2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Introduction
The V60 Cross Country flawlessly combines elegance and adventure, delivering a driving experience that is as elegant as it is exhilarating, whether negotiating city streets or exploring off-the-beaten-path terrains. The 2020 V60 Cross Country exudes an aura of sophisticated assurance from its strong front grille to the smooth lines that sweep along its profile. Every aspect has been carefully considered, and the interior’s fine materials and expert craftsmanship define it. Thoughtful features like ergonomic seating, simple controls, and a large load space guarantee that the driver and passengers enjoy a comfortable, luxurious voyage.
Utilize Volvo’s cutting-edge technological features to be in complete control and connected. The user-friendly touchscreen interface of the Sensus Connect infotainment system makes it simple to access intelligent navigation, entertainment options, and smartphone integration. Modern safety features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance add another level of assurance to every trip. The V60 Cross Country, with its alluring look, adaptable performance, and cutting-edge technology, is a monument to Volvo’s dedication to creating cars that inspire and empower.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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 automatically 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.
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 preparation for maximum traction during acceleration.
All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on which drive mode is selected.
Related information
- Drive modes*
- Low Speed Control
- Transmission
Drive modes*
Drive modes affect the vehicle’s driving characteristics in different ways to enhance and simplify the driving experience in certain types of situations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle’s many functions and settings in different driving situations. The following systems are adapted to help optimize driving characteristics 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 that not all drive modes are available in all situations.
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 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.
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.
Eco
- Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is activated, suspension is soft and certain climate settings are reduced.
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 traverse difficult terrain or poor roads.
Steering 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.
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.
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 distinct and the transmission will prioritize gears with a higher traction force.
Steering response is faster and suspension is stiffer11 to help reduce body roll when cornering.
The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Dynamic mode is also available in a Polestar Engineered* version.
Individual
- Customizes drive mode to personal preferences.
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.
Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.
- Tap Settings in the Top view.
- Tap My Car Individual Drive Mode and select Individual Drive Mode.
- Under Presets, select one of the following drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort, Dynamic or Polestar Engineered*.
- Driver Display
- Steering Force
- Powertrain Characteristics
- Brake Characteristics
- Suspension Control
- ECO Climate
- Start/Stop.
- The following settings can be modified:
Related information
- Changing drive mode*
- Eco drive mode
- Economical driving
- Start/Stop function
- Low Speed Control
- Hill Descent Control
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Driver profiles
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:
- Press the DRIVE MODE control.
- A pop-up menu will appear in the center display.
- Roll the wheel upward or downward to the desired drive mode.
- Press the drive mode control or tap its button in the center display to confirm the selection.
- The selected drive mode is shown in the instrument panel.
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