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

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Gear selector positions
The following gear selector positions are shown
in the instrument panel:
P
,
R
,
N
,
D
or
B
(brake).
For manual shifting, the gear indicator in the
instrument panel shows the gear currently being
used (1–8).
Park – P
Park is activated using a switch located next to
the gear selector.
Select
P
when the vehicle is parked or when the
starting the engine. The vehicle must be station-
ary when
P
is selected.
To select another gear, the ignition must be in
mode
II
and the brake pedal must be depressed.
Help functions:
The system will automatically shift to
P
:
•
If the ignition is switched off while
D
or
R
is
selected.
•
If the driver unbuckles the seat belt and
opens the door while the engine is running if
P
has not already been selected.
In position
P
, the transmission is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when the
vehicle is parked.
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
.
Drive – D
D
is the normal driving position and gear shifting
is fully automatic. The vehicle must be stationary
when the gear selector is moved from
R
to
D
.