Volvo 2001 S80 - Manual (Page 106)

2001 Volvo S80
Shift gate positions
Automatic transmission - adaptive system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive control system that constantly monitors the way
in which the transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The
system also monitors your particular driving style and adapts gear shifting accordingly.
Automatic transmission - shift gate positions
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while driving.
Depress the selector knob on the front side of the gear selector to move between the R, N, D and P
positions.
Please see the following page for information on using the Geartronic manual shift mode.
pg. 70 Automatic transmission (Geartronic)
Manual shifting - Geartronic
You can move the gear selector freely between the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while driving. Gears
2, 3, and 4 have a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and helps save fuel.
The currently selected gear will be displayed in the instrument panel (see page 23 ).
· To access the (MAN)ual shifting position from (D)rive, pull the gear selector back slightly from D and
move it to the left to MAN.
· To return to the (D)rive position from MAN, move the gear selector to the right and push it forward to
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