Volvo XC 90 2016, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 362
ECO drive mode
The Eco drive mode is a function designed to
give the driver the opportunity to drive more eco-
nomically and to help reduce fuel consumption.
When this mode is activated, the following cha-
racteristics are modified:
•
The automatic transmission's shifting points
•
The engine management system and accel-
erator pedal response
•
Eco Coast functionality is activated: engine
braking is disabled at speeds between
approx. 40 and 85 mph (65 and 140 km/h)
•
Climate system settings: certain functions
will be temporarily reduced or deactivated
•
The suspension's self-leveling function
*
low-
ers ground clearance to help reduce wind
resistance
•
Information is shown in an ECO gauge in the
instrument panel to help promote more eco-
nomical driving
NOTE
When Eco is activated, several climate system
parameters are changed and the function of
certain current-consuming systems will be
reduced.
Some of these functions can be restarted
manually but full functionality will not be
restored until Eco is deactivated.
Selecting ECO mode
When the engine is switched off, ECO mode is
deactivated and must be reactivated each time
the engine is started.
ECO
will appear in the
instrument panel when the function is activated.
Via Function view
Select Driving mode ECO in
the center display's Function
view. A green indicator light in
the button shows that the func-
tion is activated.
With the drive mode control
*
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.
> A pop-up menu will open in the center
display.
2. Roll the control upward or downward to scroll
to the desired drive mode and
3. Press the control again to select it. A drive
mode can also be selected by tapping its
button on the center display.
Eco Coast
Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,
allowing the vehicle to roll freely.
When the driver releases the accelerator pedal,
the transmission is automatically disengaged
from the engine to allow the vehicle to roll as far
as possible, which helps reduce fuel consump-
tion.
This feature is primarily intended to be used in
driving situations where the vehicle can roll freely,
such as down gentle hills or when a decrease in
speed is expected, such as when approaching an
intersection or a traffic light.
Eco Coast enables proactive driving with as little
braking as possible.
Depending on the driving situation, Eco and Eco
Coast can be used in different ways to help
reduce fuel consumption:
•
With Eco activated : this enables Eco Coast,
which allows the vehicle to roll freely for as
far as possible
when the driver releases the
accelerator pedal (e.g., when approaching a
traffic light or intersection).
or
•
With Eco deactivated : engine braking can
be used
when the vehicle will only roll for