Changing Gear With Steering Wheel Paddles - Volvo V60 2018 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Manual gearshift mode - M
The manual gearshift mode can be selected at
any time while driving. The car engine-brakes
when the accelerator pedal is released.
Select manual gearshift mode by moving the
gear selector sideways from position D to the
end position at "±". The driver display shows
which gear is engaged at the time.
Press the gear selector forwards to "+"
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(plus) to change up one step and release it.
Press the gear selector backwards to "–"
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(minus) to change down one step and
release it.
manual gearshift mode in the driver display
The gearbox automatically shifts down if the
speed decreases to a level lower than appropri-
The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending on car model.
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438
ate for the selected gear, in order to avoid jerking
and stalling.
To return to automatic gear changing, press the
gear selector sideways to the end position at D.
Related information
Gear selector inhibitor (p. 440)
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Changing gear with steering wheel paddles*

(p. 438)
Kick-down function (p. 441)
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Gear shift indicator (p. 441)
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Changing gear with steering wheel
paddles*
The steering wheel paddles are a complement
to the gear selector and make it possible to
change gear manually without releasing hands
from the steering wheel.
Activating the steering wheel paddles
To be able to change gear with the steering
wheel paddles they must first be activated:
Pull one of the paddles toward the steering
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wheel.
> A figure in the driver display indicates cur-
rent gear.
Driver display when changing gear with steering wheel
paddles.
* Option/accessory.