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:
(Option/accessory.)
(Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.)
The following illustrations show how Pilot Assist can appear in the various
displays in different situations.
Speed
Speed indicators.
Set speed
Speed of the vehicle ahead
The current speed of your vehicle
Time interval
Pilot Assist will only regulate
the time interval to the vehicle ahead when the d..
Indicator and warning symbols alert the driver that a function is active, that
a symbol is working, or that an error or serious fault has occurred.
Red symbols
A Canadian models.
B US models.
Amber symbols
Blue symbols
Green symbols
White/gray symbols
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