Volvo V50 Owner's Manual page 142

Reverse gear inhibitor - six-speed
(petrol)
The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibil-
ity of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse
gear during normal forward travel.
Only engage reverse gear when the car is sta-
tionary.
NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked if the
car is travelling faster than
approx. 20 km/h.
Gear positions - six-speed (diesel)
For the best possible fuel economy, use the
highest gear possible as often as possible.
•
Depress the clutch pedal fully during each
gear change.
•
Take your foot off the clutch pedal between
gear changes.
•
Follow the shifting pattern indicated.
06 Starting and driving
Manual gearbox
Reverse gear inhibitor - six-speed
(diesel)
The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibil-
ity of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse
gear during normal forward travel.
Only engage reverse gear when the car is sta-
tionary.
•
Engage reverse gear by pressing down the
gear lever and moving it to the left.
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