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Symbol in the instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

A

B

The symbol will be illuminated
when the parking brake is acti-
vated.

A flashing symbol indicates that
a fault has been detected. Read
the message in the instrument
panel.

A

Canadian models.

B

US models.

Automatic activation

The parking brake is applied automatically

•

when the ignition is switched off and the
setting for automatically activating the
parking brake is activated in the center
display.

•

when the gear selector is moved to 

P

 on a

steep hill.

•

if the auto-hold brake (automatic brake at
standstill) function is activated and

•

the vehicle has been stationary for a
prolonged period of time (5-10
minutes).

•

the vehicle is switched off.

•

the driver has left the vehicle.

Emergency braking

In an emergency, the parking brake can be
activated when the vehicle is moving by pull-
ing and holding up the control. The braking
process is canceled when the control is
released or if the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

NOTE

In case of emergency braking at high
speeds, a signal sounds during the brake
procedure.

Deactivating the parking brake

Deactivating manually

The parking brake can only be deactivated if
the engine is running.

1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.

2. Press the control.

> The parking brake will release and the

symbol in the instrument panel will go
out.

Deactivating automatically

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Depress the brake pedal firmly. Move the

gear selector to 

D

 or 

R

 and press the

accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and the

symbol in the instrument panel will go
out.

NOTE

For automatic deactivation to be possible,
the driver's seat belt must be buckled or
the driver's door closed.

Related information

•

Settings for automatically activating the
parking brake (p. 427)

•

Parking brake malfunction (p. 427)

•

Parking brake (p. 425)

•

Parking on a hill (p. 427)

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Settings for automatically

activating the parking brake

Choose whether the parking brake should be
activated automatically when the vehicle is
switched off.

To change this setting:

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Parking Brake and

Suspension

 and select or deselect the

Auto Activate Parking Brake

 function.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 425)

•

Parking brake (p. 425)

Parking on a hill

Always use the parking brake when parking
on a hill.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when park-

ing on an incline. Selecting a gear or put-

ting the automatic transmission in 

P

 may

not be sufficient to keep the vehicle sta-

tionary in all situations.

If the vehicle is pointing uphill:

•

Turn the front wheels so they are pointing

away from

 the curb.

If the vehicle is pointing downhill:

•

Turn the front wheels so they are pointing

toward

 the curb.

Heavy load uphill

Heavy loads, such as a trailer, could cause the
vehicle to roll backward when the parking
brake is released automatically on steep uphill
gradients. To help avoid this, pull the control
upward while you are driving away. Release
the control when the vehicle gains traction.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 425)

Parking brake malfunction

If you are unable to deactivate or activate the
parking brake after several attempts, contact
an authorized Volvo workshop.

A audible warning signal will sound if the park-
ing brake is activated while the vehicle is
being driven.

If the vehicle must be parked before the prob-
lem is rectified, turn the wheels as when park-
ing on an incline and put the gear selector in

P

.

Low battery charge level

If the battery charge level is too low, it will not
be possible to activate or deactivate the park-
ing brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the
vehicle if the battery is discharged.

Replacing brake pads

Due to the design of the electric parking
brake, the rear brake pads must be replaced
by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop
is recommended.

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Symbols in the instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

A

B

A flashing symbol indicates that
a fault has been detected. See
the message in the instrument
panel.

A

B

Fault in the brake system. See
the message in the instrument
panel.

Information message in the
instrument panel.

A

Canadian models.

B

US models.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 425)

•

Parking on a hill (p. 427)

•

Starter battery (p. 625)

•

Volvo's service program (p. 606)

Auto-hold brakes

With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver
can release the brake pedal and the brakes
will remain applied, for example, when the
vehicle has stopped at a traffic light or inter-
section.

When the vehicle stops, the brakes are acti-
vated automatically. The function can use
either the normal brakes or the parking brakes
to keep the vehicle stationary and works on
flat surfaces or hills. If the driver has their seat
belt fastened and/or if the driver's door is
closed, the brakes will disengage automati-
cally when the vehicle starts driving.

