Volvo XC90 Twin Engine 2019, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Hold and Charge function
In some situations, it can be useful to be able to
control the hybrid battery's state of charge while
driving is in progress. This is possible with the
functions
Hold
and
Charge
.
Hold
and
Charge
are available in all drive
modes. The functions are cancelled if Pure drive
mode is activated.
Function buttons for Hold and Charge
The functions are activated in the centre display's
function view.
Hold
Battery level sustained for
later use
.
The function maintains the
charge in the hybrid battery for
electric drive and saves availa-
ble electricity for later use, e.g.
for driving in an urban environment or through a
residential area.
The car works as for normal hybrid operation with
discharged battery where, in addition to re-using
brake-generated energy, for example, the car
starts the internal combustion engine more often
in order to maintain the charge in the battery.
Charge
Engine charges hybrid
battery
.
The function charges the hybrid
battery with assistance from
the internal combustion engine
for using increased electric
operation at a later time.
Symbols in the driver display
The symbol is shown in the hybrid battery gauge
when Hold is activated.
The symbol is shown in the hybrid battery gauge
when Charge is activated.
Related information
•
Economical driving (p. 478)
•
Hybrid gauge (p. 86)