2025-2026 Volvo EX30 4 Door Driving User Manual
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8. Driving  
Your car is designed for driving. This section covers the essential driver controls that allow you to start, stop,  
steer and change gears. You can also find information about driving characteristics and handling here.  
Many of your car's driving features can be customised for a personalised experience. While some features are more directed to-  
wards comfort, others are strictly safety related. It's important to check your driving position, maintain good visibility and to al-  
ways stay attentive and focused while driving.  
8.1. A typical driving cycle  
This description provides an overview of your car's capabilities and behaviour in the different stages of a  
typical driving cycle.  
A driving cycle starts when you unlock your car and ends when your car is powered down after driving.  
The different situations and scenarios described here have their own sections in this manual with more detailed information.  
Approaching and unlocking  
Your car unlocks differently depending on which type of key you use. When your car unlocks, it also powers on.  
Entering  
When you enter your car, it can automatically select your profile if you use a connected key. It adjusts the driver's space and ap-  
plies your profile settings for features and car behaviour. Additional features can be accessed when you are seated and ready to  
drive, such as climate and comfort.  
Beginning your drive  
To start your car, place your key on the card reader. You can then press the brake pedal and select a gear to begin your drive. Your  
car can notify you of any open doors, unbuckled seatbelts or other issues related to driving.  
Tip  
There's information in this manual that might be useful, depending on what kind of journey you're about to go on. For  
example, you can find information about your car's stowing capabilities or what you need to think about when driving in  
winter conditions.  
Parking  
Your car will automatically apply the parking brake and enter a parked state. This is part of a gradual power-down as you get  
ready to leave the car. If you want to remain in your car after parking, with the climate and media features still available, you can  
activate the parking comfort feature.  
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You can also manually activate the parking brake by pressing the P button on the right-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Powering down, locking and leaving  
When you leave and lock your car it will gradually power down. This is done automatically and the car will enter a stand-by  
state.  
You can also manually turn your car off via the display.  
Tip  
If possible, charge your car when you leave it for longer periods of time.  
8.2. Starting the car  
Starting your car requires a present and correctly used key along with pressing down the brake pedal and  
selecting a driving gear.  
Your main interaction points for starting your car are the brake pedal and the gear stalk.  
You unlock your car differently depending on which type of key you are using. Once unlocked, your car gradually powers on.  
Many features, such as the climate system, will be accessible once you enter your car.  
To start your car, press down the brake pedal and select a driving gear.  
Before you start driving, make sure that:  
All doors are closed.  
All occupants are properly seated and wearing their seatbelts correctly.  
The driver's seat, steering wheel position and mirrors are adjusted to your driving position.  
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No charging cables are connected.  
The driver area is unobstructed and that the pedals are freely moveable.  
Tip  
The car can alert you to certain conditions you should address before driving. If something is preventing you from  
starting the car, have a look in the driver information area for guidance.  
Note  
If your car is equipped with an alcohol lock, you need to take and pass a breath test before starting the car.  
Place your key on the card reader.  
1
The location of the key card reader, used if you start the car with a key card or a discharged distance-capable key.  
Press and hold the brake pedal down.  
2
Select D or R using the right-hand side steering wheel stalk.  
3
The selected gear is indicated in the driver information area. The ready symbol also appears, emphasising the transition  
from parked to a driving gear.  
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Note  
The ready symbol disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace. It reappears whenever the car slows  
down below the same threshold.  
8.2.1. Start-up checks  
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When you select a gear to start driving, the car performs a number of self-checks of important systems and  
functions. This short test is indicated in the driver information area.  
The start-up check is indicated by several warning and indicator symbols in the driver information area. If any of the warning or  
indicator symbols remain visible after a few seconds, it tells you that there's a fault or condition you need to address before  
driving.  
If a fault is indicated:  
Read any related information presented in the driver information area.  
For additional information about warning and indicator symbols, consult that section of the manual.  
Resolve the indicated fault before driving.  
