Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Deactivating the automatic shiftlock

Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Deactivating the automatic shiftlock

(The function is not available for vehicles with the small gear selector.)

If the vehicle does not have electrical current, the automatic shiftlock may be disengaged on vehicles equipped with the large gear selector. The shiftlock cannot be disengaged on vehicles equipped with the small gear selector.

Volvo XC90. Deactivating the automatic shiftlock

Large gear selector overview.

If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g. due to a discharged battery), the gear selector must be moved to the N position so that the vehicle can be moved.

Volvo XC90. Deactivating the automatic shiftlock Lift the rubber mat in the storage compartment in front of the gear selector. Locate the hole with a spring-loaded button in the bottom of the compartment.

Volvo XC90. Deactivating the automatic shiftlock Press a small screwdriver or similar object into the hole and hold it down.

Volvo XC90. Deactivating the automatic shiftlock Move the gear selector to N and release the button.

  1. Replace the rubber mat.

Volvo XC90. Deactivating the automatic shiftlock

Overview of small gear selector, where it is not possible to deactivate the shiftlock.

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