Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Automatic transmission

Transmission

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...

Shifting gears with automatic transmission

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...

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Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Handling messages saved from the center display

Messages saved from the instrument panel and center displays are handled in the center display. Examples of saved messages and possible selections in Top view. Messages that have been shown in the center display and that need to be saved are stored in the center display's Top view...

Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Active high beam

Active high beams is a function that uses camera sensors in the upper edge of the windshield to detect the headlights of approaching vehicles or the taillights of the vehicle directly ahead. When either of these is detected, the vehicle's headlights will automatically switch from high beams to low beams...