Volvo 240 1993 Owner's Manual page 88

1993 Volvo 240
Disengage 4th gear (reminder light illuminated) when:
- towing a trailer
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- driving on hilly roads where precise speed control is desired.
CAUTION:
Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
When initially selecting D, 2, 1 or R, your right foot should press firmly on the brake and the engine
must be idling.
Never downshift to 2 or 1 at speeds above 75mph (125km/h)*.
* Always observe local speed limits!
Kick-down
Automatic down-shift to lower gear is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly.
An up-shift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the
accelerator pedal slightly.
Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.
pg. 60 Automatic Transmission
Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission
1. Enter the car and check that the seat is adjusted properly. Make sure that the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Move the seat closer if necessary.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
3. Apply the parking brake if not already set.
4. Place the gear selector in Park (or neutral).
5. Start the engine in the usual manner. The gear selector is locked in the Park position. The brake pedal
must be depressed to release the gear selector.
6. Select the desired gear. There is a slight delay before the gear engages which is most notable when
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selecting Reverse. Do not accelerate until you have felt the gear engage!
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