Automatic transmission
Mode selector
The position of the selector knob
Gear selector catch
It is always possible to move the gear lever
freely between N and D, whereas the other
positions are protected by a catch which is
released by pressing the knob on the top of
the gear lever.
By pressing lightly on the knob with the
palm of the hand, it is possible to move the
lever freely between positions R, N, D and
3.
When the knob is depressed fully, it is also
possible to select positions L and P. This
full pressure is also required to move the
lever from position P.
Mode selector
The push-buttons to the left of the gear lever
are for selection of modes E, S and W.
All three modes can be selected while driving.
The selected alternative (S or E) is always
retained in memory even when the engine has
been switched off.
Economy Mode
This is the normal mode. The transmission
changes gears at a lower engine speed to
achieve the best possible fuel consumption. If
speed increases while you are driving down-
hill in D and you release the accelerator pedal,
the transmission will automatically select
3rd gear*.
Sport Mode
This mode is adapted to "sporty" driving.
The transmission changes up and down at
higher engine speeds so as to offer maximum
performance.
Winter Mode
This mode may be selected for starting/moving
off in slippery road conditions.
**In position D, the transmission starts in
3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear.
**In position 3, 2nd gear is locked and
the transmission does not change either
up or down.
In position L, 1st gear is locked.
*Not the B5202S.
**The kick-down facility is always avail-
able in these positions.
The indicator lamp
lights up when mode W is selected.
Press button W once more in order to disen-
gage the Winter mode.
When mode W is disengaged or the ignition is
switched off, the transmission automatically
in the instrument panel
reverts to the previously selected S or E mode.
If the indicator lamp
begins to flash, this
is an indication of a fault in the automatic
transmission. Please contact your Volvo dealer
in such an event.
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