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](images/deactivating_the_automatic_shiftlock-1825/1449/volvo_xc90_deactivating_the_automatic_shiftlock_1085.jpg)
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.
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.
Press a small screwdriver or similar
object into the hole and hold it down.
Move the gear selector to N
and release the button.
- Replace the rubber mat.
![Volvo XC90. Deactivating the automatic shiftlock](images/deactivating_the_automatic_shiftlock-1825/1449/volvo_xc90_deactivating_the_automatic_shiftlock_1089.jpg)
Overview of small gear selector, where it is not possible to
deactivate the shiftlock.
The automatic transmission's shiftlock function helps prevent inadvertently
moving the gear selector between different positions. There are two types of shiftlocks:
mechanical and automatic...
Kickdown can be used when maximum acceleration is needed e.g. when passing.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed all the way to the floor (past the normal
full accelerator position), the transmission will automatically engage kickdown,
i...
Other information:
(Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC2) can be deactivated and switched
off.
Press the button on the steering
wheel (1).
The symbol and markings turn gray – Adaptive Cruise Control goes into
standby mode...
The time interval to the vehicle ahead can be set for the functions Adaptive
Cruise Control*, Pilot Assist* and Distance Alert*.
Different time intervals to the
vehicle ahead can be selected and are shown in the instrument panel as 1–5 horizontal
bars...