2007 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 125

While driving If you select the M position while driving, the gear that was being used in the Drive position will also initially be selected in the M position. Move the gear selector forward (toward "+") to shift to a higher gear or rearward (toward "-") to shift to a lower gear. If you hold the gear selector toward "-", the transmission will downshift one gear at a time and will utilize the braking power of the engine. If the current speed is too high for using a lower gear, the downshift will not occur until the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used. If you slow to a very low speed, the transmission will automatically shift down. W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction Mode W reduces torque at the wheels, which helps improve traction when starting off on a slippery surface. Press the button near the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode. A "W" will be displayed in the instrument panel when Winter/Wet driving mode is engaged. Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the Drive ( D) position. Once underway, turn off mode W to improve vehicle performance and fuel economy. Cold starts (turbo engines) When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, the transmission will shift up at slightly higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as possible. Kickdown Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly. Kickdown can be used for 134 06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. NOTE The gear selector must be in the Drive ( D) position for kickdown to function. 135 06 Starting and driving Shiftlock override Overriding the shiftlock system