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Symbols in the instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

A

B

A flashing symbol indicates that
a fault has been detected. See
the message in the instrument
panel.

A

B

Fault in the brake system. See
the message in the instrument
panel.

Information message in the
instrument panel.

A

Canadian models.

B

US models.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 404)

•

Parking on a hill (p. 406)

•

Starter battery (p. 602)

•

Volvo's service program (p. 584)

Auto-hold brakes

With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver
can release the brake pedal and the brakes
will remain applied, for example, when the
vehicle has stopped at a traffic light or inter-
section.

When the vehicle stops, the brakes are acti-
vated automatically. The function can use
either the normal brakes or the parking brakes
to keep the vehicle stationary and works on
flat surfaces or hills. If the driver has their seat
belt fastened and/or if the driver's door is
closed, the brakes will disengage automati-
cally when the vehicle starts driving.

NOTE

When braking to a stop on an uphill or
downhill gradient, depress the brake pedal
with slightly more force than usual before
releasing to ensure that the vehicle cannot
move at all.

The parking brake is activated if

•

the vehicle is switched off.

•

the driver's door is opened

•

the driver's seat belt is removed

•

the vehicle has been stationary for a pro-
longed period of time (5-10 minutes)

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Symbols in the instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

This symbol illuminates when the
function is using the normal
brakes to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary.

A

B

This symbol illuminates when the
function is using the parking
brake to keep the vehicle station-
ary.

A

Canadian models.

B

US models.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a
standstill (p. 408)

•

Brakes (p. 401)

•

Parking brake (p. 404)

•

Hill Start Assist (p. 409)

Activating and deactivating Auto-

hold at a standstill

The Auto-hold brake function at a standstill is
activated with the button in the tunnel con-
sole.

–

Press the button in the tunnel console to
activate or deactivate the function.
> The indicator light in the button will illu-

minate when the function is activated.
The function will remain active the next
time the vehicle is started.

When shutting off

If the function is active and holding
the vehicle stationary using the nor-
mal brakes (A symbol lit in the
instrument panel), the brake pedal

must be depressed while pressing the button
in order to deactivate Auto-hold.

•

The function will remain off until it is reac-
tivated.

•

When Auto-hold is switched off, Hill Start
Assist (HSA) will remain active to help
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward
when starting up a hill.

Related information

•

Auto-hold brakes (p. 407)

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Hill Start Assist

The function for assisting when starting the
vehicle on inclines (HSA

4

) helps prevent the

vehicle from rolling backward when starting
on an uphill gradient. When backing up a hill,
HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
forward.

The function retains pressure from the brake
pedal in the brake system for several seconds
after the brake pedal has been released.

This temporary braking effect is released after
a few seconds or when the driver begins driv-
ing.

Hill Start Assist is activated when the vehicle
is stopped on steep inclines. The function is
available even when the Auto-hold brake func-
tion is switched off.

Related information

•

Auto-hold brakes (p. 407)

•

Brakes (p. 401)

Braking assist after a collision

In a collision in which the activation level is
reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tension-
ers or airbags, or if a collision with a large ani-
mal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will be
automatically activated. This function is
intended to help prevent or reduce the effects
of any subsequent collision.

After a serious collision, it may no longer be
possible to control and steer the vehicle. In
order to avoid or mitigate a possible further
collision with a vehicle or an object in the vehi-
cle's path, the brake assist system is activated
automatically to help stop the vehicle safely.

If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a
risk of being hit by passing traffic, the driver
can override the system by depressing the
accelerator pedal.

This function assumes that the brake system
is intact after a collision.

Related information

•

Rear Collision Warning

*

(p. 349)

•

BLIS

*

(p. 350)

•

Brake functions (p. 401)

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 battery

5

.

The function is available in all drive modes
together with gear selector position

D

or

M

.

Activating brake regeneration

Brake regeneration is activated by gentle pres-
sure on the brake pedal or during engine brak-
ing.

