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Braking on salted roads
When driving on salted roads, a layer of salt
may form on the brake discs and brake pads.
This could increase stopping distance. Main-
tain an extra large safety distance to the vehi-
cle ahead. Make sure to also:
•
Apply the brakes from time to time to help
remove salt. Make sure braking does not
pose a risk to any other road users.
•
Gently apply the brakes when you have
finished driving and before driving again.
Related information
•
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Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system compo-
nents for wear.
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as
possible, follow the Volvo service schedule
specified in the Warranty and Maintenance
Records Information booklet. After replacing
brake pads and brake discs, braking effect is
not adapted until they are "broken in" by driv-
ing a few hundred kilometers (miles). Com-
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater pressure to the brake pedal.
Volvo recommends only using brake pads
approved for your Volvo.
The brake system's components should be
regularly checked for wear.
Contact a workshop for advice on how to
do this or let a workshop perform the
inspection - an authorized Volvo workshop
is recommended.
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Parking brake
The parking brake helps keep the vehicle sta-
tionary by mechanically locking two wheels.
When the electric parking brake is being
applied, a faint sound can be heard from the
brake's electric motor. This sound can also be
heard during the automatic function check of
the parking brake.
If the vehicle is stationary when the parking
brake is activated, it will only be applied to the
rear wheels. If it is activated while the vehicle
is moving, the normal brakes will be used on
all four wheels. Braking will be transferred to
only the rear wheels when the vehicle is
almost stopped.
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Related information
•
Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 378)
•
•
Parking brake malfunction (p. 380)
•
Activating and deactivating the
parking brake
Use the parking brake to help keep the vehi-
cle stationary when it is parked.
Activating the parking brake
1. Pull up the control.
> The symbol in the instrument panel will
illuminate when the parking brake is
activated.
2. Make sure the vehicle is stationary.
Symbol in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
A
B
The symbol will be illuminated
when the parking brake is acti-
vated.
A flashing symbol indicates that
a fault has been detected. Read
the message in the instrument
panel.
A
Canadian models.
B
US models.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically
•
when the ignition is switched off and the
setting for automatically activating the
parking brake is activated in the center
display.
•
when the gear selector is moved to
P
on a
steep hill.
•
if the auto-hold brake (automatic brake at
standstill) function is activated and
•
the vehicle has been stationary for a
prolonged period of time (5-10
minutes).
•
the vehicle is switched off.
•
the driver has left the vehicle.
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Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be
activated when the vehicle is moving by pull-
ing and holding up the control. The braking
process is canceled when the control is
released or if the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
In case of emergency braking at high
speeds, a signal sounds during the brake
procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
The parking brake can only be deactivated if
the engine is running.
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control.
> The parking brake will release and the
symbol in the instrument panel will go
out.
Deactivating automatically
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly. Move the
gear selector to
D
or
R
and press the
accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and the
symbol in the instrument panel will go
out.
For automatic deactivation to be possible,
the driver's seat belt must be buckled or
the driver's door closed.
Related information
•
Settings for automatically activating the
parking brake (p. 379)
•
Parking brake malfunction (p. 380)
•
•
Settings for automatically
activating the parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be
activated automatically when the vehicle is
switched off.
To change this setting:
1. Tap
Settings
in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My Car
Parking Brake and
Suspension
and select or deselect the
Auto Activate Parking Brake
function.
Related information
•
Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 378)
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Parking on a hill
Always use the parking brake when parking
on a hill.
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.
If the vehicle is pointing uphill:
•
Turn the front wheels so they are pointing
away from
the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill:
•
Turn the front wheels so they are pointing
toward
the curb.
Heavy load uphill
Heavy loads, such as a trailer, could cause the
vehicle to roll backward when the parking
brake is released automatically on steep uphill
gradients. To help avoid this, pull the control
upward while you are driving away. Release
the control when the vehicle gains traction.
