Volvo 2004 XC90 Owner's Manual - All Wheel Drive

2004 VOLVO XC90

5-cylinder turbo models

W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction 

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Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position. 

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Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode (see 

illustration). 

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When the W driving mode is engaged, this is displayed in the instrument panel (see 

page 24

). This 

mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads. 

6-cylinder turbo models

pg. 92 Starting and driving

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive (AWD) - general information 

Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive (option), which means that power is 

distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most of 

the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. However, if there is any tendency for the front wheels 

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