Volvo XC 90 2016, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 367
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears
and shifts up or down based on the level of
acceleration, speed and engine speed (meas-
ured in revolutions per minute - rpm). Manual
shifting is also possible. The gear indicator in the
instrument panel shows the gear currently being
used or gear shift mode.
CAUTION
The transmission’s temperature is monitored
to help prevent damage to the transmission
or other drivetrain components. If there is a
risk of overheating, the warning symbol on the
instrument panel will illuminate and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the instruc-
tions provided there.
Related information
•
Gear selector positions (p. 367)
•
Gear shift indicator (p. 370)
•
Shiftlock (p. 369)
•
Steering wheel paddles
*
(p. 370)
•
All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 372)
Gear selector positions
The transmission automatically shifts between
the various forward gears, based on the level of
acceleration and speed.
The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears
and also offers manual shifting.
Gear selector positions
The following gear selector positions are shown
in the instrument panel:
P , R , N , D or M .
For manual shifting, the gear number (1 – 8) will
be displayed.
Park – P
Select P when the vehicle is parked or when the
starting the engine. The vehicle must be station-
ary when
P is selected.
The ignition must be in mode
II
and the brake
pedal must be depressed before the gear selec-
tor can be moved from
P .
In position P , the transmission is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when the
vehicle is parked.
The gear selector must be in the P position
before the vehicle can be locked and the alarm
armed.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when the
vehicle is parked, particularly when parking on
a hill. The transmission's
P mode may not be
able to keep the vehicle stationary if it is
parked on an incline.
Reverse – R
The vehicle must be stationary before
R
can be
selected.
Neutral – N
No gear is selected and the engine can be
started. Always apply the parking brake if the
vehicle is not moving and the gear selector is in
the
N position.
The ignition must be in mode II and the brake
pedal must be depressed before the gear selec-
tor can be moved from
N
.