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.) (Certain markets only.)
HomeLink®1 is a programmable remote control, integrated in the
vehicle electrical system, that can control up to three different devices (e.g.
garage door opener, alarm system, outdoor and indoor lighting) and thereby replace
the remote controls for these...
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance
from the vehicle.
Manual use
The remote key's functions for e.g. locking and unlocking, which are activated
by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meters (65
feet) from the vehicle...