Volvo 240 1991 Owner's Manual page 87

Volvo 1991 240 Model
Disengaging 4th gear
The transmission will engage 4th gear automatically after upshifting through first, second and third gears
unless the disengagement button on the side of the gear knob is pushed.
When the button is pushed to disengage 4th gear, the transmission operates as a 3-speed unit. If the
button is pushed while 4th gear is engaged, then a downshift to 3rd gear will occur. The transmission,
then, cannot upshift to 4th gear until the button is pushed again. As a reminder, when 4th gear is
disengaged, the indicator light (
Be aware that, if 4th gear is disengaged (reminder light illuminated) when the engine is switched off, the
transmission will revert automatically to 4-speed operation (reminder light not illuminated) when the
engine is restarted.
Disengage 4th gear (reminder light illuminated) when:
-- towing a trailer
-- 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 75 mph (125 km/h)*.
*Always observe local speed limits!
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Button on gear selector knob and indicator light
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) in the instrument panel is illuminated.