Regeneration increases during engine braking
if manual gear selector position

M

is selected.

Related information

•

Drive modes

*

(p. 417)

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 411)

4

Hill Start Assist

5

The symbol is used in vehicles with 48 V batteries.

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Transmission

The transmission is part of the vehicle's drive-
line (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 trans-
mission. The number of gears allows the
engine's torque and power band to be effec-
tively 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 man-
ually. The selected gear selector position will
be displayed in the instrument panel.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

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. The gear selector indicates which
transmission the vehicle has. The various gear
selectors have different functions.

Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern

in the instrument panel.

Overview of small gear selector and gear shift pat-

tern in the instrument panel.

The selected gear selector position is dis-
played in the instrument panel:

P

,

R

,

N

,

D

or

M

.

Related information

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 411)

•

Using the steering wheel paddles

*

to shift

(p. 413)

•

Shiftlock (p. 415)

•

The kickdown function (p. 416)

•

The Launch function

*

(p. 416)

•

Automatic transmission symbols and mes-
sages (p. 417)

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Shifting gears with automatic

transmission

For the small gear selector, change gear posi-
tion by pushing the spring-loaded gear selec-
tor forward or rearward, or to the side for
manual shifting. For the large gear selector,
you instead move the gear selector to the left
for manual shifting.

Selecting gears

Large gear selector and gear selector positions over-

view.

Small gear selector and gear selector positions over-

view.

Gear selector positions

Parking – P

Overview of gear selector and gear position P for the

small gear selector.

For the small gear selector, Park is activated
using the

P

button next to the gear selector.

For the large gear selector, Park is activated
by moving the gear selector to position

P

.

In the

P

position, the transmission is mechani-

cally locked.

Select

P

position when the vehicle is parked.

The vehicle can be started when it is in

P

posi-

tion. The vehicle must be stationary when

P

is

selected.

When parking – apply the parking brake
before shifting to position

P

.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when park-

ing on an incline. Selecting a gear or put-

ting the automatic transmission in

P

may

not be sufficient to keep the vehicle sta-

tionary in all situations.

NOTE

The gear selector must be in position

P

in

order to lock the vehicle and set the alarm.

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Help functions

6

The system will switch to the

P

position auto-

matically:

•

if the ignition is switched off while

D

or

R

is selected.

•

if the driver unbuckles the seat belt and
opens the driver's door while the vehicle is
running with a gear other than

P

selected.

To park a vehicle with an unbuckled seat belt
and open door – end

P

mode by shifting to

R

or

D

again.

If the vehicle is switched off in gear position

N

, it will not automatically switch to the

P

position. This makes it possible to wash the
vehicle in an automatic car wash.

Reverse – R

Select

R

when backing up. The vehicle must

be stationary when

R

is selected.

Neutral – N

In

N

position, the vehicle can roll freely. The

vehicle can be started when it is in

N

position.

Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is sta-
tionary with the gear selector in the

N

posi-

tion.

To move to another gear position when

N

is

selected, the brake pedal must be depressed
and the ignition in mode

II

. For vehicles with

the small gear selector, the engine must be
running.

D drive mode

D

is the normal driving gear position. The

transmission shifts up or down automatically
depending on acceleration and speed.

The vehicle must be stationary when the gear
selector is moved from

R

to

D

.

Manual position – M

Overview of gear shift pattern in the instrument

panel for large gear selector.

With position

M

, it is possible to shift gears

manually. Engine braking will occur when the
accelerator pedal is released.

The

M

position is selected by moving the gear

selector to the side from

D

to the end position

at "

±

".

•

Push the gear selector forward toward

+

(plus) and release to shift up one gear.

•

Pull the gear selector backward toward

–

(minus) and release to shift down one
gear.

•

Push the gear selector to the side to the
end position at

D

to return to

D

mode.

Overview of gear shift pattern in the instrument

panel for the small gear selector.

