Automatic Transmission, Oil - Volvo 760 GLE Turbo 1986 Manual

1986 Volvo 760 GLE, Turbo
shuts off.
Disengage the 4th gear while:
towing a trailer
driving in mountainous regions
Note: Since using the 4th gear improves fuel economy, it should be used as often as possible in
conditions other than those stated above.
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Kick-down
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) 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.
NOTE:
Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
When initially selecting positions D, 2, 1 or R the car should be standing still with the engine idling.
The gear selector should not be downshifted to 2 or 1 at speeds above 75 mph (125 km/h).*
*Always observe posted speed limits!
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Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission
1. Fasten the seat belts.
2. Apply the parking brake or 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 starting (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!
Note: Too-rapid acceleration immediately after selecting gear will cause harsh engagement and
premature transmission wear.
6. Release the brake and accelerate.
To stop the car, release the accelerator pedal and apply the brakes.
Selecting position N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent
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