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:
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regarding vehicle safety. IntelliSafe
consists of a number of systems1
that are designed to help make driving safer, prevent accidents and protect passengers
and other road users.
1 Some of these
systems are standard, while others are options...
If auto climate control is activated, several climate system functions are
controlled automatically.
Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in
the center display.
Tap or press and hold AUTO Climate/>
Tap - air recirculation, air conditioning and air distribution are controlled
automatically...