Volvo 262 Owner's Manual page 38

1977 Volvo 262 264 265
Depressing the selector knob slightly allows selection of positions N and 1.
Depressing the selector knob fully allows selection of positions R and P. This is also necessary when
initially bringing the selector out of position P.
Depressing the selector knob fully thus permits shifting freely between all positions.
P Parking
Use this position when parked with the engine running or stopped.
Never use P while car is in motion.
The transmission is mechanically locked in position P. Also use the parking brake when parking on
grades.
R Reverse
Never use R while car is in motion.
N Neutral
Neutral position = no gear is engaged.
Driving gears
D Drive
D is the normal driving position. Up- and downshift between the three forward gears, occurs
automatically and is governed by throttle opening and speed.
pg. 35 Automatic transmission
2, Intermediate position
Up- and downshift automatically between 1 and 2 (low and intermediate).
No shift to 3rd (top gear)
Position 2 may be used to obtain immediate downshifting to 2nd gear (increased "engine braking
effect").
Position 2 can be used
for relatively slow highway driving
for city driving
when driving on mountain roads where precise speed control is desirable
for passing
to increase "engine braking effect".
Top speed when selecting 2: 75 mph (125 km/h).
1, Low position
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