06 Starting and driving
Automatic transmission*
06
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*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Shiftgate positions
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Depress the button on the front of the gear
selector knob to move the selector between
the
R
,
N
,
D
, and
P
positions.
The gear selector can be moved freely between
the Geartronic (manual shifting) and Drive (
D
)
positions while driving.
Gear selector positions
P – Park
Select the
P
position when starting or parking.
In
P
, the transmission is mechanically blocked
(Shiftlock). Always apply the parking brake
when parking.
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D
- left position: automatic shifting,
M
- right posi-
tion: manual shifting
CAUTION
The car must be stationary when selecting
position
P
.
R – Reverse
The car must be stationary when shifting to
position
R
.
N – Neutral
N
is the neutral position. The engine can be
started, but no gear is selected. Apply the park-
ing brake when the car is stationary with the
gear selector in
N
.
NOTE
If the gear selector is in the Neutral position
and the vehicle has been at a standstill for
at least 3 seconds, the brake pedal must be
pressed before the gear selector can be
moved to another position.
In order to move the gear selector to another
position:
1.
Turn the ignition key to position
II
(if the
engine is not already running).
2.
Depress the brake pedal.
3.
Move the gear selector to the desired posi-
tion.
D – Drive
D
is the normal driving position. The Drive posi-
tion offers 5 forward gears
1
. The car automat-
ically shifts between the various forward gears,
1
T5 models have 6 forward gears.
Summary of Contents for 2010 S40
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Page 8: ...Contents 8 12 12 Index Index 282 ...
Page 9: ...Contents 9 ...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 49: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 50: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 50 G019488 ...
Page 89: ...02 Instruments and controls 02 89 ...
Page 91: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 103: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 111: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 111 ...
Page 119: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 135: ...05 Locks and alarm 05 135 ...
Page 137: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 173: ...06 Starting and driving 06 173 ...
Page 175: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 201: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 201 ...
Page 202: ...G020920 202 Washing and cleaning the car 204 Paint touch up 208 ...
Page 203: ...08 CAR CARE ...
Page 209: ...08 Car care 08 209 ...
Page 211: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 239: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 239 ...
Page 241: ...10 AUDIO ...
Page 265: ...10 Audio 10 265 ...
Page 267: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 268: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 268 ...
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