Volvo 780 Owner's Manual page 46

1987 Volvo 780
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 (125\m/h).*
* Always observe local speed limits!
pg. 46 Automatic transmission
Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission
1 Fasten the seat belt.
2 Apply the parking brake and press the brake pedal to hold the car (to prevent the car from moving
when the gear selector is moved).
3 Select position P or N. (engine cannot be started in any other position).
4 Start the engine by turning the ignition key.
5 Select desired gear. The gear engages after a slight delay, especially noticeable when selecting R.
Engine should be idling: never accelerate until after you feel the gear engage! Too-rapid
acceleration immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission
wear.
6 Release the brakes and accelerate.
To stop the car, release the accelerator pedal and apply the brakes.
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