2023 Volvo XC60 / XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Drive modes
Drive modes
Regenerative braking (Option/accessory)
Activating brake regeneration
- Depress the brake pedal.
- The car brakes and regenerates energy.
Regeneration increases during engine braking when manual gearshift mode M is selected.
Symbols in the driver display
If the car is a mild hybrid, a battery symbol is shown in the right-hand side of the driver display.
When the battery is being charged, such as during regenerative braking, it is indicated by this symbol.
Drive modes
(Option/accessory)
Selectable drive modes
Three drive modes can be selected: Comfort, Polestar Engineered and Off-road. Cars not equipped with Polestar Engineered have the Comfort and Off-road drive modes. The different drive modes are adapted to provide as good driving characteristics as possible in terms of the following:
- steering
- engine/gearbox/all-wheel drive
- brakes
- air suspension (Option/accessory) and shock absorption
- driver display
- start/stop function
- climate settings.
Indication in the driver display
The figure is schematic. The driver display indicates the drive mode selected.
Comfort
When the car starts, it is in Comfort mode. These settings mean that the car feels comfortable, the steering is light, the shock absorption is soft, and the movement of the body is smooth. This drive mode is the certification mode for carbon dioxide emissions. Volvo recommends that you use the Comfort mode for normal driving on motorways or extra-urban driving, for example.
Points to remember when driving with the Comfort mode
- the start/stop function is activated from start.
Polestar Engineered
- In the Polestar Engineered mode, the gear changes become faster and more distinct, and the gearbox prioritises a gear with greater traction. Steering response is faster and shock absorption harder.
- Volvo recommends that you use the Polestar Engineered mode when you want sportier characteristics and faster response to acceleration.
Points to remember when driving with the Polestar Engineered mode
- the ground clearance is lower in order to reduce roll during cornering
- start/stop function is deactivated.
Off-road
The Off-road drive mode means that the steering is light and that the all-wheel drive operation and low-speed function with hill descent control (Hill Descent Control) are activated.(Option/accessory
Volvo recommends that you use the Off-road mode when you want increased traction and for driving in difficult terrain and on poor roads.
Points to remember when driving with the Off-road mode
- start/stop function is deactivated
- the car has higher ground clearance (Applies only to cars with air suspension)
- the drive mode is only available at low speed
- fuel consumption may increase
The driving mode is not designed to be used on public roads.
If the car is switched off in Off-road mode, and therefore has high ground clearance, the car is lowered next time it is started.
The Off-road drive mode must not be used while driving with a trailer without a trailer connector. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the air bellows.
Changing drive mode
Change the drive mode via the centre display.
- Press .
- Select Driving.
- Select the required drive mode.
Off-road mode
- The mode is only available at low speeds, up to 40 km/h (25 mph). Off-road drive mode is deactivated if the speed is exceeded.
Off-road mode is not designed to be used on public roads.
Activating or deactivating Off road
- Press in the centre display.
- Select Driving
- Activating or deactivating Off-road mode.
The function is deactivated when the car is switched off.’
Launch function
(Option/accessory)
Activate Launch
Make sure the car is stationary and the wheels are pointing straight forward.
- Move to gear position D
- Depress the brake pedal fully.
- Then fully depress the accelerator pedal
- Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.
If the Launch function does not work, wait a few minutes and let the drivetrain cool down to a working temperature before retrying.
The drivetrain is subject to wear and tear when using Launch and therefore the function is only available a limited number of times.
All-wheel drive
(Option/accessory)