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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 instrumentpanel going out. If engine braking is currentlybeing used, the paddles will remain activeuntil engine braking stops.
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Automatic transmission (p. 412)
Shifting gears with automatic transmis-sion (p. 413)

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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.
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Shiftlock (p. 417)
Automatic transmission (p. 412)
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. immediatelyshift 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 helpprevent the engine from overheating. In some conditions, the transmission will pre- vent downshifting/kickdown if this would leadto such high engine speed (rpm) that theengine could be damaged. If the driver stillattempts downshifting or kickdown at a highrpm, nothing will happen and the original gearwill remain selected. With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one or more steps at a time depending on theengine speed. The vehicle upshifts when theengine reaches its maximum rpm to preventengine damage.
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The Launch function
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Launch can be used to provide maximum acceleration from a standstill. The function is available for the drive modes:
Dynamic,Comfort and Individual.
Activating LaunchMake 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 reachworking temperature before trying again.
CAUTION
The driveline is exposed to wear when using Launch and the function is thereforeonly available a limited number of times.
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Automatic transmission symbols and messages If a problem occurs with the transmission, a symbol and a message are displayed in theinstrument panel.
CAUTION
Check the operating temperature of the transmission to help avoid damage to anyof the drive system components. If there isa risk of overheating, a warning symbol willappear in the instrument panel and a textmessage 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.
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Automatic transmission (p. 412)
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 thebest grip. The system continuously calculatesthe need for torque to the rear wheels, andcan immediately redistribute up to half of theengine'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 thefront 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
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Low Speed Control (p. 432)
Transmission (p. 412)
Drive modes
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Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving cha- racteristics in different ways to enhance andsimplify the driving experience in certaintypes of situations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehi- cle's many functions and settings in differentdriving situations. The following systems areadapted 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 thatnot all drive modes are available in all situa-tions.
Available drive modesWhen 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
Individualmode. Once Individual mode is selected, you
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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 and certain climate settings arereduced. 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 thelow-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 beshown 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.
Dynamic
Dynamic mode is designed to help pro-
vide sportier driving characteristics and a faster acceleration response.
Gear shifting will be faster and more distinctand the transmission will prioritize gears witha higher traction force. Steering response is faster and suspension is stiffer 12
to help reduce body roll when corner-
ing. The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Dynamic mode is also available in a Polestar
Engineered* version.
Individual
Customizes drive mode to personal prefer- ences. Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferreddriving characteristics. These settings will bestored in the active driver profile and will beavailable every time the vehicle is unlockedwith that remote key. Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.
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All Wheel Drive
10 Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.
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Settings view13
for Individual drive mode.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Modeand 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. 421)
Eco drive mode (p. 422)
Economical driving (p. 435)
Start/Stop function (p. 425)
Low Speed Control (p. 432)
Hill Descent Control (p. 433)
All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 419)
Driver profiles (p. 140)
Regenerative braking
* (p. 411)
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.
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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 the65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range
the gradient of the downgrade is morethan 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 enginebraking can be used. These situations mightinclude driving down steep hills or beforepassing another vehicle to help ensure thiscan 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
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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, EcoCoast should be activated and used to rolllonger distances.
Cruise control Eco CruiseWhen cruise control is activated in the Ecodrive mode, the vehicle's acceleration and deceleration will be slower than in other drivemodes to help further conserve fuel. Becauseof this, the vehicle's actual speed may beslightly above or below the set speed.
On a level road, the vehicle's actual speedmay differ from the set speed when cruisecontrol is active and the vehicle is coast-ing.
On a steep uphill gradient, the vehicle'sspeed is reduced until the transmissiondownshifts. Reduced acceleration is theninitiated 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 setspeed. The function uses engine brakingto keep the set speed. If necessary, thenormal brakes are also applied.
ECO gauge in the instrument panel
Eco gauge in 12" instrument panel
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Start/Stop function Start/Stop is a function that temporarily switches off the engine when the vehicle hasstopped, e.g. at a traffic light or in heavy traf-fic, and then starts it again automaticallywhen needed.
