• When initially selecting positions D, 3, L or R, your right foot should press firmly on the brake pedal to ensure that the car is standing still with the engine idling.

• The gear selector should not be downshifted to L at speeds above 75 mph (125 km/h). Always observe posted speed limits.

• Do not hold the car stationary on an incline by using the accelerator pedal. Instead, apply the hand brake (parking brake). This prevents the transmission oil from becoming overheated.

• When towing a trailer, select shift position 3.

• The (E)conomy mode should be selected when the cruise control is engaged.

• While towing a trailer in hilly terrain, do not drive continuously at engine speeds above 4500 rpm to help avoid high engine oil temperatures.

• On certain models during cold starts, the transmission will shift up at higher rpm to enable the three-way catalytic converter to reach its normal operating temperature as quickly as possible.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

(certain models)

The All Wheel Drive system in your Volvo is designed to meet rigorous technical requirements. Used correctly, AWD better enables you to deal with varying road conditions than would be possible on a car equipped with

conventional front or rear wheel drive only.

Please note that the AWD system is permanently engaged.

How your All Wheel Drive

(AWD) system works

All Wheel Drive means that all four wheels on your vehicle are powered at the same time. The power is distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. A viscous coupling distributes the power between the

pair of wheels with the besttraction in the current road conditions. This improves roadholding and helps avoid wheel-spin.

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