Volvo 242 1977 Manual page 39

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Depressing the selector knob slightly allows selection of positions N and 1.
Depressing the selector knob fully allows selection of positions R and P. This is also necessary when
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initially bringing the selector out of position P.
Depressing the selector knob fully thus permits shifting freely between all positions.
P Parking
Use this position when parked with the engine running or stopped.
Never use P while car is in motion.
The transmission is mechanically locked in position P. Also use the parking brake when parking on
grades.
R Reverse
Never use R while car is in motion.
N Neutral
Neutral position = no gear is engaged.
Driving gears
D Drive
D is the normal driving position. Up- and downshift between the three forward gears occurs
automatically and is governed by throttle opening and speed.
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2, intermediate position
Up- and downshift automatically between positions 1 and 2. (low and intermediate) .
No upshift to 3rd gear (top gear).
Position 2 can be used to obtain immediate downshifting to 2nd gear (increased "engine braking effect").
Position 2 can be used...
for relatively slow highway driving.
for city driving.
when driving on mountain roads where precise speed control is desirable.
for passing.
to increase "engine braking effect".
Top speed when selecting 2 is 70 mph (110 km/h).
1, low position
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If position 1 is selected when driving at high speeds, 2 is engaged first and 1 when the speed has
dropped to approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
NOTE: No upshift once 1 is engaged.
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