2006 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 70
2006 Volvo S40 Manual
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Shift gate positions Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the selector between the R, N, D, and P positions. The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and (D)rive positions while driving. Gear selector positions P - Park Select the P position when starting or parking. In P, the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock). Always apply the parking brake when parking. CAUTION! The car must be stationary when selecting position P. R - Reverse The car must be stationary when shifting to position R. N - Neutral N is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is selected. Apply the parking brake when the car is stationary with the gear selector in N. NOTE: If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the car has been at a standstill for at least 3 seconds (regardless of whether the engine is running or not), the gear selector will be locked in Neutral. In order to move the gear selector to another position: Turn the ignition key to position II (if the engine is not already running) Depress the brake pedal Move the gear selector to the desired position