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.
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...
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:
(Option/accessory.)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA1) is part of the ESC2
stability system and is a function designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is
towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway. The function is
added when installing a towbar...
(Option/accessory.)
The Park Assist function (PAS1) uses sensors to help the driver when
maneuvering in tight spaces by indicating distances to obstacles using audible signals
and graphics in the center display.
Display view showing obstacle zones and sensor sectors...