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:
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shopping bags in place and prevent them
from falling over and spilling their contents in the cargo compartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There are two fold-out holders in the side panels, one on each side of the cargo
compartment...
The Lane Keeping Aid (LKA1) function is optional – the driver can
choose to have the function activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated...