Automatic Transmissions - Volvo V90 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Symbol Meaning
Information and messages related
to the transmission. Follow the rec-
ommendations provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the recommendations provi-
ded.
Reduced performance
ation performance reduced
In the event of a temporary fault in
the driveline, the vehicle may go
into a "limp home" mode with
reduced power output to help avoid
damage to the driveline.
Related information
•
Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 414)
•
Gear indicator* (p. 418)
414
Gear selector positions for

automatic transmissions

In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
system selects the optimal gear for the current
driving conditions. The transmission also has a
manual mode.
/ Acceler-
The instrument panel shows which gear is cur-
rently in use:
P , R , N , D or M .
In manual gear mode, the gear indicator in the
instrument panel displays the gear currently
being used.
Gear selector positions
Park - P
In P mode, the transmission is mechanically
locked.
Select P when the vehicle is parked or when star-
ting the engine. The vehicle must be stationary
when Park is selected.
To move the gear selector from Park, the brake
pedal must be depressed and the ignition in
mode II.
When parking – apply the parking brake before
shifting to Park.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking
on an incline. Selecting a gear or putting the
automatic transmission in P may not be suffi-
cient to keep the vehicle stationary in all sit-
uations.
NOTE
The gear selector must be in the P position
before the vehicle can be locked and the
alarm set.
Reverse - R
Select R when backing up. The vehicle must be
stationary when Reverse is selected.
* Option/accessory.