Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Automatic transmission

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...

Shifting gears with automatic transmission

For the small gear selector, change gear position by pushing the spring-loaded gear selector forward or rearward, or to the side for manual shifting. For the large gear selector, you instead move the gear selector to the left for manual shifting...

Other information:

Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Electronic Stability Control

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC1) function helps the driver avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability. This symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel when the system is intervening. When the system has intervened to apply the brakes, a pulsing sound may be heard and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly than expected when the accelerator pedal is depressed...

Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Connecting the vehicle to the Internet via a phone (Wi-Fi)

Establish an Internet connection using Wi-Fi through Internet sharing (tethering) from a phone and get access to the connected services in your vehicle. Make sure that the phone supports Internet sharing (tethering) and that the function is activated...