2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV 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. Trips app  
The Trips app is a driving journal that automatically logs all trips made with your car.  
When this app is enabled, it automatically collects your car's identification number[1], location and other trip-related data, such  
as time, distance and battery consumption.  
Note  
The Trips app calculates the battery consumption based on pure consumption during a trip. If you see a different value in  
your car's trip meter, it's because the trip meter also takes energy regeneration into account.  
In the Volvo Cars app, you can:  
View, manage and delete all of your trips.  
Export your driving journal.  
Stay informed if a trip isn't uploaded due to an issue, such as network problems.  
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When the Trips app is enabled, all users that have paired the Volvo Cars app with the car can see the trips. If the Trips app is dis-  
abled, the car stops sending information about new trips.  
Note  
Car location sharing  
You need to enable car location sharing in the display and in the Volvo Cars app to start logging your trips.  
Storage limits  
When a trip is logged, it can be stored in the Trips app for up to 400 days. The app has the capacity to store approximately 500  
trips. When this limit is reached, older trips are automatically deleted to free up space and make room for new trips.  
Note  
If the journal isn't logging trips, the reasons for this might include:  
Weak or no network connection.  
The app isn't receiving GPS coordinates.  
Location permissions are disabled so the Trips app can't access the car's location.  
[1]  
VIN  
8.2. Starting the car  
Starting your car requires a present and correctly used key along with pressing down the brake pedal and se-  
lecting a driving gear.  
Your car unlocks 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. If you are using a key card or a discharged distance-cap-  
able key, you must first place it on the card reader.  
Before you start driving, make sure that:  
All doors are closed.  
All occupants are properly seated and wearing their seatbelts correctly.  
The driver seat, the steering wheel position and the mirrors are adjusted to your driving position.  
No charging cables are connected.  
The driver area and the pedals are not obstructed.  
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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 display for guidance.  
1. Make sure you have a key with you.  
2. Press and hold the brake pedal down.  
3. Select gear D or R using the gear selector.  
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The selected gear is indicated in the driver display. The ready symbol also appears, emphasising the transition from parked to  
a driving gear.  
Note  
The ready symbol disappears when the car's speed exceeds walking pace.  
8.2.1. Start-up checks  
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 display.  
The start-up check is indicated by several warning and indicator symbols in the driver display. 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 display.  
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.  
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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 display. 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 display.  
After completing a driving cycle, meaning that you have driven and then stopped, your car can be restarted within 30 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.  
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 centre display.  
Your car keeps track of certain actions after parking, such as people unbuckling seatbelts and opening their doors to get out.  
This allows the car to automatically turn itself off after you lock and leave it. However, in some situations, you may want to  
manually turn it off.  
Note  
In some situations the automatic power-down, including locking, can be interrupted or prevented. This can happen if a  
door is not fully closed, a key is left in the car or movement is detected in the car.  
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Turning the car off manually  
1.  
Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Controls → Turn the car off.  
3. Follow the instructions in the display.  
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The car powers down.  
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  
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 the driving dynamics and performance.  
Your car has different drive modes to choose from, which are suited for different kinds of driving. Selecting a drive mode changes the driving  
dynamics and can sometimes affect what settings are available.  
Drive modes  
One pedal drive allows you to both brake and accelerate using only the accelerator pedal. You can enable or disable One pedal drive in settings.  
This allows you to drive at very low speeds without holding down the accelerator. You can enable automatic creeping by turning one pedal drive off.  
One pedal drive  
Automatic creeping  
Start and stop  
The start and stop feature reduces fuel consumption and emissions by letting you temporarily turn the engine off during brief stops while keeping  
the car's systems active.  
Adjusting the steering feel affects the steering wheel resistance and firmness.  
Steering feel  
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Your car has automatic stability control systems in place that can help to prevent skidding.  
Electronic stability  
control[1]  
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. Drive modes  
The drive modes change the driving dynamics of your car and which settings are available.  
The different drive modes available in your car are all suitable for different scenarios and types of driving. Depending on which  
drive mode you select, certain driving dynamics may be affected, such as steering, suspension, braking and acceleration. Your  
car's estimated range is also affected. Different drive modes allow for different adjustable settings related to both driving and  
climate.  
Your selected drive mode is shown above the selected gear in the driver display.  
Your car has two drive modes:  
This is the default mode and is recommended for everyday use. It's also selected automatically every time you start the car.  