With position

M

, it is possible to shift gears

manually. Engine braking will occur when the
accelerator pedal is released.

M

position is selected by moving the gear

selector rearward from

D

.

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•

Push the gear selector to the right toward
"

+

" (plus) and release to shift up one gear.

•

Push the gear selector to the left toward
"

–

" (minus) and release to shift down one

gear.

•

Push the gear selector rearward to return
to

D

mode.

For smooth shifting and engine performance,
the transmission will shift down automatically
if the vehicle's speed becomes too low for the
selected gear.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

•

Shiftlock (p. 415)

•

Using the steering wheel paddles

*

to shift

(p. 413)

•

The kickdown function (p. 416)

Using the steering wheel paddles

*

to shift

The steering wheel paddles are a supplement
to the gear selector and make it possible to
shift manually without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.

The function is available in position

D

or

M

.

"

-

": Shift down one gear.

"

+

": Shift up one gear.

Change

To shift:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel and then release.

As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within
the permissible range for the selected gear, a
gear shift will take place each time a paddle is

pulled. The current gear will be displayed in
the instrument panel.

In the

M

position, the paddles are automati-

cally activated.

Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for

shifting in manual mode, large gear selector.

Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for

shifting in manual mode, small gear selector.

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Activating the steering wheel paddles
in the D position

To be able to shift gears using the paddles,
they must be activated:

–

Pull one of the paddles toward the steer-
ing wheel.
> A number in the instrument panel indi-

cates the current gear being used.

Instrument panel when shifting gears using steering

wheel paddles, large gear selector.

Instrument panel when shifting gears using steering

wheel paddles, small gear selector.

Turning off the steering wheel paddles
in the D position

Manual deactivation

–

Pull the right paddle (

+

) toward the steer-

ing wheel and hold it there until the num-
ber in the instrument panel goes out.
> The transmission will return to the

D

position.

Automatic deactivation

The steering wheel paddles will switch off
after a short time if they are not being used.
This is shown by the number in the instrument
panel going out. If engine braking is currently
being used, the paddles will remain active
until engine braking stops.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 411)

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Shiftlock

The automatic transmission's shiftlock func-
tion helps prevent inadvertently moving the
gear selector between different positions.

There are two types of shiftlocks: mechanical
and automatic.

Mechanical shiftlock

Shiftlock for vehicles with large gear selectors.

The gear selector can be moved back and
forth between

N

and

D

. The other positions

have a shiftlock that is operated using the lock
button on the gear selector.

Press and hold the shiftlock button and move
the gear selector forward or backward
between

P

,

R

,

N

and

D

.

Automatic shiftlock

The automatic shiftlock has a separate safety
system.

From Park – P or Neutral – N

To move the gear selector from

P

or

N

to

another gear selector position, the brake pedal
must be depressed and the ignition in mode

II

.

For vehicles with the small gear selector, the
engine must be running.

If the gear selector is in

N

and the vehicle has

been stationary for at least 3 seconds (with or
without the engine running), the gear selector
will be locked in that position.

Messages in the instrument panel

If the gear selector is locked in position a mes-
sage will appear in the instrument panel e.g.

Gear lever

Press brake pedal to activate

gear lever

.

There is no mechanical shiftlock function.

7

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

•

Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 411)

•

Deactivating the automatic shiftlock
(p. 415)

Deactivating the automatic

shiftlock

8

If the vehicle does not have electrical current,
the automatic shiftlock may be disengaged
on vehicles equipped with the large gear
selector. The shiftlock cannot be disengaged
on vehicles equipped with the small gear
selector.

Large gear selector overview.

If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g. due to a
discharged battery), the gear selector must be
moved to the

N

position so that the vehicle

can be moved.

7

Applies for vehicles with the small gear selector

8

The function is not available for vehicles with the small gear selector.

