Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Automatic transmission

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.

Volvo XC90. Automatic transmission

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

Volvo XC90. Automatic transmission

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.

Transmission

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...

Shifting gears with automatic transmission

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:

Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Climate control system service

Service and repairs on the air conditioning system should only be done by an authorized workshop. Troubleshooting and repairs The air conditioning system contains a fluorescent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is used to search for leaks in the system...

Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked in several different ways. The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the buttons on the remote key with the detachable key blade (if the battery in the remote key is discharged) keyless* (Passive Entry), the remote key must be within range from inside the vehicle using the lock controls in the doors remote door unlocking with Volvo On Call...

Safety during pregnancy

It is important that seat belts are worn correctly during pregnancy and that pregnant drivers adjust their seating position accordingly.

Seat belt

Volvo XC90. Safety during pregnancy