Get STARTING AND DRIVING -> Drive modes* Guide for Volvo V90 SUV Second Generation (2019-2026)

STARTING AND DRIVING

mode. Once Individual mode is selected, you

can adjust settings to personal preferences,

e.g. to show the tachometer.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)*

Drive modes*

All-wheel drive (AWD⁸), also called four-

wheel drive, means that power is distributed

to all four wheels, which improves traction.

To achieve the best traction, power is auto-

matically directed to the wheels that have the

best grip. The system continuously calculates

the need for torque to the rear wheels, and

can immediately redistribute up to half of the

engine's torque to the rear wheels.

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. The following systems are

adapted to help optimize driving characteris-

tics in each drive mode:

Comfort

Comfort is the vehicle's default mode. This

setting offers driving comfort, light steering

and soft suspension.

In Comfort mode, no tachometer will be dis-

played in the instrument panel⁹.

Eco

Steering

•

All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at

higher speeds. In normal driving conditions,

most of the engine's power is directed to the

front wheels. When the vehicle is stationary,

all-wheel drive is always activated in prepara-

tion for maximum traction during acceleration.

Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient

•

Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive*

Brakes

and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.

In this mode, the Start/Stop function is acti-

vated and certain climate settings are

reduced.

Shock absorbers

Instrument panel

Start/Stop function

Climate control settings

All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on

which drive mode is selected.

When driving in Eco mode, an ECO gauge

indicating how economical the driving is will

be displayed in the instrument panel.

Related information

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.

Drive modes* (p. 403)

•

Transmission (p. 395)

•

Available drive modes

When the engine is started, the vehicle will be

in Comfort mode and the start/stop function

will be activated. Drive mode can be changed

once the vehicle is started, e.g. to Individual

All Wheel Drive

Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.

}}

* Option/accessory. 403

STARTING AND DRIVING

3. Under Presets, select one of the following

drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort,

Dynamic or Polestar Engineered*.

Dynamic

Dynamic mode is designed to help pro-

vide sportier driving characteristics and a

faster acceleration response.

•

The following settings can be modified:

Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct

and the transmission will prioritize gears with

a higher traction force.

Driver Display

•

Steering Force

Powertrain Characteristics

Brake Characteristics

Suspension Control

ECO Climate

Steering response is faster and suspension is

stiffer¹⁰to help reduce body roll when corner-

ing.

The Start/Stop function is deactivated.

Dynamic mode is also available in a Polestar

Engineered* version.

Start/Stop.

Related information

Individual

Changing drive mode* (p. 405)

•

Customizes drive mode to personal prefer-

ences.

•

Eco drive mode (p. 405)

Economical driving (p. 415)

Start/Stop function (p. 408)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)* (p. 403)

Driver profiles (p. 137)

Select one of the drive modes as a basis and

adjust the settings to achieve your preferred

driving characteristics. These settings will be

stored in the active driver profile and will be

available every time the vehicle is unlocked

with that remote key.

Settings view¹¹for Individual drive mode.

Tap Settings in the Top view.

2. Tap My Car Individual Drive Mode

and select Individual Drive Mode.

Individual drive mode is only available if it has

been activated in the center display.

Vehicles with Four-C.

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

404

* Option/accessory.

STARTING AND DRIVING

3. Press the drive mode control or tap its

button in the center display to confirm the

selection.

Changing drive mode*

Select the drive mode that is adapted to the

current driving conditions.

Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode can help make driving more

fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.

> The selected drive mode is shown in

the instrument panel.

Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco-

friendly driving.

The drive mode is changed using the control

in the tunnel console.

Keep in mind that not all drive modes are

available in all situations.

When Eco mode is activated, the following

characteristics are modified:

Related information

Drive modes* (p. 403)

•

The automatic transmission's shifting

points.

•

Activating and deactivating Eco drive

mode using the function button (p. 408)

To change drive mode:

•

Engine control and accelerator pedal

response.

Eco Coast functionality is activated and

engine braking is disabled when the accel-

erator pedal is released at speeds

between 65 and 140 km/h

(40 and 87 mph).

Some of the climate system settings will

be reduced or switched off.

•

Information will be shown in the ECO

gauge in the instrument panel to help pro-

mote more eco-friendly and economical

driving.

1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.

> A pop-up menu will appear in the cen-

ter display.

Coast function Eco Coast

2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to

the desired drive mode.

Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine brak-

ing, allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be

used to roll greater distances. When the driver

releases the accelerator pedal, the transmis-

sion is automatically disengaged from the

engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling

speed to reduce fuel consumption.

}}

* Option/accessory. 405

STARTING AND DRIVING

|| This function is most effective in driving situa-

tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a

long distance, e.g. on roads with slight down-

grades or when a decrease in speed is antici-

pated, such as when approaching an area with

a lower speed limit.

The steering wheel paddles* are being

used for manual shifting.

On a level road, the vehicle's actual speed

may differ from the set speed when cruise

control is active and the vehicle is coast-

ing.

•

Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast

In certain situations, it may be advisable to

deactivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine

braking can be used. These situations might

include driving down steep hills or before

passing another vehicle to help ensure this

can be done as safely as possible.

On a steep uphill gradient, the vehicle's

speed is reduced until the transmission

downshifts. Reduced acceleration is then

initiated in order to reach the set speed.

Activating Eco Coast

The function is activated when the accelerator

pedal is fully released and the following condi-

tions are met:

On a downhill gradient in which the vehi-

cle is coasting, the vehicle's actual speed

may be slightly above or below the set

speed. The function uses engine braking

to keep the set speed. If necessary, the

normal brakes are also applied.

Deactivate Eco Coast by

Eco drive mode is activated.

The gear selector is in D.

•

pressing the accelerator or brake pedal

moving the gear selector to manual mode

Using the steering wheel paddles* to shift.

•

The vehicle's speed is approximately

65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).

Turn off Eco Coast by

The gradient of the downgrade is less than

approximately 6%.

•

switching to another drive mode*

•

deactivating Eco drive mode in Function

view.

COASTING will be displayed in the instrument

panel when Eco Coast is being used.

It is possible to roll short distances even with-

out Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel.

However, for the best fuel economy, Eco

Coast should be activated and used to roll

longer distances.

Limitations

Eco Coast is not available if

the engine and/or transmission are not at

normal working temperatures

•

the gear selector is moved from D to man-

ual shifting mode

Cruise control Eco Cruise

When cruise control is activated in the Eco

drive mode, the vehicle's acceleration and

deceleration will be slower than in other drive

modes to help further conserve fuel. Because

of this, the vehicle's actual speed may be

slightly above or below the set speed.

the vehicle's speed is not within the

65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range

the gradient of the downgrade is more

than approximately 6%

406

* Option/accessory.

STARTING AND DRIVING -> Drive modes* for Your Volvo V90 SUV Second Generation (2019-2026)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals