Automatic Transmission - Volvo CROSS COUNTRY 2011 Owner's Manual

2001 VOLVO Cross Country
W Winter/Wet driving mode -enhanced vehicle traction
Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode (see
illustration).
An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and this will also be displayed in the
instrument panel (see
This mode may be selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and
briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the
accelerator pedal slightly. Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway
speeds.
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