NOTE

When braking to a stop on an uphill or
downhill gradient, depress the brake pedal
with slightly more force than usual before
releasing to ensure that the vehicle cannot
move at all.

The parking brake is activated if

•

the vehicle is switched off.

•

the driver's door is opened

•

the driver's seat belt is removed

•

the vehicle has been stationary for a pro-
longed period of time (5-10 minutes)

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Symbols in the instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

This symbol illuminates when the
function is using the normal
brakes to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary.

A

B

This symbol illuminates when the
function is using the parking
brake to keep the vehicle station-
ary.

A

Canadian models.

B

US models.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a
standstill (p. 429)

•

Brakes (p. 421)

•

Parking brake (p. 425)

•

Hill Start Assist (p. 430)

Activating and deactivating Auto-

hold at a standstill

The Auto-hold brake function at a standstill is
activated with the button in the tunnel con-
sole.

–

Press the button in the tunnel console to
activate or deactivate the function.
> The indicator light in the button will illu-

minate when the function is activated.
The function will remain active the next
time the vehicle is started.

When shutting off

If the function is active and holding
the vehicle stationary using the nor-
mal brakes (A symbol lit in the
instrument panel), the brake pedal

must be depressed while pressing the button
in order to deactivate Auto-hold.

•

The function will remain off until it is reac-
tivated.

•

When Auto-hold is switched off, Hill Start
Assist (HSA) will remain active to help
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward
when starting up a hill.

Related information

•

Auto-hold brakes (p. 428)

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Hill Start Assist

The function for assisting when starting the
vehicle on inclines (HSA

4

) helps prevent the

vehicle from rolling backward when starting
on an uphill gradient. When backing up a hill,
HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
forward.

The function retains pressure from the brake
pedal in the brake system for several seconds
after the brake pedal has been released.

This temporary braking effect is released after
a few seconds or when the driver begins driv-
ing.

Hill Start Assist is activated when the vehicle
is stopped on steep inclines. The function is
available even when the Auto-hold brake func-
tion is switched off.

Related information

•

Auto-hold brakes (p. 428)

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Brakes (p. 421)

Braking assist after a collision

In a collision in which the activation level is
reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tension-
ers or airbags, or if a collision with a large ani-
mal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will be
automatically activated. This function is
intended to help prevent or reduce the effects
of any subsequent collision.

After a serious collision, it may no longer be
possible to control and steer the vehicle. In
order to avoid or mitigate a possible further
collision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-
cle's path, the brake assist system is activated
automatically to help stop the vehicle safely.

If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a
risk of being hit by passing traffic, the driver
can override the system by depressing the
accelerator pedal.

This function assumes that the brake system
is intact after a collision.

Related information

•

Rear Collision Warning

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 (p. 347)

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BLIS

*

 (p. 348)

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Brake functions (p. 421)

Regenerative braking

*

The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during
braking in order to reduce fuel consumption
and emissions.

The battery symbol is shown in the
driver display when the car is gener-
ating power for the battery.

The function is available in all drive modes
together with gear selector position 

D

 or 

B

.

Activating brake regeneration

Brake regeneration is activated by gentle pres-
sure on the brake pedal or during engine brak-
ing.

Regeneration increases during engine braking
if manual gear selector position 

B

 is selected.

Related information

•

Drive modes (p. 438)

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Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 432)

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Hill Start Assist

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Transmission

The transmission is part of the vehicle's drive-
line (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 trans-
mission and an electric motor for rear-wheel
drive. The number of gears allows the engine's
torque and power band to be effectively uti-
lized.

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 man-
ually. The selected gear selector position will
be displayed in the instrument panel.

Related information

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Automatic transmission (p. 431)

Automatic transmission

Gear position is selected automatically to
make driving as energy efficient as possible.
The transmission also has a manual mode.

Overview of gear selector and gear shift pattern in

the instrument panel.

The selected gear selector position is dis-
played in the instrument panel:

P

, 

R

, 

N

, 

D

 or 

B

.