If you cannot resolve the issue yourself, do not hesitate to contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
After the start-up check is performed, the car continues to actively monitor many of its systems and functions.  
8.2.2. Alcohol lock  
The alcohol lock is a safety measure to prevent driving under the influence of alcohol. If your car is equipped  
with an alcohol lock, you must take and pass a breath test before you can start your car.  
If you have connected an alcohol lock, it will integrate with some of your car's systems. This means that you can receive mes-  
sages from the alcohol lock directly in the driver information area. Alcohol lock calibration should be done in accordance with  
the local laws and regulations on the limit value in force for driving legally.  
For information about a specific alcohol lock, please refer to the relevant alcohol lock manufacturer.  
Warning  
The alcohol lock is an aid and does not exempt the driver from responsibility. It is always the responsibility of the driver to  
be sober and to drive the car safely.  
Using an alcohol lock  
The alcohol lock automatically activates to be ready for use when the car is unlocked. Follow the instructions included with the  
installation of the alcohol lock, along with the messages presented in the driver information area.  
After completing a driving cycle, meaning that you have driven and then stopped, your car can be restarted within a few  
minutes without requiring a new breath test.  
Tip  
Accurate measurement  
Avoid eating or drinking approximately five minutes before the breath test.  
Avoid excessive windscreen washing as the alcohol in the washer fluid may affect the alcohol lock.  
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Emergency bypass of the alcohol lock  
In the event of an emergency or if the alcohol lock is not working, it is possible to bypass the alcohol lock. To do this, see the in-  
structions provided with the alcohol lock or contact the manufacturer.  
8.3. Turning the car off  
The car typically powers down automatically but you can also manually turn it off in the display.  
Your car can automatically turn itself off after you leave it and lock it from the outside. However, in some situations, you may  
want to manually turn it off. This can be done in the display.  
Note  
Leaving your car without locking it starts a 30-minute timer before the car automatically turns itself off. If you return to  
the driver seat before the timer runs out, it will be cancelled.  
To turn the car off manually, the car has to be in P. If the parking brake has not been automatically applied, press the parking  
brake button.  
Turning the car off manually  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Controls → Vehicle modes → Turn off car.  
Turn the car off.  
2
3
The car powers down.  
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The car can now be locked and left.  
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Note  
After being turned off, a number of essential systems remain available, such as key detection, alarm, internet connectivity  
and battery monitoring. Under normal conditions, they only use a small amount of power.  
8.4. Driving characteristics  
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Explore the features that affect driving performance and dynamics. This can allow you to customise your  
driving experience.  
Your car has several features that affect your car's driving dynamics and performance.  
This allows you to both brake and accelerate using only the accelerator pedal. The function can be turned on or off in the display.  
You can configure the car for daily driving or set your car's power delivery to prioritise range or performance.  
You can turn the electronic stability control[1] off if you want a more active driving experience or if you are stuck in mud or deep snow.  
By activating hill descent, your car can brake in a more controlled and active way. This can be useful if you are driving downhill at low speeds.  
Adjusting the steering feel affects the steering wheel resistance and firmness.  
One pedal drive  
Drive modes  
Electronic stability control  
Hill descent  
Steering feel  
Tip  
Exterior sound  
Your car plays an artificial driving sound when you are driving at low speeds. This is to alert others of your presence.  
[1]  
ESC  
8.4.1. One pedal drive  
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You control both braking and acceleration with the accelerator pedal when One pedal drive is active.  
The braking behaviour changes through the use of the accelerator pedal. When you press the accelerator, the car accelerates as  
normal but releasing the pedal engages braking. The more you ease up on the pedal, the more braking action you get.  
Regenerative braking is prioritised by One pedal drive. However, the disc brakes can be applied if the braking action demands it.  
To conserve battery power, One pedal drive can be used in driving sessions where you expect to vary your speed.  
Important  
You can only use One pedal drive after buckling your seatbelt and selecting driving gear D. Otherwise, no braking force  
will be applied when you ease up on the accelerator, even if One pedal drive is enabled in settings.  
