2018 VOLVO V90 display

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Neutral - N
No gear is selected and the engine can be started. Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is stationary with the gear selector in N.
To move the gear selector from Neutral to another gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition in mode II.
D drive mode
D is the normal driving gear position. The trans-
mission shifts up or down automatically depend- ing on acceleration and speed. The vehicle mustbe stationary when the gear selector is moved from R to D.
Manual shifting mode - M
Manual shifting mode can be selected at any time during a drive. Engine braking will occurwhen the accelerator pedal is released. Select manual shifting mode by moving the gear selector sideways from D to ±
. The current gear
will be displayed in the instrument panel.
• 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.
Manual shifting mode in the instrument panel 2
.
For smooth shifting and engine performance, the transmission will shift down automatically if thevehicle's speed becomes too low for the selectedgear. Move the gear selector sideways to D at any time
to return to automatic shifting.
Related information
• Shiftlock (p. 417)
• Using the steering wheel paddles
* to shift
(p. 415)
• The kickdown function (p. 418)
• Gear indicator
* (p. 418)
Using the steering wheel paddles *to shift
The steering wheel paddles are a supplement to the gear selector and make it possible to shiftmanually without removing your hands from thesteering wheel.
Activating the steering wheel paddlesIn order to shift gears using the paddles, they must first be activated:
–Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel.
> A number in the instrument panel indi- cates the current gear being used.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for shifting.
2The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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M, the paddles are automatically
activated.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for shifting in manual mode.
ChangeTo shift one gear:
–Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel and then release.
" -": Shift down one gear.
" + ": Shift up one gear.
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. After each gear shift, a number indicating the current gear will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Turning off Start/Stop
Manual deactivation in gear position D
–Deactivate the paddles by pulling the right paddle (+) toward the steering wheel and
holding it until the number of the current gear is no longer displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Automatic deactivation
In gear position D, the steering wheel paddles
are deactivated after a short period of time if they are not used. The number of the current gear willno longer be displayed in the instrument panel. Ifengine braking is currently being used, the pad-dles will remain active until engine braking stops. In gear position M, the paddles will not activate
automatically.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 414)
• Gear indicator
* (p. 418)

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ECO
• Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is activatedand certain climate settings are reduced. The instrument panel has an ECO gauge to facili- tate fuel-efficient driving.
DYNAMIC
• Dynamic mode is designed to provide sport- ier driving characteristics and a faster accel-eration response.
Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct andthe transmission will prioritize gears with a highertraction force. Steering response is faster and suspension is stiffer 4
to help reduce body roll when cornering.
The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
INDIVIDUAL
• Customizes drive mode to personal preferen- ces.
Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferred driv- ing characteristics. These settings will be stored in your driver profile. Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.Settings view 5
for Individual drive mode.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
select Individual Drive Mode. 3.
Under
Presets, select one of the following
drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort orDynamic.
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. 421)
• ECO drive mode (p. 421)
• Economical driving (p. 430)
• Start/Stop function (p. 424)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD)
* (p. 419)
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Vehicles with Four-C.
5 The image is schematic and the details may vary depending on vehicle model or software update.

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Changing drive mode *
The drive mode is changed using the control in the tunnel console.
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall 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 center 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 theinstrument panel. If a drive mode is grayed out in the pop-up menu, it cannot be selected.
Related information
•
Drive modes
* (p. 419)
• Activating and deactivating ECO drive modeusing the function button (p. 423)
ECO drive mode
The Eco drive mode optimizes the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics for more fuel-efficient andeco-friendly driving.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco- friendly driving. When ECO mode is activated, the following cha- racteristics are modified:
• The automatic transmission's shifting points.
• Engine control and accelerator pedalresponse.
• Eco Coast functionality is activated andengine braking is disabled when the acceler-ator pedal is released at speeds between65 and 140 km/h (40 and 87 mph).
• Some of the climate system settings will bereduced or switched off.
• Information will be shown in the ECO gaugein the instrument panel to help promotemore eco-friendly and economical driving.
Coast function Eco CoastEco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used to roll greater distances. When the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the transmission is auto- matically disengaged from the engine. Enginespeed is reduced to idling speed to reduce fuelconsumption.

