Volvo XC60 Quiz
Starting and driving

Automatic transmission – shift gatepositions

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Automatic transmission – shift gatepositions - Automatic transmission - Starting and driving - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90
Shift gate positions

Shift gate positions

Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move between the R, N, D, and P positions.

Kickdown

Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly.

Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.

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