Standard  
Off-road  
The off-road mode is suitable for when you're driving on rough terrain or on roads with limited accessibility. It also activates hill descent control, allowing your car  
to brake in a more controlled and active way when driving downhill.  
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Note  
Off-road  
The off-road mode is only available at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). Driving at higher speeds automatically disables  
the off-road mode. If this happens while driving on a steep downhill gradient, the automatic braking effect from hill des-  
cent control will gradually decrease.  
The off-road mode is not designed to be used on public roads.  
8.4.1.1. Selecting a drive mode  
You can select a drive mode in settings.  
Your car is equipped with different drive modes for different driving conditions and situations. Selecting a drive mode allows  
your car to adjust the driving characteristics and dynamics for the intended use, which might disable certain settings. You can  
select a drive mode in settings.  
The standard drive mode is selected by default every time you start your car.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Driving → Drive modes.  
3. Select a drive mode.  
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Your car's driving characteristics and settings are adjusted, depending on your selected drive mode.  
8.4.2. One pedal drive  
You control both braking and acceleration with the accelerator pedal when one pedal drive is active.  
When one pedal drive is active, the braking behaviour changes through the use of the accelerator pedal. When you press the ac-  
celerator, 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. By releasing the accelerator completely, you will eventually bring your car to a full stop.  
You can turn one pedal drive on or off in settings. You can also select the Auto setting which enables one pedal drive but only  
allows you to brake by releasing the accelerator when you are close to a vehicle in front of you.  
Regenerative braking is prioritised by one pedal drive. However, the disc brakes can be applied if the braking action demands it.  
Using the one pedal drive auto setting  
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When the Auto setting is selected, you can only brake using one pedal drive when there is a vehicle detected in front of you.  
This means that if the road ahead is clear, releasing the accelerator pedal does not brake the car. This can make driving in light  
traffic for a longer time more comfortable, as you won't have to apply constant pressure on the accelerator. However, this also  
means that you must be ready to use the brake pedal in situations where you have to brake without a vehicle right in front of  
you. These situations can include, but are not limited to, stopping at a stop sign, traffic light or an intersection, or when driving  
on roundabouts.  
Important  
Radar and camera detection conditions  
When Auto is selected, one pedal drive uses the car's camera and radar units, which have some general limitations. The  
detection system cannot handle all driving, traffic, weather or road conditions. Read the separate manual sections about  
detection types, how they work and their limitations to better understand how the Auto setting's performance can be  
affected.  
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.  
If automatic creeping is enabled, braking using only one pedal drive will not bring your car to a full stop. Instead, use the  
foot brake pedal to stop completely.  
You can only use one pedal drive after selecting a driving gear, D or R. When N is selected no braking force will be applied  
when you ease up on the accelerator, even if one pedal drive is enabled in settings.  
Slippery road conditions  
Using one pedal drive is not recommended during slippery road conditions.  
Off-road  
One pedal drive is unavailable when the off-road drive mode is selected.  
8.4.2.1. Adjusting one pedal drive  
Braking by using one pedal drive can be adjusted, enabled or disabled in drive settings.  
The available settings are:  
The function is on. You can brake by releasing the accelerator.  
On  
One pedal drive is enabled, but releasing the accelerator only applies braking force when you are close to a vehicle in front of you.  
The function is off. Releasing the accelerator does not engage the brakes.  
Auto  
Off  
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Tip  
Quick access  
A button for enabling or disabling one pedal drive is also available in quick controls in the centre display when you drive.  
Automatic creeping  
By turning one pedal drive off, you also enable automatic creeping. This means that your car can move slowly without  
you using the accelerator.  
When automatic creeping is active you can temporarily pause it by pressing down hard on the brake pedal until your car  
is stopped. This activates the hold feature. If you want to initiate creeping again, simply tap the accelerator.  
Warning  
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.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Driving → Driving dynamics → One pedal drive.  
3. Select a one pedal drive setting.  
8.4.3. Activating start and stop  
The start and stop feature reduces fuel consumption and emissions by letting you temporarily turn the engine  
off during brief stops while keeping the car's systems active.  
The start and stop feature lets you temporarily turn the engine off during brief stops, such as when you stop at a traffic light. It  
then turns the engine back on once you’re ready to drive again. This helps you reduce your fuel consumption and the car’s  
emissions.  
You can see the status of the start and stop feature in the driver display.  
The start and stop feature is active and the engine is temporarily turned off.  
The start and stop feature is available but not active.  
