Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / 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.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission. The number of gears allows the engine's torque and power band to be effectively utilized.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when driving at a constant engine speed. Both the gear selector and the steering wheel paddles can be used to shift up or down manually. The selected gear selector position will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Regenerative braking
The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions.
The battery symbol is shown in
the instrument panel when the vehicle is generating power for the battery1...
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...
Other information:
Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Text message settings
Settings for handling text messages received through a connected phone can be personalized. Tap Settings in the Top view. Tap Communication Text Messages and select settings: Notification in center display - display text message notifications in the center display's status bar...
Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Rear fog light
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should only be used to help other road users see the vehicle when visibility is reduced by conditions such as fog, snow, smoke or dust. Rear fog light button. The fog lights are located on the right and left sides of the rear of the vehicle...
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Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector
Incorrectly connected or installed software or diagnostic tools may have an adverse effect on the vehicle's electronics.
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain accessories only work when the associated software is installed in the vehicle's computer system.
On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket under the dashboard on the driver's side.