Warning  
Keep the brake pedal in mind  
There is a limit to the braking force that can be applied by releasing the accelerator when using One pedal drive. For hard  
braking you need to use the brake pedal.  
8.4.1.1. Adjusting One pedal drive  
Braking by using One pedal drive can be adjusted, enabled or disabled in drive settings.  
The level of applied braking force from One pedal drive can be adjusted in settings.  
The available One pedal drive settings are:  
The function is off. Releasing the accelerator does not engage the brakes.  
Off  
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When you ease up on the accelerator, the car will apply regenerative braking.  
Low  
When you ease up on the accelerator, the car will brake with more force than in the low setting.  
High  
Tip  
Quick access  
The adjustment settings for One pedal drive are available in quick controls and via the customisable steering wheel but-  
ton  
as well. These allow you to quickly adjust the level of braking force from One pedal drive without going into  
settings.  
Warning  
Keep the brake pedal in mind  
There is a limit to the braking force that can be applied by releasing the accelerator when using One pedal drive. For hard  
braking, you need to use the brake pedal.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → One pedal drive.  
2
3
Select a setting.  
8.4.2. Enabling automatic creeping  
When creeping is enabled, the car can automatically move slowly without you using the accelerator.  
Automatic creeping can be enabled or disabled in settings.  
When you start your car with creeping enabled, you first need to press the accelerator to start the automatic creeping. When the  
movement has started, you no longer have to use the accelerator to creep. However, if you have just come to a slight stop, you  
can initiate creeping just by releasing the brake pedal. This can be useful in driving situations such as traffic queues or car parks.  
Tip  
Pressing down hard on the brake pedal temporarily pauses creeping and activates auto hold. Press the accelerator to  
initiate creeping again.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → Creep forwards.  
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Turn it on or off.  
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8.4.3. Activating Performance All-Wheel Drive  
You can activate Performance All-Wheel Drive in the display to allow for a higher performance.  
By activating Performance All-Wheel Drive[1], your car will allow for quicker acceleration and an enhanced road handling experi-  
ence. This then consumes more battery power.  
By default, the feature will reset to inactive between drives.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → Performance All-Wheel Drive.  
2
3
Activate Performance All-Wheel Drive.  
[1]  
AWD  
8.4.4. Activating hill descent  
Hill descent can help you with speed control during steep downhill driving.  
By activating hill descent, your car can brake in a more controlled and active way. This can be useful if you are driving downhill,  
as it can help you avoid unwanted acceleration. You can activate hill descent in the display.  
Hill descent availability is indicated with the hill descent symbol in the driver information area. The symbol turns green when hill descent is active.  
Note  
Hill descent is only available at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). If you drive faster than this, the function will be  
deactivated.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → Hill descent.  
2
3
Activate hill descent.  
8.4.5. Stability control  
Your car has stability control systems in place that can help to prevent skidding.  
Electronic stability control  
Electronic stability control[1] can automatically apply your car's brakes to prevent skidding when your car detects a loss of trac-  
tion or steering control. To do this, ESC applies the brakes to each wheel individually. When this intervention happens, the sym-  
bol for ESC flashes in the driver information area.  
The function can be turned off to allow for a more active driving experience. It can also be useful to turn ESC off if the car is  
stuck in mud or deep snow.  
Note  
Towing a trailer  
When you are towing a trailer, the electronic stability control should always be enabled as it helps to prevent snaking. You  
can read more about this in the manual section about towing.  
Your car's stability control includes several other features, such as:  
Anti-lock braking system[2]  
The car's anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes from locking up during hard braking. This improves manoeuvrability and helps with  
stabilising the car.  
This is part of the ESC and can intervene if snaking is detected when you are towing a trailer.  
These features act to prevent the wheels from slipping against the road surface.  
Trailer stability assist  
Spin control and active yaw  
control  
Helps with preventing wheel locking when regenerative braking is applied.  
Regeneration stability control  
Note  
Some of the other stability functions are partially disabled as a part of turning the ESC off. None of them are completely  
turned off, but their threshold of activation will be increased to allow for a more active driving experience.  
