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)
The materials used in the passenger compartment and air filtering system have
been selected to ensure a high level of air quality in the passenger compartment.
Materials used in the passenger compartment
The materials in the passenger compartment are designed to be pleasant and comfortable,
even for people with asthma or allergies...
(Option/accessory.)
(Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.)
Pilot Assist must first be selected and then activated before it can regulate
speed and distance and provide steering assistance.
A green steering wheel indicates that Pilot Assist is providing
steering assistance...