Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / 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.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission. The number of gears allows
the engine's torque and power band to be effectively utilized.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when driving at a constant
engine speed. Both the gear selector and the steering wheel paddles can be used
to shift up or down manually. The selected gear selector position will be displayed
in the instrument panel.
The vehicle recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions.
The battery symbol is shown in
the instrument panel when the vehicle is generating power for the battery1...
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...
Other information:
Tools for e.g. towing or changing wheels are provided in the vehicle's cargo
compartment.
All the tools are located in a foam block under the cargo compartment
floor.
Jack*
Tool for removing the plastic wheel
bolt covers
Funnel for refilling fluids
Wheel bolt key* and towing eyelet
If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire*1, a jack and lug wrench
are provided...
(Option/accessory)
Use the control on the side of the seat cushion to adjust the lumbar support.
Multifunction control, in vehicles with four-way lumbar support*.
Control in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.
Lumbar support is adjusted using the multifunction control in vehicles with four-way
lumbar support*, or the round button in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*...