Geartronic (Option) - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

2006 Volvo S60
Automatic transmission AW55- 50 - shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D.
Depressing the button on the front of the gear selector knob enables you to move the gear selector to
positions P, R, N, D, 4, 3 and L.
"Kickdown"
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and
briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the
accelerator pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.
Cold starts
When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift
up at a slightly higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as possible.
pg. 92 Starting and driving

Geartronic (option)

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