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:
Functions for Internet-connected vehicles and infotainment can be updated
via Download Center. Updates can be done one at a time or all at the same time.
Searching for update
If an update is available, the message New software updates available See
Download Center will be displayed in the center display's status field...
The headlight bulbs can be replaced without the assistance of a workshop,
but before a bulb can be replaced, the plastic cover over the headlight needs to
be removed.
Lift the rubber strip by pressing
it inward into the engine compartment.
Release the pins in the plastic
cover's four clips by pressing them down with a screwdriver or similar object and
remove the covering...