Volvo 164 Instruction Book page 23

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic Transmission
At the bottom of the instrument panel in
the middle there is a quadrant for indi-
cating the selector lever position. The
selector lever has the following positions:
Parking
Reverse
Neutral
Driving
Low gear
Move the selector lever either to the "P" or
"N" position. The starter inhibitor switch is
automatically disconnected if the selector
l ever is moved to any of the other posi-
tions. The selector lever can be moved
freely between the "N" and "D" positions,
while the other positions are provided with
a catch. For this reason, the selector lever
must first be lifted towards the steering
2 2
wheel before it can be moved into any of
the other positions. If the car is temporarily
stopped and the selector is moved to the
"R", "D" or "L" position, apply the hand-
brake or the footbrake to stop any tenden-
cy for the car to "creep".
Selecting
Normally position "D" should be used for
driving.The transmission then starts in first
gear and automatic upchanges to second
and third gear occur in accordance with
road speed and accelerator position. Auto-
matic downchanges from third to second
and first occur with decreasing vehicle
speed.
Low gear position "L" is used for
1. Obtaining immediate manual down-
changing
2. Providing
powerful engine
when, for example, going down a steep
gradient.
3. Obtaining a high engine speed, if so
required
The "N" position is the neutral position,
that is, no gear is engaged.
The "R" position is used for reversing.
The "P" position is selected for parking
with or without the engine running. When
parking on a hill, the handbrake should
also be applied.
Driving
Select the position, release the brake and
the car will start rolling slowly. The most
rapid acceleration is obtained by depres-
sing the accelerator fully. The car is
stopped in the normal way by releasing the
accelerator and applying the footbrake. No
manoeuvring of the selector lever is re-
quired.
I f the car has to be extricated from snow,
l oose sand or similar, it can be "rocked"
l oose by moving the selector alternately
between the "R" and "D" positions under
continuous , li ght accelerator pressure.
Do not select the "P" or "R" position
when the car is moving.
Do not select "D", "L" or "R" position at
a higher engine speed than idling when
the car is stationary.
Do not select the "L" position at speeds
above 90 km.p.h. (55 m.p.h.).
braking
Starting with towing
Place the selector in the "N" position and
pull out the choke slightly. Switch on the
i gnition when the car has obtained suffi-
cient speed and move the selector to posi-
tion "L". This will start the engine.