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wheelnut · May 21st, 2021, 08:20

Has anyone else experienced a lack of traction in a V90 (2wd D4 R Design) when starting on steep hills?
This has happened to me on a few occasions, where, for example, to negotiate a steep junction, I have had to do a three point turn and the wheels just spin.
I have tried using the paddles to select a lower gear, but only by persevering, adjusting steering angle and, where possible having a bit of a run at it, have I been able to get moving.
Admittedly this doesn’t happen often (once in Wales and a few times in rural Cornwall), but it has had me concerned that I would be stuck!
Any tips?

May 21st, 2021, 08:20	#1
wheelnut Senior Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 22:41 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Market Harborough	V90 grip Has anyone else experienced a lack of traction in a V90 (2wd D4 R Design) when starting on steep hills? This has happened to me on a few occasions, where, for example, to negotiate a steep junction, I have had to do a three point turn and the wheels just spin. I have tried using the paddles to select a lower gear, but only by persevering, adjusting steering angle and, where possible having a bit of a run at it, have I been able to get moving. Admittedly this doesn’t happen often (once in Wales and a few times in rural Cornwall), but it has had me concerned that I would be stuck! Any tips? __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R Des Lux, WP, Pano, Towbar, HK sound, Power Blue. 2019 V90 D4 R Des, Xenium, Polestar, Bursting Blue. 2016 V70 D3SE Lux, 2012 V70 Drive SE Lux, 2000 V70 SE2.4: 2000 V40 1.8SE: 1997 S70 2.0SE Garage - Mercedes SLK & Honda CM400T