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.)
(This service is not available in Canada.)
This SiriusXM Travel Link service provides information and guidance to service
stations near the vehicle providing the type of fuel that you prefer/require for
your vehicle.
From the SiriusXM Travel Link home screen, to show fuel information:
Tap the Fuel button to display the main fuel screen...
The apps and buttons for vehicle functions can be moved and organized in the
App and Function views.
Swipe from right to left1
to access App view or swipe from left to right1
to access Function view.
Press and hold an app or button.
The app or button will change size and become slightly transparent...