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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.
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driving in winter
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