drives the front
wheels with an electric motor that drives the
rear wheels.

Two drive systems

Depending on the driver-selected drive mode
and available electric energy, the two drive
systems can be used either individually or in
parallel.

The electric motor is supplied its energy from
a hybrid battery fitted in the tunnel console.
The hybrid battery can be charged in a wall
socket, or in a special charging station. The
internal combustion engine can also charge
the hybrid battery with a special high-voltage
generator.

Both the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor can generate motive force directly
to the wheels. An advanced control system
combines the properties of both drive systems
in order to provide optimum driving economy.

Hybrid battery - The function of the hybrid
battery is to store energy. It receives
energy when charging from the mains
power circuit, during regenerative braking
or from the high-voltage generator. It pro-
vides energy for electric operation as well
as for temporarily operating the electric air
conditioning during the preconditioning of
the passenger compartment.
Internal combustion engine - The internal
combustion engine starts when the
energy level in the hybrid battery is insuffi-
cient for the engine power that the driver
requests.
High voltage generator

7

 - Charges the

hybrid battery. Starter motor for the inter-
nal combustion engine. Can support the

6

All Wheel Drive

7

CISG (Crank Integrated Starter Generator) - Combined high-voltage generator and starter motor.

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internal combustion engine with extra
electrical energy.
Electric motor - Powers the car in electric
operation. If necessary, provides extra tor-
que and power during acceleration. Pro-
vides electrical all-wheel drive functional-
ity. Recycles brake energy to electrical
energy.

Related information

•

General information about Twin Engine
(p. 418)

•

Starting and stopping the combustion
engine in Twin Engine (p. 461)

•

Drive modes (p. 462)

•

Gearbox (p. 454)

•

Factors that affect range when running on
electricity (p. 479)

Starting and stopping the

combustion engine in Twin Engine

An advanced control system determines the
extent to which the car is driven on internal
combustion engine, electric motor or both in
parallel. During electric operation, the car
may sometimes need to start the internal
combustion engine automatically due to
external circumstances, e.g. in low outside
temperatures, which is completely normal. In
addition, the internal combustion engine
always starts when the hybrid battery rea-
ches its lowest state of charge.

Climate settings at low temperatures

In low outside temperatures, the internal com-
bustion engine sometimes starts automatically
in order to achieve the desired passenger
compartment temperature and air quality. The
amount of time that the internal combustion
engine runs can be affected by

•

lowering the temperature

•

reducing the fan strength

•

activating drive mode 

Pure

.

Electric operation in low or high
temperatures

In low or high outside temperatures, the car's
range and output for electric operation may be
reduced and affect how often the internal
combustion engine is started automatically.

Emission control

To ensure that emission control operates as
energy-efficiently as possible, the internal
combustion engine must be run for several
minutes once it has been started. The duration
of the internal combustion engine's running
time varies depending on the temperature of
the catalytic converter.

Related information

•

Drive systems (p. 460)

•

Economical driving (p. 477)

•

Drive modes (p. 462)

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Drive modes

Selection of drive mode affects the car's driv-
ing characteristics in order to enhance the
driving experience and facilitate driving in
special situations.

Using the drive modes it is possible to quickly
have access to the car's numerous functions
and settings for different driving needs. Each
drive mode is adapted to provide optimum
driving characteristics:

•

Steering

•

Engine/gearbox/all-wheel drive

•

Brakes

•

Air suspension

*

 and shock absorption

•

Driver display

•

Climate settings

Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions. Remember that not all
drive modes are available in all situations.

Selectable drive modes

WARNING

Remember that the car does not emit any

engine noise when it is only powered by

the electric motor and may therefore be

difficult to notice by children, pedestrians,

cyclists and animals. This applies in partic-

ular at low speeds, such as in car parks.

WARNING

Do not leave the car in an unventilated area

with activated drive mode and the fuel-

driven engine switched off - automatic

engine start occurs at low energy level in

the hybrid battery, and the exhaust gases

could then cause serious injury to people

and animals.

Hybrid

•

This is the car's normal mode where the
electric motor and internal combustion
engine work together.

When the car starts, it is in the 

Hybrid

 mode.