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Lift the rubber mat in the storage com-
partment in front of the gear selector.
Locate the hole with a spring-loaded but-
ton in the bottom of the compartment.

Press a small screwdriver or similar object
into the hole and hold it down.

Move the gear selector to

N

and release

the button.

4. Replace the rubber mat.

Overview of small gear selector, where it is not pos-

sible to deactivate the shiftlock.

Related information

•

Shiftlock (p. 415)

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

The kickdown function

Kickdown can be used when maximum
acceleration is needed e.g. when passing.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed all
the way to the floor (past the normal full accel-
erator position), the transmission will auto-
matically engage kickdown, i.e. immediately
shift down to a lower gear.

If the accelerator pedal is released from the
kickdown position, the transmission will auto-
matically shift up again.

Safety function

The transmission control module is equipped
with a downshift protection feature to help
prevent the engine from overheating.

In some conditions, the transmission will pre-
vent downshifting/kickdown if this would lead
to such high engine speed (rpm) that the
engine could be damaged. If the driver still
attempts downshifting or kickdown at a high
rpm, nothing will happen and the original gear
will remain selected.

With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one
or more steps at a time depending on the
engine speed. The vehicle upshifts when the
engine reaches its maximum rpm to prevent
engine damage.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

The Launch function

*

Launch can be used to provide maximum
acceleration from a standstill. The function is
available for the drive modes:

Dynamic

,

Comfort

and

Individual

.

Activating Launch

Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the wheels are pointing straight ahead.

1. Put the gear selector in

D

position.

2. Depress the brake pedal fully.

3. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal.

4. Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.

NOTE

If the Launch function does not work, wait
a few minutes to let the driveline reach
working temperature before trying again.

CAUTION

The driveline is exposed to wear when
using Launch and the function is therefore
only available a limited number of times.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

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Automatic transmission symbols

and messages

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. If there is
a risk of overheating, a warning symbol will
appear in the instrument panel and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the rec-
ommendations given.

Symbol Meaning

A fault has occurred in the trans-
mission.

Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.

Hot or overheated transmission.

Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.

Temporary fault in driveline.

Read the message in the instru-
ment panel.

Related information

•

Automatic transmission (p. 410)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

*

All-wheel drive (AWD

9

), also called four-

wheel drive, means that power is distributed
to all four wheels, which improves traction.

To achieve the best traction, power is auto-
matically 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 prepara-
tion for maximum traction during acceleration.

All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.

Related information

•

Drive modes

*

(p. 417)

•

Low Speed Control

*

(p. 430)

•

Transmission (p. 410)

Drive modes

*

Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving cha-
racteristics in different ways to enhance and
simplify the driving experience in certain
types of situations.

Drive modes enable easy access to the vehi-
cle's many functions and settings in different
driving situations. The following systems are
adapted to help optimize driving characteris-
tics in each drive mode:

•

Steering

•

Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive

*

•

Brakes

•

Pneumatic suspension

*

and shock absorb-

ers

•

Instrument panel

•

Start/Stop function

•

Climate control settings

Select the drive mode that is adapted to the
current driving conditions. Keep in mind that
not all drive modes are available in all situa-
tions.

Available drive modes

When the engine is started, the vehicle will be
in

Comfort

mode and the start/stop function

will be activated. Drive mode can be changed
once the vehicle is started, e.g. to

Individual

mode. Once

Individual

mode is selected, you

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can adjust settings to personal preferences,
e.g. to show the tachometer.

Comfort

Comfort

is the vehicle's default mode. This

setting offers driving comfort, light steering
and soft suspension.

In

Comfort

mode, no tachometer will be dis-

played in the instrument panel

10

.

Eco

•

Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient
and eco-friendly driving with

Eco

mode.

In this mode, the Start/Stop function is acti-
vated, the ground clearance is lower to reduce
air resistance and certain climate settings are
reduced.

When driving in

Eco

mode, an ECO gauge

indicating how economical the driving is will
be displayed in the instrument panel.

