Winter/Wet Mode; Enhanced Vehicle Traction; Economy Mode; Sport Mode - Volvo 850 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
The push-buttons to the left of the gear lever are for selection of modes E, S and W. The desired mode
can be selected at any time, including while the car is moving.

Winter/Wet mode

Enhanced Vehicle Traction

This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
In this mode:
* In position D, the gearbox starts in 3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear.
* In position 3, 2nd gear is locked and there is no change up to 3rd gear.
In position L, 1st gear is locked.
* These positions always offer the kick-down function.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel
light up if the gear selector is in position 3 or L.). Press button WINTER in order to disengage this
mode.
When mode is disengaged, the gearbox automatically reverts to the previously selected S or E mode. If
the indicator lamp
Malfunction Indicator lamp will also light up if a fault is detected. Please contact your Volvo retailer if
this occurs.
CAUTION: Driveability and fuel economy will be adversely affected by prolonged driving in mode
W . Volvo recommends using this mode only when starting in extremely slippery conditions.

Economy Mode

This mode is used for normal driving. The gearbox changes gears at a lower engine speed to achieve the
lowest possible fuel consumption.

Sport Mode

This mode is adapted to "sporty" driving characteristics. The transmission upshifts at higher engine
speeds and less accelerator pedal pressure is required to initiate a downshift.
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begins to flash, this is an indication of a fault in the automatic gearbox. The
lights up when this mode is selected (the lamp will also