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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.

ers

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

Drive modes * (p. 403)

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

All Wheel Drive

Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.

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Off Road

Individual

Customizes drive mode to personal prefer-

ences.

NOTE

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.

CAUTION

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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NOTE

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.

Hill Descent Control

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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

Changing drive mode * (p. 405)

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Eco drive mode (p. 406)

Economical driving (p. 419)

Start/Stop function (p. 409)

Low Speed Control* (p. 416)

Hill Descent Control* (p. 418)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)* (p. 403)

Driver profiles (p. 137)

Settings view¹¹for Individual drive mode.

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.

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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|| 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

Drive modes * (p. 403)

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The automatic transmission's shifting

points.

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Activating and deactivating Eco drive

mode using the function button (p. 408)

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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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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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|| The ECO gauge indicates how economical

Related information

Activating and deactivating Eco

drive mode using the function

button

current driving is:

Changing drive mode * (p. 405)

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Activating and deactivating Eco drive

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.

mode using the function button (p. 408)

gauge indicates economical driving.

Drive modes * (p. 403)

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.

NOTE

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

Eco drive mode (p. 406)

Changing drive mode * (p. 405)

Drive modes * (p. 403)

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If condensation forms on the windows, tap the

max defroster button, which will function nor-

mally.

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* Option/accessory.

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