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 instrument panel displays information related to the vehicle and driving.
The instrument panel contains gauges, indicators and monitoring and warning symbols.
What is shown in the instrument panel varies depending on the equipment, settings
and functions currently active...
(Option/accessory.)
Android Auto1 lets you listen to music, make calls, get driving directions
and use apps customized for your vehicle from an Android device. Android Auto can
be used with selected Android devices.
For information on supported apps and compatible Android devices, please go to
www...