What is 'w' button for on Volvo XC90?

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What is 'w' button for on Volvo XC90?

What does the W switch at the gear stick on a 2010 Volvo XC90 do?

Asked on 12 December 2022 by MICHAEL MCGLONE

Answered by Dan Powell

Winter mode - it's designed to reduce wheelspin in snowy or slippery conditions by starting in a higher gear with lower revs.

Tags: driving in winter

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