3 (Intermediate Position); L (Low Position); Kick-Down; "Lock-Up" - Volvo 850 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
governed by accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed.

3 (Intermediate position)

Automatically shifts up and down between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears when in driving modes E or S. There
is no upshift from 3rd gear. Position 3 can be used for driving in hilly terrain, for towing trailers or for
increased engine braking power.

L (low position)

No upshift can occur when L is engaged. Select position L for driving in first and second gears. Use this
position to select low gear with no upshift, e.g. when ascending and descending steep grades. The
transmission will noticeably shift down from second to first if road speed drops to below 40 km/h (25
mph) when driving in E mode and below 10 km/h (6 mph in S mode.

Kick-down

Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and
briskly. An upshift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing
the accelerator pedal slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at
highway speeds.

"Lock-up"

The transmission has a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and saves fuel. "Lock-up" can
sometimes be felt as an additional gear change.
pg. 4:8 Automatic transmission
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