The start and stop feature is unavailable.  
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All of the car's systems continue to work while the engine is turned off by the start and stop feature. However, some functions,  
such as speaker volume, might operate at a reduced capacity until the engine is turned back on.  
The start and stop feature is not available if:  
The driver is not wearing a seatbelt.  
The bonnet is open.  
A trailer is connected to the car's electrical system.  
Activating the start and stop feature  
Press and hold the brake pedal when you're at a standstill or driving at very low speeds.  
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The engine temporarily turns off.  
Note  
If you're driving with Pilot Assist active, the engine turns off after a few seconds.  
Deactivating the start and stop feature  
Release the brake pedal or gently press the accelerator.  
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The engine turns back on.  
8.4.4. Stability control  
Your car has stability control systems in place that can help to prevent skidding.  
Electronic stability control  
Electronic stability control[1] consists of several sub-features that can apply your car's brakes automatically to prevent skidding  
when the car detects a loss of traction or steering control. To do this, ESC applies the brakes to each wheel individually. When  
this intervention happens, the symbol for ESC flashes in the driver display.  
Your car's stability control includes several other features, such as:  
The car's anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes from locking up during hard braking. This improves braking performance and  
manoeuvrability and helps with stabilising the car.  
Anti-lock braking  
system[2]  
Trailer stability assist[3]  
TSA 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 when you apply acceleration.  
Spin control and traction  
control  
Engine drag control[4]  
Helps with preventing wheel locking during engine braking on slippery surfaces.  
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Stability control malfunction  
If your car notices a stability control malfunction, it will notify you with a symbol and a message in the driver display. The mes-  
sage and symbol depend on the nature and severity of the detected fault. If the electronic stability control symbol is continu-  
ously shown instead of flashing, this could indicate a stability control malfunction.  
Be sure to read and follow any instructions in the message. It is recommended to address any ESC malfunctions as soon as  
possible, although it is possible to drive the car with disabled ESC.  
Tip  
Some ESC malfunctions may only be temporary. You can try turning your car off and then turning it back on to see if the  
message persists. If the message disappears, the malfunction was only temporary.  
Warning  
Stability control features are supplements to safe driving practices. They do not reduce or replace the need for the driver  
to stay attentive and focused on driving safely. Drive the car with the same attention to safety as required by a car without  
the ability to intervene.  
[1]  
ESC  
[2]  
ABS  
[3]  
TSA  
[4]  
EDC  
8.4.5. Suspension  
Your car has suspension designed to create a pleasant driving experience.  
Warning  
The shock absorbers are gas pressurised. Do not heat or open the shock absorbers.  
Suspension-related faults  
If your car notices a suspension-related fault, it will notify you with a symbol and a message in one or more of the displays. The  
message and symbol depend on the nature and severity of the detected fault. Be sure to read and follow any instructions in the  
message.  
8.5. Range  
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Your car's expected range is shown in the driver 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 display. The expected range is calculated based on your driving  
pattern, both current and historical.  
Factors that affect your car's range  
How you drive your car, which settings or features are active, weather conditions and traffic can all affect your car's range in dif-  
ferent ways.  
Driving at higher speeds drains the battery more.  
Speed  
Depending on your selected drive mode, your battery consumption may be affected.  
Varying your speed by frequently accelerating and braking will increase your battery consumption compared to keeping a constant speed.  
Drive mode  
City driving and traffic  
situation  
Keep track of your driving with help of the range assistant 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 range.  
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  
If you want to know more about your car's range and how you can affect it you can have a look in the range assistant app,  
which is accessed in the app library  
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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 range. This indicates that the battery’s charge capacity and range are reduced compared to normal condi-  
tions. 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.  
When the battery warms up, for example during preconditioning of the car or when driving, the snowflake disappears from the  
driver display.  
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.  
8.5.1. Range assistant  
The range assistant app can provide you with an overview of your range and energy consumption. This can  
help you to maintain eco driving.  
You can view your current range and energy consumption in the range assistant app, which is accessed in the app library  
The estimated range is calculated on your driving style and the current driving conditions. In addition to this, the calculated  
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maximum and minimum range values are shown next to the estimated range value. These indicate your possible range, based  
on high and low consumption.  
Calculation based on typical city driving with the climate system turned off.  
Calculation based on high speed driving with the climate system turned on.  
Maximum range  
Minimum range  
Your speed, climate settings and driving style all affect how much range you get. It could therefore be a good idea to keep track  
of your energy consumption based on these three factors if you want to maintain economical driving.  
