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 high beam bulbs in the halogen headlights can be changed without the help
of a workshop.
Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic covering over the headlight must
be removed.
Before the lamp can be replaced, the rectangular headlight cover must be removed...
BLIS1 functionality may be reduced in certain situations.
Keep the marked area clean (on both the left and right sides
of the vehicle)2.
Examples of limitations:
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may reduce functionality and prevent
the system from providing warnings...