Volvo XC90 T8 TwinEngine Plug-In Hybrid, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 387
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears
and an electric motor that powers the rear
wheels. Steering wheel paddles
*
make it possi-
ble to shift manually. 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.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If a problem should occur with the transmission, a
symbol and a message will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
Symbol Explanation
Transmission-related information.
Follow the instructions provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the instructions provided.
Related information
•
Gear selector positions (p. 387)
•
Gear shift indicator (p. 390)
•
Shiftlock (p. 389)
•
Steering wheel paddles
*
(p. 390)
•
All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 392)
Gear selector positions
The shift-by-wire gear transmission shifts gears
electronically instead of mechanically for faster
and more distinct gear shifting.
Selecting gears
Select gears by moving the spring-loaded, non-
locking gear selector forward or rearward.