Your average speed during the last minute.  
Speed  
Your acceleration and braking behaviour during the last few minutes.  
The expected average energy consumption from your current climate settings.  
Driving style  
Climate  
Your consumption is shown differently depending on the situation. When you are in motion it is based on distance, and when  
you are stationary it is based on time. The value always reflect your current consumption rate, therefore increasing during ac-  
tions such as fast acceleration or uphill driving.  
Range optimiser  
You can also activate the range optimiser in the range assistant app. The range optimiser sets up the car to help you maximise  
range by lowering the energy consumption. When active, it enables the eco climate setting and adjusts power delivery perform-  
ance to prioritise range over power. It also limits the batteries pre-heating before fast charging.  
8.5.2. Trip meter  
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The trip meter shows information on your car's driving distance and average battery consumption.  
Your car has a trip meter and an odometer. The trip meter can show information on the car's driving distance and time, as well  
as your average driving speed.  
The trip meter is divided into two separate sections:  
Manual trip meter  
Automatic trip meter  
The manual trip meter can be manually reset whereas the automatic trip meter resets after four hours if the car has not been  
driven.  
The odometer shows the car's total driving distance and cannot be reset.  
Accessing the trip meter  
You can open the trip meter by pressing the confirm button  
odometer is shown in the bottom of the trip meter view.  
on your steering wheel's right-hand-side control panel. The  
If you want to adjust the trip meter settings, you can do so via Controls in the centre display.  
8.5.2.1. Resetting the trip meter  
You can reset your car's trip meter.  
You can reset the trip meter using either the steering wheel buttons or the RESET button on the left-hand-side steering wheel  
stalk.  
Note  
You cannot reset the automatic trip meter.  
Resetting the trip meter using the steering wheel buttons  
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1. Press the confirm button  
The trip meter view appears in the driver display.  
2. Select Reset.  
The manual trip meter resets.  
on the steering wheel's right-hand-side control panel.  
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Resetting the trip meter using the steering wheel stalk button  
3. Press and hold the RESET button on the left-hand-side steering wheel stalk.  
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The manual trip meter resets.  
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  
select your 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 manual sections about these features for a  
more complete understanding of how they can interact with and affect your steering experience.  
Speed-dependent steering response  
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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 centre display. Steering feel affects the firmness of the steering wheel's  
turning.  
Steering-related faults  
If you notice that your steering wheel is abnormally firm, or if steering-related features[1] are not available or working properly,  
this can be due to a fault related to the steering system.  
If your car detects a steering-related fault, it will notify you with a symbol and a message in one or more of the displays. The  
message depends on the nature and severity of the detected fault. Be sure to read and follow any instructions in the message.  
The symbol for steering-related faults can be shown in the driver display if your car detects a fault with the steering system.  
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Such as lane keeping aid or Pilot Assist  
8.6.1. Steering wheel  
Get to know the steering wheel and some of its controls and features.  
You can use your steering wheel for more than just steering the car.  
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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 control buttons  
There are buttons on the steering wheel that can control certain features, 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.  
8.6.1.1. Steering wheel controls  
The steering wheel has several buttons and controls. They control specific functions such as the horn, as well  
as certain settings, adjustments and what's shown in the driver display.  
Horn  
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Control buttons  
Left-hand stalk  
Right-hand stalk  
Control buttons  
The buttons on your steering wheel's left-hand side control driver support features.  
Increase set speed or resume  
Decrease set speed  
Enable or disable Intelligent Speed Assist[1]  
Switch between Pilot Assist and adaptive cruise control  
Increase the time interval to vehicles ahead  
Decrease the time interval to vehicles ahead  
The buttons on your steering wheel's right-hand side control media and menu navigation in the driver display.  
Confirm or select  
Previous, rewind or left  
Next, fast forward or right  
Switch between driver display modes  
Voice control  
Increase volume or up  
Decrease volume or down  
The buttons' functions change depending on the context and they typically control what's currently shown in the displays.  
[1]  
ISA  
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8.6.1.2. Adjusting the steering wheel position  
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.  
Important  
Clear space around the driver display  
Do not hang or place any objects on the steering column in front of or behind the driver display. You risk damaging the  
driver display if an object is placed there when the steering wheel position changes.  
1. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever located on the steering wheel column.  
2. Grasp the steering wheel and adjust its position.  
Move it up or down and backwards or forwards to fit your driving posture.  