The control system uses both the electric
motor and internal combustion engine – indi-
vidually or in parallel – and adapts use with
regard to performance, fuel consumption and
comfort. At higher speeds the ground clear-
ance is adjusted automatically to a lower

level

8

 in order to reduce wind resistance. The

capacity to run solely with the electric motor
depends on the hybrid battery's energy level
and, for example, the need for heating or cool-
ing in the passenger compartment.

If high power output is available, it is possible
to drive with electrical power alone. When the
accelerator pedal is depressed, only the elec-
tric motor is activated until a certain position is
reached. The internal combustion engine
starts when this position is exceeded and the
energy level in the battery is insufficient for the
engine power that the driver requests with the
accelerator pedal.

At low energy level (hybrid battery almost
empty) the battery's energy level must be
maintained, leading to the internal combustion
engine starting more often. Charge the hybrid
battery from a 230 VAC socket with the
charging cable, or activate 

Charge

 in the func-

tion view in order to restore the capacity to
run on electricity alone.

8

Applies with air suspension.

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The drive mode is designed for low energy
consumption with a mix of the electric motor
and the internal combustion engine, without
compromising the climate comfort and driving
experience. When higher acceleration is
required, maximum additional power from the
electric drive line is used.

The car also senses if the driving conditions
require all-wheel drive and automatically
engages it if necessary. All-wheel drive and
electric additional power are always available
regardless of the battery's state of charge.

Information in the driver display

When driving in hybrid mode the driver display
shows a hybrid gauge. The pointer in the
hybrid gauge indicates how much energy the
driver requests with the accelerator pedal. The
marking between the lightning bolt and the
drop shows how much energy is available.

The driver display for propulsion with both the elec-

tric motor and internal combustion engine.

The driver display also shows when
energy is returned to the battery
(regenerated) during light braking.

Pure

•

Drive the car with electric motor, with
energy consumption as low as possible
and with lowest possible carbon dioxide
emissions.

The drive mode prioritises driving on the
hybrid battery. This means, for example, that
the ground clearance is lower

8

 to reduce wind

resistance and the output of certain climate
settings is reduced to provide the longest pos-
sible mileage range on electric power alone.

The 

Pure

 mode is available when the hybrid

battery has a sufficiently high energy level. The
internal combustion engine also starts in the

Pure

 mode if the energy level in the battery

falls too low. The internal combustion engine
also starts

•

if the speed exceeds 125 km/h (78 mph)

•

if the driver requests more motive force
than electric drive can provide

•

in the event of system/component limita-
tions, e.g. low outside temperature.

The drive mode is adapted for maximum range
with electric propulsion and especially devel-
oped for urban traffic. 

Pure

 means lowest

combustion even when the hybrid battery is
empty. The climate in the passenger compart-
ment is regulated to Eco climate, and in slip-
pery driving conditions, more wheel spin can
be permitted before all-wheel drive is acti-
vated automatically.

8

Applies with air suspension.

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ECO climate control

In the 

Pure

 drive mode, eco climate control is

activated automatically in the passenger com-
partment in order to reduce energy consump-
tion.

NOTE

When the 

Pure

 drive mode is activated,

several parameters in the climate control
system's settings are changed, and several
electricity consumer functions are reduced.
Certain settings can be reset manually, but
full functionality is only regained by leaving

Pure

 drive mode or adapting 

Individual

drive mode with full climate functionality.

In the event of difficulties due to misting,
press the button for max. defroster which has
normal functionality.

Off Road

•

Prioritise the car's traction when driving in
difficult terrain and on poor roads.

The drive mode provides high ground clear-
ance

8

, steering is light, all-wheel drive and the

function for low speed control with hill
descent control (Hill Descent Control) are acti-
vated.

The drive mode is only available at low speeds,
up to 40 km/h (25 mph). If this speed is

exceeded, 

Off Road

 mode is cancelled and

the 

Constant AWD

 drive mode is activated

instead.

To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal
combustion engine and electric motor run
continually, which results in increased fuel
consumption.

