Volvo S70 Owner's Manual page 118

1999 S70 & V70
gear is selected. 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. There will be a noticeable downshift when the transmission shifts from second to first gear.
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. 72 Automatic transmission (cont.)
Driving mode selector
The buttons at the base of the gear lever allow you to select the Winter/Wet driving mode.
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