Related information

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 432)

•

Using the steering wheel paddles

*

 to shift

(p. 433)

•

Shiftlock (p. 435)

•

The kickdown function (p. 435)

•

The Launch function

*

 (p. 435)

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Automatic transmission symbols and mes-
sages (p. 436)

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Shifting gears with automatic

transmission

Change gear position by pushing the spring-
loaded gear selector forward or rearward, or
to the side for manual shifting.

Selecting gears

Gear selector and gear selector positions overview.

Gear selector positions

Parking – P

Gear selector and P position overview.

Parking is activated using the 

P

 button located

next to the gear selector.

In the 

P

 position, the transmission is mechani-

cally locked.

Select 

P

 position when the vehicle is parked.

The vehicle can be started when it is in 

P

 posi-

tion. The vehicle must be stationary when 

P

 is

selected.

When parking – apply the parking brake
before shifting to position 

P

.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when park-

ing on an incline. Selecting a gear or put-

ting the automatic transmission in 

P

 may

not be sufficient to keep the vehicle sta-

tionary in all situations.

NOTE

The gear selector must be in position 

P

 in

order to lock the vehicle and set the alarm.

Help functions

The system will switch to the 

P

 position auto-

matically:

•

if the ignition is switched off while 

D

 or 

R

is selected.

•

if the driver unbuckles the seat belt and
opens the driver's door while the vehicle is
running with a gear other than 

P

 selected.

To park a vehicle with an unbuckled seat belt
and open door – end 

P

 mode by shifting to 

R

or 

D

 again.

If the vehicle is switched off in gear position

N

, it will not automatically switch to the 

P

position. This makes it possible to wash the
vehicle in an automatic car wash.

Reverse – R

Select 

R

 when backing up. The vehicle must

be stationary when 

R

 is selected.

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Neutral – N

In 

N

 position, the vehicle can roll freely. The

vehicle can be started when it is in 

N

 position.

Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is sta-
tionary with the gear selector in the 

N

 posi-

tion.

To move to another gear position when 

N

 is

selected, the brake pedal must be depressed
and the ignition in mode 

II

.

D drive mode

D

 is the normal driving gear position. The

transmission shifts up or down automatically
depending on acceleration and speed.

The vehicle must be stationary when the gear
selector is moved from 

R

 to 

D

.

Brake – B

Brake position in instrument panel overview.

With position 

B

, it is possible to shift gears

manually. When the accelerator pedal is
released, the electric motor brakes the vehicle
and the hybrid battery is recharged at the
same time.

B

 position is selected by moving the gear

selector rearward from 

D

.

•

Push the gear selector to the right toward
"

+

" (plus) and release to shift up one gear.

•

Push the gear selector to the left toward
"

–

" (minus) and release to shift down one

gear.

•

Push the gear selector rearward to return
to 

D

 mode.

For smooth shifting and engine performance,
the transmission will shift down automatically
if the vehicle's speed becomes too low for the
selected gear.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 431)

•

Shiftlock (p. 435)

•

Using the steering wheel paddles

*

 to shift

(p. 433)

•

The kickdown function (p. 435)

Using the steering wheel paddles

*

to shift

The steering wheel paddles are a supplement
to the gear selector and make it possible to
shift manually without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.

The function is available in position 

D

 or 

B

.

"

-

": Shift down one gear.

"

+

": Shift up one gear.

Change

To shift:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel and then release.

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

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pulled. The current gear will be displayed in
the instrument panel.

In the 

B

 position, the paddles are automati-

cally activated.

Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for

shifting in manual mode.

Activating the steering wheel paddles
in the D position

To be able to shift gears using the paddles,
they must be activated:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel.
> A number in the instrument panel indi-

cates the current gear being used.

Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for

shifting.

Turning off the steering wheel paddles
in the D position

Manual deactivation

–

Pull the right paddle (

+

) toward the steer-

ing wheel and hold it there until the num-
ber in the instrument panel goes out.
> The transmission will return to the 

D

position.

Automatic deactivation

The steering wheel paddles will switch off
after a short time if they are not being used.
The number of the current gear will no longer
be displayed in the instrument panel. If engine
braking is currently being used, the paddles
will remain active until engine braking stops.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 431)

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 432)

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Shiftlock

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

Automatic shiftlock

The automatic shiftlock has a separate safety
system.

