Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-wheel drive (AWD1), also called fourwheel drive, means that power
is distributed to all four wheels, which improves traction.
To achieve the best traction, power is automatically 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.
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 preparation for maximum
traction during acceleration.
All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on which drive mode is selected.
1 All Wheel Drive
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...
(Option/accessory.)
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving characteristics in different ways
to enhance and simplify the driving experience in certain types of situations...
Other information:
(Option/accessory.)
A preconditioning timer setting that is no longer needed can be deleted.
The button for editing a list/deleting a timer setting in the
Parking climate tab in Climate view.
Open Climate view in the center display.
Select the Parking climate tab...
(Option/accessory)
There are subfunctions for Road Sign Information (RSI1) that can alert
the driver if the speed limit has been exceeded or if there are speed cameras nearby.
Example of speed camera and speed limit information in the
instrument panel
Speed limit warning
When Speed Warning is activated,
the symbol for the current speed limit in the instrument panel2 will
flash temporarily if..