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STARTING AND DRIVING
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.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
Drive modes*
All-wheel drive (AWD8), 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.
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:
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 panel9.
Steering
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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.
Eco
Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive*
Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient
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Brakes
and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
Pneumatic suspension* and shock absorb-
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is acti-
vated, the ground clearance is lower to reduce
air resistance and certain climate settings are
reduced.
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Instrument panel
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All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on
which drive mode is selected.
Start/Stop function
Climate control settings
When driving in Eco mode, an ECO gauge
indicating how economical the driving is will
be displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
Low Speed Control* (p. 416)
Transmission (p. 395)
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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
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All Wheel Drive
Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Off Road
Individual
Customizes drive mode to personal prefer-
ences.
Helps maximize the vehicle's ability to tra-
verse difficult terrain or poor roads.
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Due to the increased ground clearance, if
the Off Road mode was selected when
the engine was switched off, the suspen-
sion will lower when the engine is restar-
ted.
In this mode, ground clearance is high, steer-
ing is light, and all-wheel drive* and the low-
speed function with assistance for driving
downhill (HDC10) are activated. The Start/Stop
function is deactivated.
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.
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.
Individual drive mode is only available if it has
been activated in the center display.
Do not use the Off Road drive mode when
towing a trailer without an electrical con-
nection. This could result in damage to the
pneumatic suspension system's bellows.
In Off Road mode, a compass will be dis-
played between the speedometer and the
tachometer in the instrument panel.
Dynamic
Dynamic mode is designed to help pro-
vide sportier driving characteristics and a
faster acceleration response.
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Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct
and the transmission will prioritize gears with
a higher traction force.
This drive mode is not designed to be used
for normal street driving.
Steering response is faster, suspension is
stiffer and ground clearance is lower to help
reduce body roll when cornering.
The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Dynamic mode is also available in a Polestar
Engineered* version.
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Hill Descent Control
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STARTING AND DRIVING
3.
Under Presets, select one of the following
drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort,
Dynamic or Polestar Engineered*.
Changing drive mode*
Select the drive mode that is adapted to the
current driving conditions.
The following settings can be modified:
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.
Driver Display
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Steering Force
Powertrain Characteristics
Brake Characteristics
Suspension Control
ECO Climate
To change drive mode:
Start/Stop.
Related information
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Economical driving (p. 419)
Start/Stop function (p. 409)
Low Speed Control* (p. 416)
Hill Descent Control* (p. 418)
Driver profiles (p. 137)
Settings view11 for Individual drive mode.
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Tap Settings in the Top view.
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.
> A pop-up menu will appear in the cen-
ter display.
2. Tap My Car Individual Drive Mode
and select Individual Drive Mode.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to
the desired drive mode.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
|| 3. Press the drive mode control or tap its
button in the center display to confirm the
selection.
releases the accelerator pedal, the transmis-
sion is automatically disengaged from the
engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling
speed to reduce fuel consumption.
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.
> The selected drive mode is shown in
the instrument panel.
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.
When Eco mode is activated, the following
characteristics are modified:
Related information
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The automatic transmission's shifting
points.
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Engine control and accelerator pedal
response.
Activating and deactivating Low Speed
Control* using the function button
(p. 417)
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Activating Eco Coast
The function is activated when the accelerator
pedal is fully released and the following condi-
tions are met:
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
Activating and deactivating Hill Descent
Control* using the function button
(p. 419)
Eco drive mode is activated.
The gear selector is in D.
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(40 and 87 mph).
The vehicle's speed is approximately
Some of the climate system settings will
be reduced or switched off.
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65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
The gradient of the downgrade is less than
approximately 6%.
The suspension's self-leveling function*
will lower ground clearance to help reduce
wind resistance.
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COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.
Information will be shown in the ECO
gauge in the instrument panel to help pro-
mote more eco-friendly and economical
driving.
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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
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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.
Limitations
Eco Coast is not available if
ECO gauge in the instrument panel
the engine and/or transmission are not at
normal working temperatures
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the gear selector is moved from D to man-
ual shifting mode
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.
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.
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.
Eco gauge in 12" instrument panel*.
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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.
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.
Deactivate Eco Coast by
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.
pressing the accelerator or brake pedal
moving the gear selector to manual mode
Using the steering wheel paddles* to shift.
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Eco gauge in 8" instrument panel.
Turn off Eco Coast by
switching to another drive mode*
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deactivating Eco drive mode in Function
view.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
|| The ECO gauge indicates how economical
Related information
Activating and deactivating Eco
drive mode using the function
button
current driving is:
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A low reading in the green area of the
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There is a function button for Eco drive mode
in the center display's Function view if the
vehicle is not equipped with a drive mode
control in the tunnel console.
When the engine is switched off, Eco mode is
deactivated and must therefore be reactivated
each time the engine is started. ECO will be
displayed in the instrument panel when the
function is activated.
gauge indicates economical driving.
A high reading is shown when driving is
not economical, e.g. heavy braking or
rapid acceleration.
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Economical driving (p. 419)
Start/Stop function (p. 409)
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The ECO gauge also has an indicator showing
how a reference driver would drive in the same
driving situation. This is shown by the short
pointer in the gauge.
ECO Climate
Selecting Eco drive mode in the center
display's Function view
In Eco mode, ECO climate is automatically
activated in the passenger compartment to
help reduce energy consumption.
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Tap the Driving Mode ECO button to
activate or deactivate the function.
When the Eco drive mode is activated, set-
tings for certain climate system and elec-
tricity consuming functions are reduced.
Some of these settings can be reset man-
ually, but full functionality will only be
restored by switching off Eco mode or
adapting the Individual* drive mode to full
climate system functionality.
> An indicator light in the button will illu-
minate when the function is activated.
Related information
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If condensation forms on the windows, tap the
max defroster button, which will function nor-
mally.
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