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EnglishStarting and driving -> Drive modes for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026
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With automatic gearbox
All-wheel drive*
Drive modes*
All-wheel drive (AWD7) means that the car is
driving all four wheels at the same time,
which improves traction.
Selection of drive mode affects the car's driv-
ing characteristics in order to enhance the
driving experience and facilitate driving in
special situations.
Using the drive modes it is possible to quickly
have access to the car's numerous functions
and settings for different driving needs. The
following systems are adapted to maintain
driving characteristics that are as good as pos-
sible in each drive mode:
To achieve the best possible traction, the
motive force is distributed automatically to the
wheels with the best grip. The system contin-
uously calculates the need for torque to the
rear wheels, and can immediately redistribute
up to half of the motor's torque to the rear
wheels.
Steering
Engine/gearbox8/all-wheel drive*
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All-wheel drive also has a stabilising effect at
higher speeds. Under normal driving condi-
tions, the majority of power is transmitted to
the front wheels. When stationary, the all-
wheel drive is always engaged in preparation
for maximum traction during acceleration.
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The gear shift indicator shows the current gear
in the driver display and indicates recom-
mended shifting to a higher gear by a flashing
plus sign.
Brakes
Shock absorption
Driver display
All-wheel drive characteristics vary depending
on the selected drive mode.
Start/stop function
Climate settings
Related information
Automatic gearbox (p. 410)
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Manual gearbox (p. 410)
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Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions. Remember that not all
drive modes are available in all situations.
Low speed control* (p. 427)
Gearbox (p. 409)
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Selectable drive modes
When the car starts, it is in Comfort mode
and the start/stop function is activated. The
drive mode can be changed when the car has
been started, e.g. to the Individual mode.
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All Wheel Drive
Applies to automatic gearbox.
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control (HDC9) are activated. Start/Stop func-
tion is deactivated.
When the Individual mode is selected, it is
possible to make adjustments for specific
preferences, e.g. to show the tachometer.
The Dynamic mode is also available in the
Polestar Engineered version*.
The drive mode can only be activated at low
speeds and the speedometer shows the range
for speed limitation. If this speed is exceeded,
Off Road mode is suspended and another
drive mode is activated.
Comfort
The Comfort mode is the car's normal mode.
These settings mean that the car feels com-
fortable, the steering is light, the shock
absorption is soft and body's movement is
smooth.
In the Off Road mode the driver display has a
compass between the speedometer and tach-
ometer.
This drive mode is the certification mode for
carbon dioxide emissions.
Eco
Adapt the car for more energy-efficient
and environmentally-conscious driving
with the Eco mode.
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The driving mode is not designed to be
used on public roads.
Dynamic
The drive mode means, for example, that the
Start/Stop function is activated and the output
of certain climate settings is reduced.
Dynamic mode means that the car has
sportier characteristics and faster
response to accelerating.
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When driving in Eco mode, the driver display
shows an eco-meter that indicates in real time
how economical your driving is.
The gear changes become faster and more
distinct, and the gearbox prioritises a gear
with greater traction.
Off Road
Steering response is faster and shock absorp-
tion is harder10 which means that the body fol-
lows the roadway in order to reduce roll during
cornering.
Maximise the car's traction when driving
in difficult terrain and on poor roads.
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The steering is light, the all-wheel drive* oper-
ation and low speed function with hill descent
Start/Stop function is deactivated.
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Hill Descent Control
Applies to Four-C.
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3. In Presets, select a drive mode to start
from: Eco, Comfort, Dynamic or
Polestar Engineered*.
Individual
Adapting a drive mode according to indi-
vidual preferences.
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Select a drive mode to start from, and then
adjust the settings according to the desired
driving characteristics. These settings are
saved in the active driver profile and are availa-
ble each time the car is unlocked with the
same remote control key.
Possible adjustments apply to settings for:
Driver Display
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Steering Force
Powertrain Characteristics
Brake Characteristics
Suspension Control
ECO Climate
An individual drive mode is only available if it is
first activated in the centre display.
Start/Stop.
Related information
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Economical driving (p. 430)
Start/stop function (p. 422)
Low speed control* (p. 427)
Hill descent control* (p. 428)
Settings view11 for individual drive mode.
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Press Settings in the top view.
2. Press My Car Individual Drive Mode
and select Individual Drive Mode.
Driver profiles (p. 124)
Regenerative braking* (p. 409)
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2. Select the drive mode in one of two ways:
Changing drive mode*
Drive mode Eco
Select the drive mode adapted for the current
driving conditions.
Drive mode Eco can help you with more eco-
friendly driving, with greater fuel economy.
Use this drive mode to save fuel and the envi-
ronment.
Tap the desired drive mode directly on
the touchscreen to select and activate
the drive mode.
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Change the drive mode using the button in
the centre console.
Remember that not all drive modes are availa-
ble in all situations.
