Volvo 850 - Manual (Page 121)

1994 Volvo 850
can be selected at any time, including while the car is moving.
Economy Mode
This mode is used for normal driving. The gearbox changes gears at a lower engine speed to achieve the
lowest possible fuel consumption.
Sport Mode
This mode is adapted to "sporty" driving characteristics. The transmission upshifts at higher engine
speeds and less accelerator pedal pressure is required to initiate a downshift.
Winter mode
This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
In this mode:
* In position D, the gearbox starts in 3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear.
* In position 3, 2nd gear is locked and there is no change up to 3rd gear.
In position L, 1st gear is locked.
* These positions always offer the kick-down function.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected. Press button
WINTER in order to disengage the Winter mode.
When Winter mode is disengaged, the gearbox automatically reverts to the previously selected S or E
mode. If the indicator lamp
begins to flash, this is an indication of a fault in the automatic gearbox*.
Please contact your Volvo retailer if this occurs.
CAUTION: Driveability and fuel economy will be adversely affected by prolonged driving in winter
mode. Volvo recommends using this mode only when starting in extremely slippery conditions.
* Turbo models only: The Malfunction Indicator lamp will also light up if a fault is detected.
pg. 4:9 Automatic transmission
Special Tips - automatic transmission
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