The Start/Stop function reduces fuel con- sumption, which helps to reduce exhaustemissions. The system makes it possible to drive more economically and climate-smart by letting theengine auto-stop when appropriate.
Related information
Driving with the Start/Stop function(p. 425)
Conditions for the Start/Stop function(p. 427)
Drive modes
* (p. 419)
Driving with the Start/Stop function
Start/stop is a function that temporarily turns off the engine when the vehicle is stationaryand then automatically starts it when needed.
The Start/Stop function is available when the ignition is started and can be activated if cer-tain conditions are met. The instrument panel indicates when the func- tion is
Available
active
not available.
All of the vehicle's ordinary systems, such aslighting, radio, etc. function normally when theengine has been auto-stopped. Certain func-tions may be temporarily reduced howeversuch as the climate system's blower speed orextremely high audio system volume.
Auto-stopTo auto-stop the engine: Stop the vehicle by applying the brakes and keep the brake pedal depressed. Theengine will auto-stop.
In
Comfort or Eco drive mode, the engine
may auto-stop before the vehicle has com- pletely stopped. With Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assistactivated, the engine will auto-stop aboutthree seconds after the vehicle has stopped.
Auto-startThe following conditions must be met for theengine to auto-start.
Release the brake pedal. The engine willauto-start and the vehicle can be driven.On an uphill gradient, Hill Start Assist (HSA 14
) will activate to help prevent the
vehicle from rolling backward.
When the Auto-hold function is activated, auto-start will be delayed until the acceler-ator is pressed.
When Adaptive Cruise Control or PilotAssist are activated, the engine will auto-start when the accelerator pedal is depressed or the
button on the left-
side steering wheel keypad is pressed.
Maintain pressure on the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal. The enginewill auto-start.
On a downhill gradient: Release the brakepedal slightly so that the vehicle begins toroll. The engine will auto-start after a slightincrease in speed.
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Conditions for the Start/Stop functionCertain conditions must be met for Start/ Stop to function.
If any condition is not met, this will be indi- cated in the instrument panel.
The engine does not auto-stopThe engine will not auto-stop if: The vehicle has not reached a speed of ca 10 km/h (6 mph) after starting.
After several auto-stops, the speed mustagain exceed approximately ca 10 km/h(6 mph) before the next auto-stop.
The driver has not fastened the seatbelt.
The engine is not running at its normaloperating temperature.
The ambient temperature is underapproximately -5 °C (23 °F) or overapproximately 30 °C (86 °F).
Windshield heating is activated.
The climate system settings and theactual climate in the passenger compart-ment differ.
The vehicle is in reverse.
The driver is making large steering wheelmovements.
The road gradient is very steep.
The hood is open.
Driving at high altitude and the engine hasnot reached its normal operating tempera-ture.
ABS has been activated.
Hard braking (even if the ABS system hasnot been activated).
Many starts during a short period of timehave triggered the starter motor's over-heating protection.
The exhaust system's particulate filter isfull.
A trailer is connected to the vehicle's elec-trical system.
The transmission is not running at its nor-mal operating temperature.
The gear selector is in mode
M (±
).
If traffic conditions allow it (for example ina traffic jam).
The engine does not auto-startThe engine will not auto-start after an auto-stop if:
The driver is not wearing a seat belt, thegear selector is in the
P position and the
driver's door is open. The engine must bestarted normally.
The engine auto-starts while the brake pedal is depressed
In the following situations, the engine will auto-start even if the brake pedal isdepressed:
High levels of condensation on the insideof the windows.
The climate system settings and theactual climate in the passenger compart-ment differ.
The brake pedal is pumped repeatedly.
The hood is open.
The vehicle begins to roll or increasesspeed slightly if the engine auto-stoppedbefore the vehicle was at a standstill.
The driver's seat belt is unbuckled with thegear selector in the
D or N positions.
The gear selector is moved from
D to R or
M (± ).
The driver's door is opened with the gearselector in
D. An audible signal and a text
message informs the driver that the igni-tion is on.
WARNING
Do not open the hood if the engine has auto-stopped. Turn off the engine byswitching off the ignition before lifting thehood.