Starting and driving

Manual shifting – Geartronic

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Manual shifting – Geartronic  - Automatic transmission - Starting and driving - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90

You can move the gear selector freely between the MAN (Manual) and D (Drive) positions to select forward gears while driving. Gears 3, 4, 5, and 6 have a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and helps save fuel.

• A "lock-up" feature1 reduces engine speed and help saves fuel.
The currently selected gear will be displayed in the instrument panel.
• To access the MAN shifting position from D, move the gear selector to the left to MAN.
• To return to the D positions from MAN, move the gear selector to the right.

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