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08 Starting and driving
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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All Wheel Drive
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(AWD)*
All Wheel Drive (AWD – All Wheel Drive)
means that the car is driven by all four wheels.
All-wheel drive is always engaged.
AWD principle
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The power is automatically distributed
between the front and rear wheels. An elec-
tronically controlled clutch system distributes
the power to the wheels that have the best
grip on the current road surface. This pro-
vides the best traction and prevents wheel
spin. Under normal driving conditions, the
majority of power is transmitted to the front
wheels.
All-wheel drive improves driving safety in rain,
snow and icy conditions.
Related information
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Hill Descent Control (HDC) (p. 287)
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
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HDC can be compared to an automatic
engine brake. When you release the accelera-
tor on downhill gradients the car is normally
braked by means of the engine striving for low
engine idling speeds, so-called engine brak-
ing. But the steeper the roadway and the
more load in the car, the faster the car coasts
despite engine braking - the HDC function
compensates for this with automatic brake
intervention.
General information on HDC
The function makes it possible to increase/
reduce speed on steep downhill gradients,
with a foot only on the accelerator pedal,
without using the footbrake. The sensitivity of
the accelerator pedal decreases and
becomes more precise by means of the full
actuation of the pedal being restricted to
adjusting engine speed within a limited range.
The brake system brakes itself and provides
the car with a low and even speed, so allow-
ing the driver to fully focus on steering.
HDC is particularly helpful on steep gradients
with an uneven road surface and slippery
sections. E.g. when launching a boat on a
trailer from a ramp.
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V40 CROSS COUNTRY
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The figure is schematic - details may vary depending on market and model.
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HDC is only possible on the V40 CROSS COUNTRY AWD.
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