2001 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 36

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W - Winter/Wet Weather Use the W button to turn the Winter/Wet Weather function on or off. The Winter/Wet Weather function limits downshifting during acceleration, helping to reduce wheel spin. Because downshifting is limited in W mode, performance may seem sluggish and fuel economy may be reduced. W mode is recommended for acceleration from a standstill on rain-slicked roads. Automatic transmission -shift gate positions The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D. Selections of other positions are obtained by depressing the selector knob prior to moving the selector. Slightly depressing the selector knob allows selection of positions R, N, D, 4, 3 and L. Fully depressing the selector knob allows selection of position P. This is also necessary when initially bringing the selector out of position P. Fully depressing the selector knob permits shifting freely between all positions. Kick-down Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. Avoid using the kickdown function during the break-in period (first 1,200 miles of vehicle operation). Transmission Lamp If the indicator lamp (see page 21 item 18) begins to flash, this is an indication of a fault in the automatic transmission. The Check Engine Lamp will also light up if a fault is detected. If the transmission does not shift properly, place the gear selector in position L. Please contact your Volvo retailer if this occurs. Contents | Top of Page

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W - Winter/Wet Weather
Use the W button to turn the Winter/Wet Weather function on or off. The Winter/Wet Weather function limits
downshifting during acceleration, helping to reduce wheel spin. Because downshifting is limited in W mode,
performance may seem sluggish and fuel economy may be reduced. W mode is recommended for acceleration from a
standstill on rain-slicked roads.
Automatic transmission -shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D. Selections of other positions are obtained by depressing the
selector knob prior to moving the selector. Slightly depressing the selector knob allows selection of positions R, N, D,
4, 3 and L. Fully depressing the selector knob allows selection of position P. This is also necessary when initially
bringing the selector out of position P. Fully depressing the selector knob permits shifting freely between all positions.
Kick-down
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An
upshift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal
slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. Avoid using the kick-
down function during the break-in period (first 1,200 miles of vehicle operation).
Transmission Lamp
If the indicator lamp (see
page 21 item 18
) begins to flash, this is an indication of a fault in the automatic transmission.
The Check Engine Lamp will also light up if a fault is detected. If the transmission does not shift properly, place the
gear selector in position L. Please contact your Volvo retailer if this occurs.
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