Off Road

•

Helps maximize the vehicle's ability to tra-
verse difficult terrain or poor roads.

In this mode, ground clearance is high, steer-
ing is light, and all-wheel drive

*

and the low-

speed function with assistance for driving
downhill (HDC

11

) are activated. The Start/Stop

function is deactivated.

This mode can only be activated at low
speeds. The permitted speed range will be
shown in the speedometer. If this speed is
exceeded,

Off Road

mode will be deactivated

and another drive mode activated.

In

Off Road

mode, a compass will be dis-

played between the speedometer and the
tachometer in the instrument panel.

NOTE

This drive mode is not designed to be used
for normal street driving.

NOTE

Due to the increased ground clearance, if
the

Off Road

mode was selected when

the engine was switched off, the suspen-
sion will lower when the engine is restar-
ted.

CAUTION

Do not use the

Off Road

drive mode when

towing a trailer without an electrical con-
nection. This could result in damage to the
pneumatic suspension system's bellows.

Dynamic

•

Dynamic

mode is designed to help pro-

vide sportier driving characteristics and a
faster acceleration response.

Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct
and the transmission will prioritize gears with
a higher traction force.

Steering response is faster, suspension is
stiffer and ground clearance is lower to help
reduce body roll when cornering.

The Start/Stop function is deactivated.

Dynamic

mode is also available in a

Polestar

Engineered

*

version.

9

All Wheel Drive

10

Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.

11

Hill Descent Control

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Individual

•

Customizes drive mode to personal prefer-
ences.

Select one of the drive modes as a basis and
adjust the settings to achieve your preferred
driving characteristics. These settings will be
stored in the active driver profile and will be
available every time the vehicle is unlocked
with that remote key.

Individual drive mode is only available if it has
been activated in the center display.

Settings view

12

for Individual drive mode.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Individual Drive Mode

and select

Individual Drive Mode

.

3. Under

Presets

, select one of the following

drive modes as a basis:

Eco

,

Comfort

,

Dynamic

or

Polestar Engineered

*

.

The following settings can be modified:

•

Driver Display

•

Steering Force

•

Powertrain Characteristics

•

Brake Characteristics

•

Suspension Control

•

ECO Climate

•

Start/Stop

.

Related information

•

Changing drive mode

*

(p. 420)

•

Eco drive mode (p. 420)

•

Economical driving (p. 433)

•

Start/Stop function (p. 423)

•

Low Speed Control

*

(p. 430)

•

Hill Descent Control

*

(p. 432)

•

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

*

(p. 417)

•

Driver profiles (p. 140)

•

Regenerative braking

*

(p. 409)

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The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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Changing drive mode

*

Select the drive mode that is adapted to the
current driving conditions.

The drive mode is changed using the control
in the tunnel console.

Keep in mind that not all drive modes are
available in all situations.

To change drive mode:

1. Press the

DRIVE MODE

control.

> A pop-up menu will appear in the cen-

ter display.

2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to

the desired drive mode.

3. Press the drive mode control or tap its

button in the center display to confirm the
selection.
> The selected drive mode is shown in

the instrument panel.

Related information

•

Drive modes

*

(p. 417)

•

Activating and deactivating Eco drive
mode using the function button (p. 423)

•

Activating and deactivating Low Speed
Control

*

using the function button

(p. 431)

•

Activating and deactivating Hill Descent
Control

*

using the function button

(p. 433)

Eco drive mode

Eco

drive mode can help make driving more

fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.

Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco-
friendly driving.

When

Eco

mode is activated, the following

characteristics are modified:

•

The automatic transmission's shifting
points.

•

Engine control and accelerator pedal
response.

•

Eco Coast functionality is activated and
engine braking is disabled when the accel-
erator pedal is released at speeds
between 65 and 140 km/h
(40 and 87 mph).

•

Some of the climate system settings will
be reduced or switched off.

