Volvo XC90 Quiz
Starting and driving

Launch Function

In this manual: Starting and driving
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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(Option/accessory.)

Launch can be used to provide maximum acceleration from a standstill. The function is available for the drive modes: Dynamic, Comfort and Individual.

Activating Launch

Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the wheels are pointing straight ahead.

  1. Put the gear selector in D position.
  2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
  3. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal.
  4. Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.

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