[1]  
[2]  
ESC  
ABS  
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8.4.5.1. Disabling electronic stability control  
You can disable the electronic stability control for a more active driving experience.  
Electronic stability control[1] can be turned on or off in the display. When it is turned off, it is still active to a certain extent for  
safety reasons. However, turning the function off limits the interactions by ESC. This can give you a more active driving experi-  
ence as more control is transferred to the driver. ESC will still interfere and help the driver in many scenarios.  
Turning ESC off can also be useful for off-road driving, or if the car is stuck in mud or deep snow.  
When ESC is deactivated, the stability system off symbol is shown in the driver information area.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → ESC OFF.  
2
3
Turn ESC on or off.  
The function resets when the car is powered down.  
Note  
Disabling ESC also disables lane keeping aid.  
[1]  
ESC  
8.4.6. Suspension  
Your car has suspension designed to create a pleasant driving experience.  
Your car's suspension affects the comfort and handling of your drive. The suspension is fully automatic and cannot be custom-  
ised or adjusted in any way.  
Warning  
The shock absorbers are gas pressurised. Do not heat or open the shock absorbers.  
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8.5. Range  
Your car's expected range is shown in the display and depends on several factors.  
Your range is primarily related to your car's battery level and your driving practices but external conditions can also be a factor.  
The battery level and expected range are displayed in the driver information area. The expected range tells you how far you can  
drive with the current battery level. It is calculated based on your driving pattern, both current and historical, and on real-time  
driving conditions.  
Factors that affect your car's range  
How you drive your car, which settings or features are activated, weather conditions and traffic can all affect your car's range in  
different ways.  
Driving at higher speeds drains the battery more.  
Speed  
Varying your speed by frequently accelerating and braking will increase your battery consumption compared to keeping a constant speed.  
City driving and traffic  
situation  
Keep track of your driving and consumption to drive as economically as possible.  
The outside temperature can affect your battery consumption and range.  
Eco driving  
Outside temperature  
Battery temperature  
Preconditioning  
A cold battery is less efficient and needs more energy to be heated.  
By preconditioning your car, you can decrease the energy used to heat it up as well as the battery. This can be done in the climate settings.  
Which climate features are activated and to what extent affects your battery consumption.  
Tyre condition and tyre pressure can affect your range.  
Climate settings  
Tyres and tyre pressure  
The condition of the road, along with any potential slopes, can affect your car's battery consumption.  
Road condition and  
topography  
Towing a trailer demands more power from your car and will therefore adversely affect battery consumption. This is relative to the type of  
trailer being towed.  
Towing  
Range in cold temperatures  
Your car's battery can be negatively affected by cold temperatures. When the car has a cold battery, a snowflake  
appears  
next to the battery percentage. This indicates that the battery’s charge capacity and range are reduced compared to normal con-  
ditions. You can avoid this by always charging your car while it's parked, which can prove especially useful if you are parking in  
a cold climate.  
Factory reset and range value  
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After a factory reset, or when the car is delivered from the factory, the estimated range is based on a certified value. After driving  
your car for a while, the estimated range is instead based on your historical driving patterns. You can change this back again in  
settings in the display.  
8.5.1. Trip information  
Trip information can provide you with an overview of your current consumption along with your trip meter.  
You can view trip information such as mileage, average consumption and average speed. There is also a setting to show the  
current consumption in the driver information area of the display.  
This information is accessed by pressing the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and going to Car status.  
The trip information is divided into:  
Information from your current trip. This can be set to show data from your ongoing driving cycle or since you last charged your car.  
Displays information about your trip since the last time you reset the trip meter.  
Current trip  
Since last reset  
Consumption  
You can view your consumption, which is separated into spent and regenerated energy.  
Trip information symbols  
Different symbols represent different types of data in the trip information:  
Distance driven.  
Your average consumption.  
Your average speed.  
How much time has passed since you began your current trip.  
