Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 407

Gear selector positions for
automatic transmissions
With an automatic transmission, a suitable
gear is selected automatically according to
current speed and power requirements.
Selecting gears
The gear selector is a shift-by-wire selector,
where shifting is done electronically instead of
mechanically. This makes shifting easier and
the gear positions more distinct.
Large gear selector and gear selector positions over-
view.
For the large gear selector, change gear selec-
tor position by pressing the gear selector for-
ward or rearward, or to the left for manual
shifting.
Small gear selector and gear selector positions over-
view.
For the small gear selector, change gear posi-
tion by pushing the spring-loaded gear selec-
tor forward or rearward, or to the side for
manual shifting.
Gear selector positions
Park - P
For the small gear selector, Park is activated
using the P button next to the gear selector.
For the large gear selector, Park is activated
by moving the gear selector to position P.
In P mode, the transmission is mechanically
locked.
Select P when the vehicle is parked or when
starting the engine. The vehicle must be sta-
tionary when Park is selected.
STARTING AND DRIVING
To move to another gear from Park, the brake
pedal must be depressed and the ignition in
mode II. For vehicles with the small gear
selector, the engine must be running.
When parking – apply the parking brake
before shifting to Park.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when park-
ing on an incline. Selecting a gear or put-
ting the automatic transmission in P may
not be sufficient to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary in all situations.
NOTE
The gear selector must be in position P in
order to lock the vehicle and set the alarm.
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