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V90 Twin Engine
2019 Early
Starting and driving
Drive modes
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"Hold" and "Charge" function
In some situations, it can be useful to be able to control the hybrid battery's state of charge while driving is in progress. This is possible with the functions Hold and Charge.
Drive modes
Selection of drive mode affects the car's driving characteristics in order to enhance the driving experience and facilitate driving in special situations.
Changing drive mode
Select the drive mode that best suits the current driving conditions.Change the drive mode using the control in the centre console.
Energy distribution in hybrid drive using map data*
The Hybrid drive mode is the car's normal mode where the electric motor and internal combustion engine work individually or together in hybrid drive. If a destination has been selected in the navigation system*, the Predictive Efficiency* function distributes the electric energy in an intelligent way along the whole driving distance using the map data.
Level control* and shock absorption
Level control and shock absorption are regulated automatically in the car.
Settings for level control*
Switch off the level control when the car is to be jacked up in order to prevent problems with automatic regulation.
Driving with electric operation
When driving on electric power, Volvo Twin Engine provides a combination of good fuel economy, low emissions and high performance.
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive, AWD (All Wheel Drive), means that the car is driving all four wheels at the same time, which improves traction.