Volvo S80 Owner's Manual page 93

Gear selector positions
Select this position when you wish to start the
engine or park the car.
The car should be stationary when you
select P!
In the P position the gearbox is mechanically
locked. Always apply the parking brake when
parking!
The car should be stationary when you
select R!
N is the neutral position. The engine can be
started, but no gear is selected. Apply the
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parking brake when the car is stationary with
the gear lever in N.
D is the normal driving position. The car
automatically shifts between the different
gearbox gears based on the level of acceleration
and speed. The car should be stationary when
selecting D from position R.
Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th occurs automatically.
The 5th gear will not be engaged.
Position 4 can be used:
·
for mountain driving
·
when driving with a trailer
·
to increase engine braking
Shifting up and down between 1st, 2nd and
3rd occurs automatically.
The 4th gear will not be engaged.
Position 3 can be used:
·
for mountain driving
·
when driving with a trailer
·
to increase engine braking
Select L if you wish to drive in 1st or 2nd.
Position L gives the best engine braking for
mountain driving, etc.
The W button by the gear
selector engages and
disengages the winter
programme W. The
symbol W is shown in the
combined instrument panel
when the winter program-
me is activated. The Winter programme starts
the gearbox in 3rd gear to make it easier to pull
off on slippery roads. When the programme is
engaged, lower gears are activated only by kick-
down. The W programme can only be selected
in position D.