Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 102

Gear selector, automatic gearbox
Mechanical gear selector
inhibitor
The gear selector can be moved freely between
N and D. Other positions are locked with a
latch that is released with the inhibitor button on
the gear selector.
Press the inhibitor button to move the lever
forward or back between the different gear
positions.
Geartronic *
V70R with Geartronic has an S button by the
gear selector instead of the W button. The S
button is used to activate the sport programme
*
V70 R has Geartronic as standard.
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Geartronic
of the gearbox. An LED in the button lights to
indicate the sport programme is active.
The S programme provides sportier characteris-
tics. It allows higher engine speed for the gears
while responding more quickly to acceleration.
During active driving, the use of a lower gear is
prioritised, leading to a delayed upshift.
Manual positions, Geartronic
Move the gear selector to the right to shift from
automatic driving position D to manual mode.
To shift from the MAN position to automatic
driving position D, move the gear selector left
to position D.
3rd gear is the highest gear that can be used
when starting.
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While driving:
The manual gearshift mode can be selected at
any time while driving. The engaged gear is
locked until you choose another gear. The car
will only shift down automatically if you slow
down to a very low speed.
If the gear selector is moved to - (minus) the car
changes down a gear and engine brakes at the
same time. If the gear selector is moved to +
(plus) the car changes up a gear.
The kick-down function cannot be used in
manual mode.
Automatic gearbox
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Gear selector, Geartronic
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