Gear Selector Positions - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING

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.
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Gear selector positions
The following gear selector positions are shown
in the instrument panel:
P R N D B
, , , or (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.