Drive modes

HYBRID

This is the car's normal mode.

When the car starts, it is in the Hybrid mode. The control system uses both the electric motor and fuel-driven engine - individually or in parallel - and calculates optimal use with regard to performance, fuel consumption and comfort. At higher speeds the ground clearance is adjusted automatically to a lower level in order to reduce wind resistance.

The capacity to run solely with the electric motor in the Hybrid drive mode depends on the hybrid battery's energy level and, for example, the need for heating/cooling in the passenger compartment.

If high power output is available, it is possible to drive with electrical power alone. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, only the electric motor is activated until a certain position is reached. When this position is passed the internal combustion engine starts.

The pointer in the driver display indicates how much energy the car uses during driving, and the small pointer between the flash and the drop shows how much energy is available for use. Read more about hybrid information in the driver display in the section "Hybrid related information in the driver display".

The internal combustion engine starts when the energy level in the battery is insufficient for the engine power that the driver requests with the accelerator pedal.

The driver display also shows when energy is returned to the battery (regenerated) during light braking. More information on regeneration is available in the section "Foot brake".

At low energy level (hybrid battery almost empty) the battery's energy level must be maintained, leading to the internal combustion engine starting more often. Charge the hybrid battery from a 230 VAC socket with the charging cable or switch to Save drive mode to restore the capacity to run on electricity alone.

PURE

Drive the car with electric motor, with energy consumption as low as possible and with lowest possible carbon dioxide emissions.

The drive mode maximises driving on the hybrid battery. This means e.g. that the ground clearance is lower to reduce wind resistance and that the output of certain climate settings is reduced.

The Pure mode is available when the hybrid battery has a sufficiently high energy level. If the energy level in the battery becomes too low, the internal combustion engine starts. The internal combustion engine also starts

If the reduced climate settings are perceived to have a negative effect, press the AUTO or defroster button if necessary.

SAVE

Save energy for later use when electric operation is more suitable, e.g. for urban driving.

Driving with electric motor saves more fuel at low speeds than at higher speeds. You should therefore select this drive mode primarily when the hybrid battery's energy level is high and a planned journey is going to begin with a relatively long stretch at higher speeds (e.g. on motorways) and end with a stretch at low speeds where electric operation is desirable.

If the hybrid battery's energy level is low when the drive mode is selected, the internal combustion engine will start to charge the battery up to 33 %. If the hybrid battery's energy level is already above 33 % then that energy level will be maintained by means of the control system stopping/starting the internal combustion engine in the same way as in Hybrid mode.

The drive mode causes increased fuel consumption since the internal combustion engine starts and stops in order to save a sufficiently high energy level for later electric operation.

OFF ROAD

Maximise the car's traction when driving in difficult terrain and on poor roads.

The drive mode provides high ground clearance, steering is light, all-wheel drive and the function for low speed control with hill descent control (Hill Descent Control) are activated.

The drive mode can only be activated at low speeds and the speedometer shows the range for speed limitation. If this speed is exceeded, Off Road mode is cancelled and the AWD drive mode is activated instead.

The driver display is supplemented with a compass and altimeter.

To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal combustion engine and electric motor run continually, which results in increased fuel consumption.

AWD

Improve the car's roadholding and traction with all-wheel drive.

The drive mode is intended for low speeds on slippery road surfaces but also has a stabilising effect at higher speeds.

To be able to drive all four wheels, the internal combustion engine and electric motor run continually, which results in increased fuel consumption.

POWER

Power mode makes the car feel sportier for more active driving.

The drive mode maximises the combined power from the internal combustion engine and electric motor by means of the car being driven by both front and rear wheels. The car has sportier characteristics and faster response to accelerating. Driving in a lower gear, with delayed upshifting, is prioritised. Steering response is faster, shock absorption is harder and a lower ground clearance means that the body follows the roadway in order to reduce roll during cornering.

The internal combustion engine and electric motor are running continually, which results in increased fuel consumption.

INDIVIDUAL

Adapting a drive mode according to individual preferences.

Select a drive mode to start from, and then adjust the settings according to the desired driving characteristics.