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8.5.1.1. Resetting the trip meter  
You can reset your car's trip meter.  
The trip meter can show you information such as mileage, average consumption and average speed.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Car status.  
1
Go to Trip info → Since last reset → Reset.  
2
3
Reset the trip meter.  
8.6. Steering  
Get familiar with your car's steering-related functions.  
Your car has been designed to provide a responsive and intuitive steering experience. Be sure to adjust your driving posture and  
preferred steering feel before driving.  
Tip  
Steering and driver support interactions  
Several of your car's driver support features can affect the steering. Read the user manual sections about these features  
for a more complete understanding of how they can interact with and affect your steering experience.  
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Speed-dependent steering response  
The steering resistance and firmness change with the speed of the car. At low speeds, steering resistance is low for precision  
manoeuvring. At high speeds, the steering adapts to be firmer.  
Steering feel  
You can adjust the steering feel via the settings in the display. Steering feel affects the firmness of the steering wheel's turning.  
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8.6.1. Steering wheel  
Get to know the steering wheel and some of its features.  
You can use your steering wheel for more than just steering the car.  
Heated steering wheel  
The steering wheel has built-in heating. The function can be turned on manually or set to automatic activation.  
Adjust the steering wheel position  
The steering wheel can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.  
Steering wheel touch buttons  
There are touch zone buttons on the steering wheel that can control certain settings and adjustments.  
Horn  
The button for the horn is located in the middle of the steering wheel and is indicated with the horn symbol  
.
Note  
Steering wheel lock  
Your car's steering wheel lock is automatically engaged when you lock the car. This is to prevent unauthorised driving of  
your car, such as if it's stolen. When you unlock your car, the steering wheel is also unlocked.  
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8.6.1.1. Steering wheel controls  
The steering wheel has several buttons and control surfaces. They control specific functions such as the  
horn, as well as certain settings, adjustments and what's shown in the driver information area.  
Horn  
Touch-sensitive buttons  
Left-hand stalk  
Right-hand stalk  
Touch-sensitive buttons  
Resume or increase set speed  
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Decrease set speed  
Alternate steering assist  
Customisable button  
Voice control  
Increase volume or confirm  
Decrease volume or decline  
Media: Previous or rewind  
Media: Next or fast forward  
The buttons' functions change depending on the context and they typically control what's currently shown in the displays.  
You can set the customisable button to always correspond to a certain action.  
Interacting with the touch-sensitive buttons  
The buttons on the right-hand side of the steering wheel often control what you see on the right-hand side of the driver inform-  
ation area. The buttons on the left-hand side often control what you see on the left-hand side. The driver information area in the  
display typically shows which action each zone is assigned to.  
You can find the touch button zone you're looking for by moving your finger across the buttons. The display reacts and shows  
what the button's assigned behaviour or action is. When the function you want is indicated, press the button.  
8.6.1.1.1. Assigning an action to the customisable button  
You can set the customisable steering wheel button to correspond to a certain action.  
You can assign a specific action to the customisable steering wheel button  
want to be able to control with it.  
. By doing this, you select which function you  
The available settings are:  
Switch between display modes in the driver information area.  
Adjust One pedal drive settings.  
Screen view  
One pedal drive  
Speed limit warnings  
Turn speed limit warnings on or off.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Controls → Steering wheel controls → Customisable button.  
2
3
Assign an action to the customisable button.  
8.6.1.2. Adjusting the steering wheel position  
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You can adjust the steering wheel position to suit your driving posture.  
Adjusting the steering wheel position is fundamental to your driving posture, allowing you better comfort and control of the  
car.  
Warning  
Make sure that you adjust your steering wheel position when you are parked as this should not be done whilst driving.  
Push the steering wheel adjustment lever located on the steering wheel column.  
1
Grasp the steering wheel and adjust its position.  
2
Move it up or down and backwards or forwards to fit your driving posture.  
Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up to secure the position of the steering wheel.  
