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...

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Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Passing assistance

(Option/accessory.) Passing assistance can assist the driver when passing other vehicles. The function can be used with Adaptive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist*. When Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist is following another vehicle and you indicate that you intend to pass that vehicle by using the turn signal1, the system will begin accelerating toward the vehicle ahead before your vehicle..

Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Brake functions

The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speed or prevent the vehicle from rolling. In addition to the wheel brakes and parking brakes, the vehicle is also equipped with a number of automatic brake assist functions. These systems provide assistance by e.g. the driver not needing to depress the brake pedal at a traffic light, when starting up a hill or when driving down a hill. Depending on how ..