Related information
•
Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 378)
Parking brake malfunction
If you are unable to deactivate or activate the
parking brake after several attempts, contact
an authorized Volvo workshop.
A audible warning signal will sound if the park-
ing brake is activated while the vehicle is
being driven.
If the vehicle must be parked before the prob-
lem is rectified, turn the wheels as when park-
ing on an incline and put the gear selector in
P
.
Low battery charge level
If the battery charge level is too low, it will not
be possible to activate or deactivate the park-
ing brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the
vehicle if the battery is discharged.
Replacing brake pads
Due to the design of the electric parking
brake, the rear brake pads must be replaced
by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop
is recommended.
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.
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Related information
•
Activating and deactivating the parking
brake (p. 378)
•
•
•
Volvo's service program (p. 548)
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.
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)
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. 382)
•
•
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
•
•
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 384)
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
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Automatic transmission (p. 384)
4
Hill Start Assist
5
The symbol is used in vehicles with 48 V batteries.
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Automatic transmission
Gear position is selected automatically to
make driving as energy efficient as possible.
The transmission also has a manual mode.
Overview of gear selector and gear shift pattern in
the instrument panel.
The selected gear selector position is dis-
played in the instrument panel:
Related information
•
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 384)
•
Using the steering wheel paddles
•
•
The kickdown function (p. 387)
•
•
Automatic transmission symbols and mes-
sages (p. 388)
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission
Change gear position by pushing the spring-
loaded gear selector forward or rearward, or
to the side for manual shifting.
Selecting gears
Gear selector and gear selector positions overview.
Gear selector positions
Parking – P
Gear selector and P position overview.
Parking is activated using the
P
button located
next to the gear selector.
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
.
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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.
The gear selector must be in position
P
in
order to lock the vehicle and set the alarm.
Help functions
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 some trans-
mission variants, 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 manual gear selector positions in instru-
ment panel.
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
.
•
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. 384)
•
•
Using the steering wheel paddles
•
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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.
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 the paddles are activated for
shifting.
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.
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•
Automatic transmission (p. 384)
•
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 384)
Shiftlock
The automatic transmission's shiftlock func-
tion helps prevent inadvertently moving the
gear selector between different positions.
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 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.
Related information
•
Automatic transmission (p. 384)
•
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-
sion (p. 384)
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.
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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.
If the Launch function does not work, wait
a few minutes to let the driveline reach
working temperature before trying again.
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. 384)
Automatic transmission symbols
and messages
If a problem occurs with the transmission, a
symbol and a message are displayed in the
instrument panel.
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. 384)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
*
All-wheel drive (AWD
6
), 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.
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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
•
Shock absorbers
•
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
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.
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 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.
Steering is light and all-wheel drive
*
and the
low-speed function with assistance for driving
downhill (HDC
7
) 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.
This drive mode is not designed to be used
for normal street driving.
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 and suspension is
stiffer
8
to help reduce body roll when corner-
ing.
The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Dynamic
mode is also available in a
Polestar
Engineered
*
version.
6
All Wheel Drive
7
Hill Descent Control
8
Vehicles with Four-C.
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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
9
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
.
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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 button
in the center console.
Keep in mind that not all drive modes are
available in all situations.
To change drive mode:
1. Tap the
DRIVE MODE
button.
> A pop-up menu opens in the center dis-
play with the active drive mode
marked.
2. Drive mode can be selected two different
ways:
•
Tap the desired drive mode directly on
the touchscreen to select and activate
it.
•
Tap the
DRIVE MODE
button again to
move the cursor to the desired drive
mode. The selected drive mode is acti-
vated after a brief delay.
Related information
•
•
Activating and deactivating Eco drive
mode using the function button (p. 393)
•
Activating and deactivating Low Speed
Control
•
Activating and deactivating Hill Descent
Control
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.
•
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
releases the accelerator pedal, the transmis-
sion is automatically disengaged from the
engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling
speed to reduce fuel consumption.
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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.
ECO gauge in the instrument panel
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