3
Important  
Once you've finished adjusting the steering wheel position to your liking, it's important to make sure other parts of the  
car are aligned correctly. Your driving posture is important and is affected by more than your steering wheel adjustments,  
such as the position of your seat and mirrors.  
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8.6.2. Adjusting steering feel  
You can adjust the steering wheel resistance and driving feel via settings.  
A range of predefined settings are available to control the steering feel. These options are selected in the display.  
Note  
Your car has speed-dependent steering wheel resistance in addition to the manually adjusted steering feel. This means  
that your car automatically adjusts the steering wheel resistance in line with your driving speed, giving you enhanced  
control and stability.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
1
Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → Steering feel.  
2
3
Select a steering feel setting.  
8.7. Brakes  
Your car has several types of braking functions, both manual and automatic.  
Your car has several features and capabilities when it comes to braking.  
Your main way of braking manually. Pressing the brake pedal may activate regenerative braking or engage the friction brakes, depending on the  
driving conditions.  
Foot brake  
When One pedal drive is active, you control both braking and acceleration with the accelerator pedal.  
Slows the car down by using the car’s movement to charge the battery.[1]  
Slows the car down by engaging the disc brakes.  
One pedal drive  
Regenerative braking  
Friction brakes  
Parking brake  
Keeps the car in place while parked.  
Automatically applies the brake to hold the car when coming to a stop.  
Auto hold  
This is a general term for the car's braking interventions. Several driver support and safety systems can intervene and perform braking  
manoeuvres for safety reasons or convenience.  
Automatic braking  
Automatic braking after severe collisions to avoid further hazards.  
Post-impact braking  
Helps prevent skidding and other stability-related issues by automatically applying the brakes.  
Electronic stability  
control[2]  
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Note  
Brake lights  
Your car's brake lights automatically light up during braking manoeuvres. The lights respond to manual braking from  
brake pedal use and One pedal drive, as well as automatic braking from any driver support system.  
Emergency brake lights  
During hard braking manoeuvres, or if the ABS system is activated, your car's emergency brake lights can activate. This  
causes the brake lights to flash to alert vehicles behind you. Your car's hazard warning lights can also be activated in  
these situations, but only after the car has slowed down to a speed below 10 km/h (6 mph).  
[1]  
[2]  
Converts kinetic energy to electricity  
ESC  
8.7.1. Foot brake  
The foot brake engages different types of braking mechanisms, depending on the situation.  
The foot brake engages either regenerative braking or the friction brakes, depending on how hard you press the pedal. Light  
braking activates regenerative braking, whereas harder braking engages the friction brakes.  
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Note  
Automatic disc brake engagement  
Regenerative braking often covers the majority of your braking needs. Therefore, it’s possible that the disc brakes won’t  
be engaged for long periods of time. To keep them clean, dry and ready for use, the car will regularly engage the disc  
brakes along with regenerative braking in light braking manoeuvres.  
Electronically controlled braking[ ]  
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The foot brake is electronically controlled. As the braking force is transmitted electronically rather than physically, there are no  
natural reaction forces travelling from the brakes to the pedal.  
2
Anti-lock braking system[ ]  
The car's anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes from locking up during hard braking. This improves manoeuvrability.  
Note  
P button  
At high speeds, pressing and holding the P button slows the car down at a steady rate. This provides a backup alternative  
to braking normally. Only use the P button in this way if you are unable to brake using the brake pedal.  
Start-up checks  
Several brake systems are part of the car's start-up check. Make sure to resolve any indicated brake faults before driving.  
Warning  
Wet brakes  
The car's stopping distance is longer if the brake discs are wet. If they have been exposed to water, safely perform a brak-  
ing manoeuvre to remove water from the brakes. By engaging the disc brakes while driving, they heat up and dry.  
[1]  
Also called brake-by-wire.  
[2]  
ABS  
8.7.2. Parking brake  
The parking brake engages when you transition from a driving gear to the car's parked state.  
The parking brake locks the car's rear wheels. When parked, the car monitors and automatically tightens the grip if necessary.  