Press the DRIVE MODE button again
to move the cursor to the desired drive
mode. The selected drive mode is acti-
vated after a short delay.
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The following properties are adapted for Eco
mode:
Gearbox gearshift points12
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To change drive mode:
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Engine management and response from
the accelerator pedal.
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The Eco Coast12 freewheel function is acti-
vated and engine braking is deactivated
when the accelerator pedal is released at
speeds between 65 and 140 km/h
(40 and 87 mph).
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Activating and deactivating low-speed
driving* using a function button (p. 427)
Activating and deactivating hill descent
control* with the function button (p. 429)
Some of the climate control system's set-
tings work at reduced power or are deacti-
vated.
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The driver display shows information in an
ECO gauge which facilitates environmen-
tally-conscious and fuel-efficient driving.
1. Press the DRIVE MODE button.
> A pop-up menu is opened in the centre
display with the active drive mode high-
lighted.
Free-wheel function Eco Coast12
The freewheel function Eco Coast means in
practice that engine braking ceases, meaning
in turn that the car's kinetic energy is used to
freewheel for longer distances. When the
driver releases the accelerator pedal the gear-
box is automatically disengaged from the
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the road's downhill gradient is steeper
than approx. 6%
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Cruise control Eco Cruise
speed with reduced consumption.
When using the cruise control in the Eco drive
mode, the car's acceleration and deceleration
will be lower compared to other drive modes,
which enables further fuel savings. This means
that the car's speed can be slightly above or
below the set speed.
Manual gear changing is performed with
the steering wheel paddles*.
The function is best used where it is possible
to freewheel a long way e.g. roads with a
slight downhill gradient or when there is a pre-
dictable speed reduction to freewheel into a
zone with a lower speed limit.
Deactivating and switching off the
freewheel function
In certain situations it may be desirable to
deactivate or switch off the function in order
to use engine braking. Examples of such situa-
tions may be on steep downhill gradients or
before an imminent overtaking manoeuvre - in
order to be able to do it in the safest way pos-
sible.
On a smooth road, the car's speed can
deviate from the set speed when the
cruise control is active and the car free-
rolls.
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Activating the freewheel function
The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released, in combination with the
following parameters:
On a steep uphill slope, the car's speed
drops until a downshift is made12, then
reduced acceleration starts in order to
achieve the set speed.
Drive mode Eco is activated.
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The gear selector is in D position.
Deactivate the freewheel function as follows
Speed within the range of
actuate the accelerator or brake pedal
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approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
On a downhill slope where the car free-
rolls, the car's speed can be slightly above
or below the set speed. The function uses
normal engine braking to maintain the set
speed. The foot brake is also used if nec-
essary.
move the gear selector to manual position
The road's downhill gradient is not steeper
than approx. 6%.
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changing gear with steering wheel pad-
dles*.
The driver display shows COASTING when
the freewheel function is being used.
Switch off the freewheel function as follows
Limitations
The freewheel function is not available if
change drive mode*
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switch off drive mode Eco in the function
view.
engine and/or gearbox are not at normal
operating temperature
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Even without the freewheel function, it is pos-
sible to freewheel for short distances. This, in
turn, reduces consumption. However, for the
best fuel economy it is better to have the free-
wheel function activated and be able to free-
wheel for longer distances.
the gear selector is moved from the D
position to manual position
the speed is outside the range of
approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph)
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Eco gauge in the driver display
Activating and deactivating drive
mode Eco with the function button
There is a function button for Eco drive mode
in the centre display's function view unless
the car was equipped with a drive mode but-
ton in the centre console.
The Eco mode is deactivated when the engine
is switched off, and it must therefore be acti-
vated after each time the engine is started.
The driver display shows ECO when the func-
tion is activated.
When the Eco drive mode is activated,
several parameters in the climate control
system's settings are changed, and several
electricity consumer functions are reduced.
Certain settings can be reset manually, but
full functionality is only regained by switch-
ing off Eco drive mode or adapting
Individual* drive mode with full climate
functionality.
Selecting Eco drive mode in the centre
display function view
In the event of difficulties due to misting,
press the button for max. defroster which has
normal functionality.
The ECO gauge indicates how fuel-efficient
the driving is:
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Press the Driving Mode ECO button to
activate or deactivate the function.
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With fuel-efficient driving, the gauge
shows a low value with the pointer in the
green zone.
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With non-fuel-efficient driving, e.g. during
heavy braking or heavy acceleration, the
gauge shows a high value.
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Economical driving (p. 430)
Start/stop function (p. 422)
The ECO gauge also has an indicator to show
how a reference driver would drive the car
under the same driving conditions. This is indi-
cated with the short pointer on the gauge.
> An indicator in the button illuminates
when the function is activated.
Related information
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ECO climate control
In the Eco drive mode, eco climate control is
activated automatically in the passenger com-
partment in order to reduce energy consump-
tion.
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