Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 92)

2003 Volvo S40 & V40
D Driving position
D is the normal driving position. The gear se-lector automatically shifts up and down between the
transmission gears, based on the level of acceleration and the speed. The car should be stationary when
you select D from position R.
4 Low gear position
Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th occurs automatically.
Shifting up to Drive does not occur.
Position 4 can be used:
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for mountain driving
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for driving with trailer
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to increase the engine braking
3 Low gear position
Shifting up and down between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd occurs automatically.
The 4th and Drive gears will not be engaged.
Position 3 can be used:
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for mountain driving
●
for driving with trailer
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to increase the engine braking
L Low gear position
Choose position L if you want to drive with the 1st or 2nd gear engaged. Position L gives the best
possible engine braking effect when, for example, mountain driving.
Shifting up to 5th does not occur.
Position 4 can be used:
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for mountain driving
●
for driving with trailer
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to increase the engine braking
Downshifting protection
There is a built in protection in the transmission which prevents over revving in the engine when you
select one of the low gear positions.
pg. 67 Automatic transmission
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