Automatic Transmission - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING

Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears
and shifts up or down based on the level of
acceleration, speed and engine speed (meas-
ured in revolutions per minute - rpm). Manual
shifting is also possible. The gear indicator in the
instrument panel shows the gear currently being
used or gear shift mode.
CAUTION
The transmission's temperature is monitored
to help prevent damage to the transmission
or other drivetrain components. If there is a
risk of overheating, the warning symbol on the
instrument panel will illuminate and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the instruc-
tions provided there.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If a problem should occur with the transmission, a
symbol and a message will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
Symbol Explanation
Transmission-related information.
Follow the instructions provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the instructions provided.
360
Related information
•
Gear selector positions (p. 362)
•
Gear shift indicator (p. 361)
•
Shiftlock (p. 360)
•
Steering wheel paddles* (p. 363)
•
All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 365)
Shiftlock
The automatic transmission's shiftlock feature
helps prevent inadvertently moving the gear
selector between different positions.
There are two different types of shiftlock:
mechanical and automatic.
Mechanical shiftlock
The gear selector can be moved back and forth
freely between N and D. There is a mechanical
shiftlock for the other positions.
To move the gear selector to between P, R, N
and D, press the button on the front of the gear
selector (see the illustration).
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.