From Park – P or Neutral – N

To move the gear selector from 

P

 or 

N

 to

another gear selector position, the brake pedal
must be depressed and the ignition in mode 

II

.

For some transmission variants, the engine
must be running.

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.

Messages in the instrument panel

If the gear selector is locked in position a mes-
sage will appear in the instrument panel e.g.

Gear lever

 

Press brake pedal to activate

gear lever

.

There is no mechanical shiftlock function.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 431)

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 432)

The kickdown function

Kickdown can be 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 accel-
erator position), the transmission will auto-
matically engage kickdown, i.e. immediately
shift down to a lower gear.

If the accelerator pedal is released from the
kickdown position, the transmission will auto-
matically 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 pre-
vent downshifting/kickdown if this would lead
to such high engine speed (rpm) that the
engine could be damaged. If the driver still
attempts downshifting or kickdown at a high
rpm, nothing will happen 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 reaches its maximum rpm to prevent
engine damage.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 431)

The Launch function

*

Launch can be used to provide maximum
acceleration from a standstill. The function is
available for the drive modes: 

Hybrid

,

Constant AWD

, 

Power

 and 

Individual

.

Activating Launch

Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the wheels are pointing straight ahead.

1. Put the gear selector in 

D

 position.

2. Depress the brake pedal fully.

3. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal.

4. Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.

NOTE

If the Launch function does not work, wait
a few minutes to let the driveline reach
working temperature before trying again.

CAUTION

The driveline is exposed to wear when
using Launch and the function is therefore
only available a limited number of times.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 431)

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Automatic transmission symbols

and messages

If a problem occurs with the transmission, a
symbol and a message are displayed in the
instrument panel.

CAUTION

Check the operating temperature of the
transmission to help avoid damage to any
of the drive system components. If there is
a risk of overheating, a warning symbol will
appear in the instrument panel and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the rec-
ommendations given.

Symbol Meaning

A fault has occurred in the trans-
mission.

Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.

Hot or overheated transmission.

Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.

Temporary fault in driveline.

Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 431)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

All-wheel drive (AWD

5

), also called four-

wheel drive, means that power is distributed
to all four wheels, which improves traction.

The electric motor that powers the rear wheels
enables electronic all-wheel drive functionality.
All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.

Related information

•

Drive modes (p. 438)

•

Low Speed Control (p. 450)

•

Transmission (p. 431)

Drive systems

The vehicle combines a combustion engine
for the front wheels and an electric motor for
the rear wheels.

Two drive systems

Depending on the selected drive mode and
power available in the electric motor, the drive
systems can either be used separately or in
tandem.

The electric motor gets its energy from a
hybrid battery located under the tunnel con-
sole. The hybrid can be charged from a wall
outlet or in a special charging station. The
combustion engine can also charge the hybrid
battery using a special high-voltage generator.

Both the combustion engine and the electric
motor can generate power directly to the
wheels. An advanced control system coordi-
nates both the drive systems to help optimize
driving economy.

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Hybrid battery - The hybrid battery's func-
tion is to store electrical current. This
energy is provided by plugging the charg-
ing cable into an electrical outlet, through
regenerative braking or from the high-volt-
age generator. This provides current to
power the electric motor and to temporar-
ily power the electrical air conditioning to
precondition the passenger compartment.
Combustion engine - The combustion
engine starts when the charge level in the
hybrid battery is too low to provide the
power output requested by the driver.
High-voltage generator

6

 - Charges the

hybrid battery. Starter for the combustion

engine. Can provide the combustion
engine with extra electrical current.
Electric motor - Powers the vehicle using
electricity. Can provide extra torque and
power during acceleration. Provides elec-
trical all-wheel drive functionality. Regen-
erates braking energy into electrical cur-
rent.