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By pressing the stalk button marked P, you put the car in park and the parking brake is engaged.[1]  
Your car will automatically engage the parking brake in several situations. These include:  
Your car has been stationary in auto hold for a longer period of time.  
You leave your car.  
A charging cable is connected to your car.  
At the end of an assisted parking manoeuvre.  
The driver information area indicates when the car is in park and the parking brake is engaged.  
Warning  
Avoid parking on a slope during winter conditions. The tyres might lose traction, even if the parking brake is engaged.  
You are always responsible for safe parking. Check the parking brake warning symbol for the parking brake status.  
Automatic release  
The parking brake releases automatically when you select a driving gear.  
Note  
P button  
At high speeds, pressing and holding the P button slows the car down at a steady rate. This provides a backup alternative  
to braking normally. Only use the P button in this way if you are unable to brake using the brake pedal.  
[1]  
The car needs to be stationary to be put in park.  
8.7.2.1. Engaging the parking brake  
Engage the parking brake by pressing the button marked P on the right-hand steering wheel stalk.  
Your car can automatically apply the parking brake in several situations. You can also apply the parking brake manually.  
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After coming to a stop, press the button marked P on the right-hand steering wheel stalk.  
1
The car transitions to a parked state, which includes engaging the parking brake. The new state is indicated in the driver in-  
formation area.  
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The parking brake releases automatically when you select a driving gear.  
8.7.3. Auto hold  
Auto hold helps to keep the car stationary after coming to a full stop, allowing you to release the brake pedal.  
When the car comes to a stop while One pedal drive is active, auto hold will automatically activate if the necessary conditions  
are met. When One pedal drive is disabled, you might need to give the brake pedal a final press after coming to a full stop to ac-  
tivate auto hold.  
Activation of auto hold is indicated by the auto hold activation symbol in the driver information area.  
To exit auto hold and continue driving in the selected gear, press the accelerator. When in gear N, you can exit auto hold by  
pressing the brake pedal.  
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Note  
Transitioning from auto hold to parked  
Your car will transition to P if auto hold is active for several minutes, if you unbuckle your seatbelt or if you open the  
driver door.  
Conditions  
Auto hold is available when you are in gear D or N. You must also have your seatbelt buckled and the driver door closed.  
8.7.4. Post-impact braking  
The car automatically applies the brakes when a severe collision is detected. This can reduce the risks  
associated with additional impacts.  
In the moments after a collision, the car may still be moving at high speed. There is also a major risk that the driver is not in full  
control of the car, which could lead to additional impacts.  
In the event of a severe collision[1], automatic braking reduces your speed in a controlled manner, bringing the car to a halt.  
Reducing your speed is especially important if there are pedestrians, vehicles or objects in the car's path.  
The brake lights and hazard warning lights activate during the manoeuvre. When the car comes to a stop, the hazard warning  
lights stay on and the parking brake activates.  
Note  
Manual override  
Pressing down on the accelerator overrides the braking manoeuvre, allowing the driver to select a safe place to stop.  
Post-impact braking requires that the brake system is intact after the collision.  
[1]  
The severity of the collision must exceed a certain threshold for post-impact braking to activate. For example, if airbags have  
deployed.  
8.8. Selecting gear  
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Select a gear with the right-hand side steering wheel stalk. The current gear is indicated in the driver  
information area.  
Reverse  
Neutral  
Drive  
R
N
D
In addition to gear selection, the right-hand side stalk also controls the parking brake and certain driver support functions.  
Changing gears is only possible when the car is stationary or when you are driving at walking pace.  
Press the brake pedal[1]  
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1
Move the stalk up or down to select a gear.  
2
Your selection is indicated in the driver information area.  
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Note  
When moving the gear selector either up or down, you can feel that it has two positions in both directions. Select R  
by moving the gear selector all the way up. Move the selector all the way down to select D.  
You can select the neutral gear, N, by moving the gear selector to the first position, in either direction, and holding it  
there for a couple of seconds. The stalk always returns to its middle position between gear selections.  
[1]  
only necessary if your car is stationary  
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