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.
![Volvo XC90. Automatic transmission](images/automatic_transmission-1821/1449/volvo_xc90_automatic_transmission_1070.gif)
Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern in the
instrument panel.
![Volvo XC90. Automatic transmission](images/automatic_transmission-1821/1449/volvo_xc90_automatic_transmission_1071.gif)
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:
(Option/accessory)
Set the desired seating position using the controls on the front seat cushion.
To set the convenience functions, turn the multifunction control1
upward/downward.
The illustration shows the controls in a vehicle with four-way
lumbar support*...
Overview of symbols displayed in the center display status bar.
The status bar shows current vehicle activities and in certain cases, also their
status. Due to the limited space in the status bar, not all symbols will be displayed
at all times.
A Only hybrid models...