Related information

•

General information about electric vehi-
cles (p. 394)

•

Starting and stopping the combustion
engine (p. 437)

•

Drive modes (p. 438)

•

Transmission (p. 431)

Starting and stopping the

combustion engine

An advanced control system determines the
distance that the vehicle can be driven on the
combustion engine, electric motor, or both at
the same time. When driving on only the
electric motor, the vehicle may automatically
start the combustion engine due to outside
circumstances, e.g. low ambient tempera-
tures. This is completely normal. The com-
bustion engine will also always start when
the hybrid battery is nearly fully discharged.

Climate settings at low temperatures

At low ambient temperatures, the combustion
engine will sometimes start automatically to
help achieve the desired passenger compart-
ment temperature and air quality. The amount
of time the combustion engine is running can
be affected by

•

lowering the temperature

•

reducing blower speed

•

activating 

Pure

 drive mode.

Using the electric motor in hot or cold
weather

At very low or high ambient temperatures, the
electric motor's driving range and power may
be reduced and affect how often the combus-
tion engine automatically starts.

5

All Wheel Drive

6

CISG (Crank Integrated Starter Generator) – combined high-voltage generator and starter.

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Emission control system

To help ensure that the emission control sys-
tem is as energy-efficient as possible, the
combustion engine will run for several minutes
after it is started. The amount of time the com-
bustion engine needs to be used varies
depending on the temperature of the three-
way catalytic converter.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

Related information

•

Drive systems (p. 436)

•

Economical driving (p. 453)

•

Range (p. 454)

•

Drive modes (p. 438)

Drive modes

Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving cha-
racteristics in different ways to enhance and
simplify the driving experience in certain
types of situations.

Drive modes enable easy access to the vehi-
cle's many functions and settings in different
driving situations. Each drive mode is adapted
to help optimize driving characteristics.

•

Steering

•

Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive

•

Brakes

•

Pneumatic suspension

*

 and shock absorb-

ers

•

Instrument panel

•

Climate control settings

Select the drive mode that is adapted to the
current driving conditions. Keep in mind that
not all drive modes are available in all situa-
tions.

Available drive modes

WARNING

Please be aware that there is no sound

from the engine when the vehicle is being

powered by the electric motor and it may

be difficult to detect by children, pedes-

trians, cyclists and animals. This is particu-

larly true at low speeds e.g. in parking lots.

WARNING

Do not leave the vehicle in an unventilated

area with a drive mode activated and the

combustion engine switched off. The

engine will start automatically if the charge

level in the hybrid battery is low and the

resulting exhaust gases can be very harm-

ful to people and animals.

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Hybrid

•

This is the default mode in which the elec-
tric motor and combustion engine work
together.

The vehicle starts in 

Hybrid

 mode. The control

system uses both the electric motor and the
gasoline engine – separately or in tandem –
and adapts utilization with regard to perform-
ance, fuel consumption and comfort. At high
speeds, ground clearance is automatically
lowered

7

 to reduce air resistance. Driving

capacity on the electric motor alone is deter-
mined by factors such as the hybrid battery's
charge level, the need for heat or cooling in
the passenger compartment, etc.

If there is sufficient charge in the battery, it is
possible to drive solely on electric power.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed, only
the electric motor will be activated until the
battery reaches a certain charge level. Above
this level, the current in the battery cannot
supply the power requested by the accelerator
pedal and the combustion engine will start.

When the hybrid battery's charge level is low,
the combustion engine will start more fre-
quently to save the remaining current in the
battery. Charge the hybrid battery from a
120-240 volt outlet using a charging cable, or
activate 

Charge

 in Function view to reset the

option of only using the electric motor.

This drive mode is designed for low energy
consumption with a mix between the electric
motor and gasoline engine, without compro-
mising on climate comfort or driving experi-
ence. When faster acceleration is requested
by the driver, the electric driveline will be uti-
lized to help provide maximum additional
power.

The vehicle also monitors the driving condi-
tions and automatically engages all-wheel
drive if necessary. All-wheel drive and extra
electric power are always available regardless
of the battery's charging status.

Information in the instrument panel

When driving in Hybrid mode, a hybrid gauge
will be displayed in the instrument panel. The
gauge will indicate the amount of electrical
current required when the driver depresses
the accelerator pedal. The marker between the
lightning and the drop shows how much cur-
rent is available.

