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 fuses in the cargo compartment help protect electrical components such
as the power seats*, airbags and seat belt tensioners.
The fuse box is located under the storage compartment on the
right-hand side.
Fuse pliers are provided on the inside of the fuse box cover to assist in removing
and inserting fuses...
This overview shows some service-related components.
The layout of the engine compartment may vary depending
on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir (located
on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe
Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
Location of warning decal for the engine compartment...