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up to secure the position of the steering wheel.  
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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.  
8.6.2. Adjusting steering feel  
You can enable firmer steering feel in settings.  
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.  
You can only access the steering feel settings when you're parked or driving slowly without turning the steering wheel.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Driving → Steering feel → Firm.  
3. Enable firmer steering feel.  
8.7. Brakes  
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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 individually.  
Electronic stability  
control[2]  
Prevents the brakes from locking up during hard braking. This improves the braking performance stability and manoeuvrability of the car.  
Anti-lock braking  
system[3]  
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]  
Converts kinetic energy to electricity.  
ESC  
[2]  
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[3]  
ABS  
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.  
Electronically controlled braking[ ]  
1
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.  
Anti-lock braking system[ ]  
2
The car's anti-lock braking system prevents the brakes from locking up during hard braking. This improves braking performance  
and manoeuvrability and helps with stabilising the car.  
Note  
Parking brake  
At high speeds, pressing and holding the parking brake button slows the car down at a steady rate. This provides a  
backup alternative to braking normally. Only use the parking brake 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 may be longer if the brake discs are wet. If they have been exposed to water, safely perform a  
braking 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  
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8.7.2. Parking brake  
The parking brake keeps the car stationary when you're at a standstill, such as after parking.  
The parking brake locks the car's rear wheels. When parked, the car monitors and automatically tightens the grip if necessary.  
By pressing the parking brake button, marked P, next to the gear selector when you're at a standstill, you engage the parking  
brake. Your car can automatically engage the parking brake in several situations.  
The driver display indicates when the car is in park and the parking brake is engaged.  
Warning  
Avoid parking on a slope in wintry 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.  
Continuous illumination indicates that the parking brake is engaged. Flashing indicates a parking brake fault.  
Note  
At high speeds, pressing and holding the parking brake button slows the car down at a steady rate. This provides a  
backup alternative to braking normally. Only use the parking brake in this way if you are unable to brake using the brake  
pedal.  
8.7.2.1. Engaging the parking brake  
Engage the parking brake by pressing the parking brake button, marked P, next to the gear selector.  
Manually engage the parking brake by pressing the parking brake button.  
Your car will automatically engage the parking brake in several situations. These include when:  
your car has been stationary in hold for a longer period of time.  
you unbuckle your seatbelt.  
you open the driver door.  
Manually engaging the parking brake  
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1. After coming to a stop, press the parking brake button next to the gear selector.  
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The car transitions to a parked state, which includes engaging the parking brake. The new state is indicated in the driver  
display.  
The parking brake is automatically released 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 in gear D or R and the car comes to a full stop, auto hold will automatically activate if the necessary conditions are met.  
This is indicated with the hold symbol in the driver display.  
To exit auto hold and continue driving in the selected gear, press the accelerator.  
Note  
Auto hold conditions  
Auto hold is available when you are in gear D or R. You must also have your seatbelt buckled and the driver door closed.  
When one pedal drive is enabled, auto hold will activate automatically as the car comes to a full stop.  
When one pedal drive is disabled you must press down hard on the brake pedal to activate the hold function.  
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.  
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.  
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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. Gearbox  
Your car has an automatic gearbox, meaning that gears are selected automatically so that you can drive as  
efficiently as possible.  
The available gears are:  
Reverse  
Neutral  
Drive  
R
N
D
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Having an automatic gearbox means that you don't have to change gears manually while driving. When driving in gear D, the  
car adjusts the gear depending on your driving speed and the power requirements.  
Gearbox-related faults  
If a fault is detected with the gearbox, such as overheating, this is communicated with a message in the driver display. Make  
sure to follow any instructions in the message.  
8.8.1. Selecting gear  
Select a gear by moving the gear selector backwards or forwards. The current gear is indicated in the driver  
display.  
The available gears are:  
Reverse  
Neutral  
Drive  
R
N
D
When moving the gear selector either backwards or forwards, you can feel that it has two positions in both directions. Select R  
by moving the gear selector all the way forwards. Move the selector all the way backwards 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 gear selector always returns to its middle position between gear selections.  
Note  
Changing gears is only possible when the car is stationary or when you are driving at walking pace. You can't change  
gears while charging your car.  
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1. Press the brake pedal[1]  
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2. Move the gear selector forwards or backwards to select one of the driving gears or neutral.  
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Your selection is indicated in the driver display.  
[1]  
only necessary if your car is stationary  
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