1993 Volvo 850 GLT
pg. 4:7 Automatic transmission
P (Park)
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should also be used when parking on grades.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (Shift lock).
To release the selector, start the engine and depress the brake pedal. If it is necessary to manually release
the gear selector, see page 6:18 for instructions.
WARNING! Never leave the car when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved
from P the car may start moving.
R (Reverse)
Never engage R while the car is moving forward.
N (Neutral)
Neutral = no gear is engaged. Use the parking brake. The engine can be started with the gear selector in
this position.
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
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