The instrument panel gauge when both the electric

motor and the combustion engine are being used.

The instrument panel also shows
how much current is being restored
to the battery (regenerated) during
light braking.

7

For vehicles with pneumatic suspension.

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Pure

•

Uses the electric motor only, with the low-
est possible energy consumption and car-
bon dioxide emissions.

This drive mode prioritizes the use of the
hybrid battery. Ground clearance is lowered

7

to reduce air resistance and certain climate
system functions are reduced to provide the
longest possible driving distance using only
electricity.

Pure

 mode is available when the hybrid bat-

tery is sufficiently charged. Even in 

Pure

mode, the combustion engine will start if the
charge level in the battery gets too low. The
combustion engine will also start

•

if the vehicle's speed goes above
125 km/h (78 mph)

•

if the driver requests more power than the
electric motor can provide

•

if factors such as cold weather affect the
system or components.

NOTE

The combustion engine may start tempo-
rarily in certain situations when 

Pure

 drive

mode is used. This is to provide the wheels
with the desired torque in driving situations
that require higher loads, such as when
towing a trailer or driving up a hill.

This drive mode is adapted for the longest
possible driving distance with electric propul-
sion and is primarily intended for use in city
driving. 

Pure

 helps provide the lowest possi-

ble consumption even when the hybrid battery
is fully discharged. ECO climate is activated to
control the climate in the passenger compart-
ment, and in slippery road conditions slightly
more wheel spin may be permitted before all-
wheel drive is automatically activated.

ECO Climate

In 

Pure

 mode, ECO climate is automatically

activated in the passenger compartment to
help reduce energy consumption.

NOTE

When the 

Pure

 drive mode is activated,

settings for certain climate system and
electricity consuming functions are
reduced. Some of these settings can be
reset manually, but full functionality will
only be restored by leaving 

Pure

 mode 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 nor-
mally.

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Off Road

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Prioritizes the vehicle's ability to traverse
difficult terrain or poor roads.

In this mode, ground clearance

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 is high, steer-

ing is light, and all-wheel drive and Hill
Descent Control are activated.

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

Off Road

 mode will be cancelled

and 

Constant AWD

 mode will be activated

instead.

All-wheel drive requires both the combustion
and electric motor to be in continuous opera-
tion, which results in higher fuel consumption.

In 

Off Road

 mode, a compass will be dis-

played between the speedometer and the
tachometer in the instrument panel. The per-
missible speed range will be shown in the
speedometer.
This drive mode is adapted for optimal control
when driving at low speeds on very poor roads
or difficult terrain. It raises the chassis

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,

reduces driveline throttle response, and locks
the vehicle in all-wheel drive. The Hill Descent
Control function facilitates controlled driving
on steep downgrades.

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 suspen-
sion will lower when the engine is restar-
ted.

CAUTION

Do not use the 

Off Road

 drive mode when

towing a trailer without an electrical con-
nection. This could result in damage to the
pneumatic suspension system's bellows.

Constant AWD

•

Improves the vehicle's traction and han-
dling by increasing all-wheel drive.

This drive mode locks the vehicle in all-wheel
drive. An adapted distribution between front
and rear axle torque provides effective control,
stability and traction, e.g. on slippery roads or
when towing a heavy trailer or another vehicle.
The 

Constant AWD

 drive mode is always

available regardless of the hybrid battery's
charge status.

Both the combustion engine and the electric
motor are engaged to enable all-wheel drive,
which results in higher fuel consumption.

In the other drive modes, the vehicle automati-
cally adapts the need for all-wheel drive
according to the road surface, and can acti-
vate the electric motor or start the combustion
engine as needed.

Power

•

The vehicle gets sportier driving characte-
ristics and a faster acceleration response.

This drive mode adapts the combined power
from the combustion engine and the electric
motor by providing power to both the front
and rear wheels. 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

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 to help

reduce body roll when cornering.

Both the combustion engine and the electric
motor are engaged to enable all-wheel drive,
which results in higher fuel consumption.

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For vehicles with pneumatic suspension.