•

The suspension's self-leveling function

*

will lower ground clearance to help reduce
wind resistance.

•

Information will be shown in the ECO
gauge in the instrument panel to help pro-
mote more eco-friendly and economical
driving.

Coast function Eco Coast

Eco Coast essentially deactivates engine brak-
ing, allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be
used to roll greater distances. When the driver

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releases the accelerator pedal, the transmis-
sion is automatically disengaged from the
engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling
speed to reduce fuel consumption.

This function is most effective in driving situa-
tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a
long distance e.g. on roads with slight down-
grades or when a decrease in speed is antici-
pated such as when approaching an area with
a lower speed limit.

Activating Eco Coast

The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released and the following condi-
tions are met:

•

Eco

drive mode is activated.

•

The gear selector is in

D

.

•

The vehicle's speed is approximately
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).

•

The gradient of the downgrade is less than
approximately 6%.

COASTING

will be displayed in the instrument

panel when Eco Coast is being used.

Limitations

Eco Coast is not available if

•

the engine and/or transmission are not at
normal working temperatures

•

the gear selector is moved from

D

to man-

ual shifting mode

•

the vehicle's speed is not within the
65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range

•

the gradient of the downgrade is more
than approximately 6%

•

the steering wheel paddles

*

are being

used for manual shifting.

Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast

In certain situations, it may be advisable to
deactivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine
braking can be used. These situations might
include driving down steep hills or before
passing another vehicle to help ensure this
can be done as safely as possible.

Deactivate Eco Coast by

•

pressing the accelerator or brake pedal

•

moving the gear selector to manual mode

•

using the steering wheel paddles

*

to shift.

Turn off Eco Coast by

•

switching to another drive mode

*

•

deactivating

Eco

drive mode in Function

view.

It is possible to roll short distances even with-
out Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel.
However, for the best fuel economy, Eco
Coast should be activated and used to roll
longer distances.

Cruise control Eco Cruise

When cruise control is activated in the

Eco

drive mode, the vehicle's acceleration and
deceleration will be slower than in other drive
modes to help further conserve fuel. Because
of this, the vehicle's actual speed may be
slightly above or below the set speed.

•

On a level road, the vehicle's actual speed
may differ from the set speed when cruise
control is active and the vehicle is coast-
ing.

•

On a steep uphill gradient, the vehicle's
speed is reduced until the transmission
downshifts. Reduced acceleration is then
initiated in order to reach the set speed.

•

On a downhill gradient in which the vehi-
cle is coasting, the vehicle's actual speed
may be slightly above or below the set
speed. The function uses engine braking
to keep the set speed. If necessary, the
normal brakes are also applied.

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STARTING AND DRIVING

* Option/accessory.

422

ECO gauge in the instrument panel

Eco gauge in 12" instrument panel

*

.

Eco gauge in 8" instrument panel.

The ECO gauge indicates how economical
current driving is:

•

A low reading in the green area of the
gauge indicates economical driving.

•

A high reading is shown when driving is
not economical, e.g. heavy braking or
rapid acceleration.

The ECO gauge also has an indicator showing
how a reference driver would drive in the same
driving situation. This is shown by the short
pointer in the gauge.

ECO Climate

In

Eco

mode, ECO climate is automatically

activated in the passenger compartment to
help reduce energy consumption.

NOTE

When the

Eco

drive mode is activated, set-

tings for certain climate system and elec-
tricity consuming functions are reduced.
Some of these settings can be reset man-
ually, but full functionality will only be
restored by switching off

Eco

mode or

adapting the

Individual

*

drive mode to full

climate system functionality.

If condensation forms on the windows, tap the
max defroster button, which will function nor-
mally.

Related information

•

Changing drive mode

*

(p. 420)

•

Activating and deactivating Eco drive
mode using the function button (p. 423)

•

Drive modes

*

(p. 417)

•

Economical driving (p. 433)

•

Start/Stop function (p. 423)