Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Automatic transmission
Gear position is selected automatically to make driving as energy efficient
as possible. The transmission also has a manual mode.
The transmission is available in two different versions. The gear selector indicates
which transmission the vehicle has. The various gear selectors have different functions.

Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern in the
instrument panel.

Overview of small gear selector and gear shift pattern in the
instrument panel.
The selected gear selector position is displayed in the instrument panel:
P, R, N, D or M.
The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline (power transmission) between
the engine and the drive wheels. The function of the transmission is to change gears
depending on speed and power needs...
For the small gear selector, change gear position by pushing the spring-loaded
gear selector forward or rearward, or to the side for manual shifting. For the large
gear selector, you instead move the gear selector to the left for manual shifting...
Other information:
This section refers to transporting the vehicle with a tow truck or similar
vehicle.
Call a professional towing service for assistance.
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be used to pull the vehicle onto
a flatbed tow truck.
For vehicles equipped with leveling control *: If the vehicle is equipped
with pneumatic suspension, this feature must be turned off before the vehicle is
lifted..
(Option/accessory)
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in
cold weather.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the front seats*
Tap the symbol in the center
of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center display.
Select the Rear climate tab.
Tap the seat heating button
repeatedly to select one of the four levels: Off, High, Medi..