Points To Remember - Volvo 780 Owner's Manual

1989 Volvo 780
4th gear disengagement:
The 4th gear is engaged automatically after the transmission has shifted through 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears
at certain speeds and loads. By pressing the button the side of the selector lever, the 4th gear can be
disengaged, thus providing a three-speed transmission. As a reminder the
glows by pressing in the button again, the transmission reverts to four-speed operation and the
shuts off.
Disengage the 4th gear when:
- towing a trailer
- driving in mountainous regions
Since using the 4th gear improves fuel economy, it should be used as often as possible in conditions
other than those stated above.
Kick-down
Automatic shift to a lower gear is achieved by depressing the throttle pedal fully and briskly. An up-shift
will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the throttle pedal
slightly.
Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds below a certain
limit.
Caution:
Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
When initially selecting positions D, 2, 1, or R, your right foot should press firmly on the brake pedal
to ensure that the car is standing still with the engine idling.
The gear selector should not be downshifted to 2 or 1 at speeds above 75 mph (125km/h).*
* Always observe local speed limits!
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