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422 This function is most effective in driving situa- tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a longdistance, e.g. on roads with slight downgrades orwhen a decrease in speed is anticipated, such aswhen approaching an area with a lower speedlimit.
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 approximately65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
• The gradient of the downgrade is less thanapproximately 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 manual
shifting mode.
• The vehicle's speed is not within the65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range.
• The gradient of the downgrade is more thanapproximately 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 deac- tivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine brak-ing can be used. These situations might includedriving down steep hills or before passinganother vehicle to help ensure this can be doneas 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 drive mode
* or switching off drive
mode Eco in Function view.
It is possible to roll short distances even without Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel. How-ever, for the best fuel economy, Eco Coast shouldbe activated and used to roll longer distances.
Cruise control Eco CruiseWhen cruise control is activated in the Eco drivemode, the vehicle's acceleration and decelerationwill be slower than in other drive modes to helpfurther conserve fuel. Because of this, the vehi-cle's actual speed may be slightly above or belowthe set speed. •
On a level road, the vehicle's actual speedmay differ from the set speed when cruisecontrol is active and the vehicle is coasting.
• On a steep uphill gradient, the vehicle'sspeed is reduced until the transmissiondownshifts. Reduced acceleration is then ini-tiated in order to reach the set speed.
• On a downhill gradient in which the vehicle iscoasting, the vehicle's actual speed may beslightly above or below the set speed. Thefunction uses engine braking to keep the setspeed. If necessary, the normal brakes arealso applied.
ECO gauge in the instrument panelThe ECO gauge indicates how economical cur-rent driving is:
• A low reading in the green area of the gaugeindicates economical driving.
• A high reading is shown when driving is noteconomical, e.g. heavy braking or rapid accel-eration.
The ECO gauge also has an indicator showinghow a reference driver would drive in the samedriving situation. This is shown by the shortpointer in the gauge.

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Eco gauge in 12" instrument panel *.
Eco gauge in 8" instrument panel.
ECO ClimateIn Eco mode, ECO climate is automatically acti- vated in the passenger compartment to helpreduce energy consumption.
NOTE
When the ECO function is activated, settings for certain climate system and electricity con-suming functions are reduced. Some of thesesettings can be reset manually, but full func-tionality will only be restored by switching off the ECO function 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 normally.
Related information
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 421)
• Activating and deactivating ECO drive modeusing the function button (p. 423)
• Drive modes
* (p. 419)
• Economical driving (p. 430)
• Start/Stop function (p. 424)
Activating and deactivating ECOdrive mode using the functionbutton
Vehicles equipped with drive mode controls in the tunnel console have a function button forEco drive mode in the center display's Functionview.
When the engine is switched off, ECO mode is deactivated and must therefore be reactivated each time the engine is started. ECO will be dis-
played in the instrument panel when the function is activated.
Selecting Eco drive mode in the center
display's Function view
–Tap the Driving Mode ECO button to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator light in the button will illumi- nate when the function is activated.
Related information
• ECO drive mode (p. 421)
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 421)
• Drive modes
* (p. 419)

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Symbols in the instrument panel
12" instrument panel *
•READY
will be displayed in the tachometer
when Start/Stop is available.
• An indicator in the tachometer will point toward
READY when Start/Stop is active
and the engine has auto-stopped.
• READY
will be grayed-out when Start/Stop
is not available.
• No message will be shown when the func- tion is turned off.
The function is active and the engine has auto-stopped.
8" instrument panel
The symbol is displayed at the bottom of the speedometer.
SymbolMeaning
White symbol: the function is avail- able.
Beige symbol: The function is active and the engine has auto-stopped.
the function is not available because the conditions have notbeen met. No symbol will be shown when the function is turned off.
Related information
•Temporarily deactivating the Start/Stop func- tion (p. 425)
• Conditions for the Start/Stop function(p. 426)
• Start/Stop function (p. 424)
• Hill Start Assist (p. 412)
• Auto-hold brakes (p. 411)
Temporarily deactivating the Start/Stop function
In certain situations, it may be advisable to tem- porarily turn the Start/Stop function off.
To turn off Start/Stop, tap theStart/Stop function button in
the center display's Function view. The indicator light in thebutton will go out when thefunction has been turned off.
The function will remain turned off until:
• it is reactivated
• the drive mode is changed to Eco or Comfort
• the engine is restarted.
Related information
•
Driving with the Start/Stop function (p. 424)
• Conditions for the Start/Stop function (p. 426)

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Leveling control * and suspension
Self-leveling and suspension functions are con- trolled automatically.
Rear leveling control keeps the rear section of the vehicle at the same height regardless of load.Leveling control may also remain active when thevehicle is parked.
Shock absorbers (Four-C)The shock absorbers are adapted to the selecteddrive mode and vehicle speed. The shock absorb-ers are normally set to provide the best possiblecomfort and are adjusted continuously accordingto the road surface and the vehicle's acceleration,braking and cornering.TransportingWhen transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train ortruck, only secure (lash) the vehicle around thetires, not using any other parts of the chassis.Changes in the pneumatic suspension may occurduring transport, which could adversely affect thelashing and result in damage.
Symbols and messages in driver display
SymbolMessageMeaning
Suspension Deactivated by userLevel control has been switched off manually by the user.
Suspension Temporarily reduced performenceLevel control performance has been temporarily reduced due to extensive system use. If this message appears frequently (e.g. several times in one week) contact a workshop A
.
Suspension Service requiredA fault has occurred. Visit a workshop A
as soon as possible.