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:
Every door has a control panel for the power windows. The driver's door has
controls for operating all windows and for activating the child safety locks.
Driver's door control panel.
Electric child safety locks* that
deactivate the controls in the rear doors to prevent the doors or windows from being
opened from the inside...
Factors affecting the Internet connection. The amount of data transmitted
depends on the services or apps currently in use in the vehicle. Streaming music,
for example, involves the transmission of a large amount of data, and this requires
a good connection and a strong signal...