2001 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 84
2001 Volvo S60 Manual
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D (Drive) D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position. Neutral control When the engine is idling, the gear selector is in the Drive position and the brake pedal is depressed, the transmission will automatically switch to neutral. The transmission will automatically return to Drive when the brake pedal is released. This function has been added to help reduce emissions and fuel consumption. 4 (Intermediate gear) The transmission will shift automatically between gears 4, 3, 2 or 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to (D) rive from fourth gear. 3 (Intermediate gear) The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 and 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift up to fourth gear or (D) rive from third gear. L (Low gears) The transmission is locked in gears 1 and 2 when the selector is in this position. NOTE: Gears 4, 3, or L can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking effect. The transmission has a built- in limiter designed to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 4, 3 or L are selected. pg. 134 Automatic transmission (option) W - Winter/ Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D) rive position. Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/ disengage this driving mode (see illustration). When the W driving mode is engaged, this is displayed in the instrument panel (see page 30). This mode may be selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.