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:
The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel filler door can be opened1.
An arrow next to the fuel pump
symbol in the instrument panel indicates the side of the vehicle on which the fuel
filler door is located.
Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightly on its rear edge...
It is possible to change the names of the different driver profiles used in
the vehicle.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center display.
Tap System Driver Profiles.
Select Edit Profile.
A menu will open in which the driver profile can be changed...