In the 

Off Road

 mode the driver display has a

compass between the speedometer and tach-
ometer. The speedometer shows the range for
speed limitation.
The drive mode is adapted for maximum con-
trollability at low speeds in poor road condi-
tions or difficult terrain. It raises the chassis

8

,

reduces the driveline's throttle response and
locks the car in all-wheel drive. The Hill
Descent Control function facilitates controlled
driving on steep descents.

NOTE

The driving mode is not designed to be
used on public roads.

NOTE

If the car is switched off in 

Off Road

mode, and therefore has high ground clear-
ance, the car is lowered next time it is
started.

IMPORTANT

The 

Off Road

 drive mode must not be

used while driving with a trailer without
trailer connector. Otherwise, there is a risk
of damage to the air bellows.

8

Applies with air suspension.

STARTING AND DRIVING

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* Option/accessory.

465

Constant AWD

•

Improve the car's roadholding and traction
with enhanced all-wheel drive.

The drive mode locks the car in all-wheel drive.
An adapted distribution between the front and
rear axle torque provides good traction, stabil-
ity and roadholding, for example on slippery
roads, when driving with a heavy trailer, or
when towing. 

Constant AWD

 drive mode is

always available regardless of the battery's
state of charge.

Both the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor are engaged in order to drive all four
wheels, which results in increased fuel con-
sumption.

In the car's other drive modes, the car auto-
matically adapts the need for all-wheel drive to
the road surface, and can engage the electric
motor or start the internal combustion engine
when necessary.

Power

•

The car has sportier characteristics and
faster response to accelerating.

The drive mode adapts the combined power
from the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor by means of the car being driven by
both front and rear wheels. The gear changes
become faster and more distinct, and the

gearbox prioritises a gear with greater trac-
tion. Steering response is faster, shock
absorption is harder and a lower ground clear-
ance

8

 means that the body follows the road-

way in order to reduce roll during cornering.

Both the internal combustion engine and elec-
tric motor are engaged in order to drive all four
wheels, which results in increased fuel con-
sumption.
The drive mode is adapted for maximum per-
formance and response on acceleration. It
changes the internal combustion engine's
accelerator pedal response, gear shift pattern
and boost pressure system. Chassis settings,
steering and brake response are also as good
as possible. 

Power

 drive mode is always avail-

able regardless of the battery's state of
charge.

The 

Power

 mode is also available in the

Polestar Engineered

 version

*

.

Individual

•

Adapting a drive mode according to indi-
vidual preferences.

Select a drive mode to start from, and then
adjust the settings according to the desired
driving characteristics. These settings are
saved in an individual driver profile.

An individual drive mode is only available if it is
first activated in the centre display.

Settings view

9

 for individual drive mode.

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Individual Drive Mode

and select 

Individual Drive Mode

.

8

Applies with air suspension.

9

The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending on car model.

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STARTING AND DRIVING

* Option/accessory.

466

3. In 

Presets

, select a drive mode to start

from: 

Pure

, 

Hybrid

, 

Power

 or 

Polestar

Engineered

*

.

Possible adjustments apply to settings for:

•

Driver Display

•

Steering Force

•

Powertrain Characteristics

•

Brake Characteristics

•

Suspension Control

•

ECO Climate

Using the electric motor or internal
combustion engine

An advanced control system determines the
extent to which the car is driven on internal
combustion engine, electric motor or both in
parallel.

The primary function is to use the engine or
motor and the available energy in the hybrid
battery as efficiently as possible, with regard
to the characteristics of the different drive
modes as well as the driver's request for
power via the accelerator pedal.

There are also cases where temporary limita-
tions in the system, or functions governed by
legal requirements aimed at maintaining a low
level of total emissions for the car, may use
the internal combustion engine to a greater
extent.

Related information

•

Changing drive mode (p. 466)

•

Economical driving (p. 477)

•

Energy distribution in hybrid drive using
map data

*

 (p. 467)

•

Hybrid gauge (p. 82)

•

General information about Twin Engine
(p. 418)

Changing drive mode

Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions.

Change the drive mode using the control in
the centre console.

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

To change drive mode:

1. Press the drive mode control 

DRIVE

MODE

.

> A pop-up menu is opened in the centre

display.

2. Roll the wheel upward or downward until

the desired drive mode is highlighted.