Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 411

Shiftlock
The automatic transmission's shiftlock func-
tion helps prevent inadvertently moving the
gear selector between different positions.
There are two types of shiftlocks: mechanical
and automatic.
Mechanical shiftlock
Shiftlock for vehicles with large gear selectors.
The gear selector can be moved back and
forth between N and D. The other positions
have a shiftlock that is operated using the lock
button on the gear selector.
Press and hold the shiftlock button and move
the gear selector forward or backward
between P, R, N and D.
6 Applies for vehicles with the small gear selector
Automatic shiftlock
The automatic shiftlock has a separate safety
system.
From Park - P
To move the gear selector from P to another
gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and
the ignition in mode II. For vehicles with the
small gear selector, the engine must be run-
ning.
From Neutral - N
If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has
been stationary for at least 3 seconds (with or
without the engine running), the gear selector
will be locked in that position.
To move the gear selector from N to another
gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and
the ignition in mode II. For vehicles with the
small gear selector, the engine must be run-
ning.
Messages in the instrument panel
If the gear selector is locked in position, a
message will appear in the instrument panel,
e.g. Gear lever Press brake pedal to
activate gear lever .
There is no mechanical shiftlock function.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 404)
•
Gear selector positions for automatic
•
transmissions (p. 405)
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