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:
The vehicle's exterior lighting consists of several different bulbs. LED1
bulbs must be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Low beams
High beams
Daytime running light/parking light
Turn signal
Front fog light/cornering illumination*
(LED)
Rear bulbs
Brake light (LED)
Parking light (LED)
Backup light2
Parki..
SiriusXM Travel Link is a subscription feature offered by SiriusXM® satellite
radio* that can provide information about e.g., weather forecasts, weather alerts,
service stations, sports, etc. in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Starting SiriusXM Travel Link
NOTE
SiriusXM Travel Link services are only available in vehicles equipped with
the Sensus Navigation system.
From the center display's App vi..