Downshifting Protection; Low Gear Position - Volvo S40 2001 Owner's Manual

2001 Volvo S40 & V40
ignition when you leave the car. The car should be stationary when you select P! In the position P the
transmission is mechanically locked. Always apply the parking brake when parking!
R Reverse
The car must be at a standstill before you select Reverse gear.
N Neutral position
The N position is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is selected. Apply the
parking brake when the car is stationary with the gear selector in position N.
D Driving position
D is the normal driving position. The gear se-lector automatically shifts up and down between the
transmission gears, based on the level of acceleration and the speed. The car should be stationary when
you select D from position R.

4 Low gear position

Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th occurs automatically. Shifting up to Drive does
not occur. Position 4 can be used:
· for mountain driving
· for driving with trailer
· to increase the engine braking
3 Low gear position
Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd occurs automatically. The 4th and Drive gears will
not be engaged. Position 3 can be used:
· for mountain driving
· for driving with trailer
· to increase the engine braking
L Low gear position
Choose position L if you want to drive with the 1st or 2nd gear engaged. Position L gives the best
possible engine braking effect when, for example, mountain driving. Shifting up to 5th does not occur.
Position 4 can be used:
· for mountain driving
· for driving with trailer
· to increase the engine braking

Downshifting protection

There is a built in protection in the transmission which prevents over revving in the engine when you
select one of the low gear positions.
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