Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / 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. The gear selector indicates
which transmission the vehicle has. The various gear selectors have different functions.

Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern in the
instrument panel.

Overview of small gear selector and gear shift pattern in the
instrument panel.
The selected gear selector position is displayed in the instrument panel:
P, R, N, D or M.
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...
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:
(Option/accessory)
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in
cold weather.
Tap the left- or right-side
steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the
controls for steering wheel and seat heating...
(Option/accessory)
(Depending on market, this function can be either standard or
optional.)
A summary of how Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC1 ) is controlled
using the left-side steering wheel keypad and how the function is shown in the display.
: From standby mode - activates
and sets the current speed
: From active mode - deactivates/puts
in standby mode
: Activates the function from sta..