2002 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 36
2002 Volvo S40 Manual
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Downshifting protection There is a built in protection in the transmission which prevents over revving in the engine when you select one of the low gear positions. Shift lock In order to move the gear selector from P position to the other gear positions the key must be in driving position (position II)and the brake pedal must be depressed. See page 99 how to move the gear selector manually in case of flat battery. pg. 67 Automatic transmission 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).