Volvo S70 Owner's Manual page 117

2000 Volvo S & V70
NOTE:
· Gears 4, 3, or L can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase
engine braking capacity.
· The transmission has a built-in function which is designed to help prevent excessive engine speeds
(high rpm) when gears 4, 3 or L are selected.
Automatic transmission - adaptive system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive guidance system that constantly monitors the
way in which the transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance.
The system also monitors your particular driving style and adapts gear shifting accordingly.
pg. 76 AW5 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (non-turbo models)
Automatic transmission - shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D.
Depressing the selector knob enables you to move the gear selector to positions P, R, N, D, 4, 3 and L.
W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction
· Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
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