Automatic Gearbox (Option) - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

Automatic gearbox (option)

P – Park
Select this position when you wish to start the
engine or park the car.
In the gearbox is mechanically locked.
Always apply the parking brake when parking
the car.
R – Reverse
N – Neutral
is the neutral position. The engine can be
started, but no gear is selected. Apply the
parking brake when the car is stationary with
the gear lever in .
D – Drive
is the normal driving position. The car
automatically shifts between the different gears
of the gearbox based on the level of acceleration
and speed. The car should be stationary when
selecting from position .
4 – Low gear
Up and downshifts between 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
are automatic. There is no upshift to 5th gear.
Position 4 can be used:
• for mountain driving
• when driving with a trailer
• to increase engine braking
3 – Low gear
Up and downshifts between 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd
are automatic. There is no upshift to 4 th gear.
Position 3 can be used:
• for mountain driving
• when driving with a trailer
• to increase engine braking
L – Low gear
Select if you wish to drive in 1st or 2nd.
Position gives the best engine braking for
mountain driving, etc.
Starting and driving
Downshift inhibitor
The is a built-in inhibitor in the gearbox that
prevents over-revving in the engine when you
select one of the low gears.
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