Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Transmission
The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline (power transmission) between the engine and the drive wheels. The function of the transmission is to change gears depending on speed and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission. The number of gears allows the engine's torque and power band to be effectively utilized.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when driving at a constant engine speed. Both the gear selector and the steering wheel paddles can be used to shift up or down manually. The selected gear selector position will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Regenerative braking
The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions.
The battery symbol is shown in
the instrument panel when the vehicle is generating power for the battery1...
Automatic transmission
Gear position is selected automatically to make driving as energy efficient
as possible. The transmission also has a manual mode.
The transmission is available in two different versions...
Other information:
Volvo XC90 2015-2024 Owners Manual: Steering assistance during collision risks from oncoming traffic
Steering assistance has several sub-functions. Steering assistance during collision risks from oncoming traffic can help a distracted driver who has not noticed that the vehicle is veering out of the lane. The function provides assistance by swerving your vehicle back into your own lane...
Volvo XC90 2015-2024 Owners Manual: Radio
The radio can receive broadcasting from the FM waveband with HD Radio™ Technology and SiriusXM® Satellite radio *. When the vehicle has an Internet connection, it is also possible to listen to web radio. The radio can be controlled using voice commands, the right-side steering wheel keypad or the center display...
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Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector
Incorrectly connected or installed software or diagnostic tools may have an adverse effect on the vehicle's electronics.
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain accessories only work when the associated software is installed in the vehicle's computer system.
On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket under the dashboard on the driver's side.
