2008 Volvo C30 Owner's Manual - Page 130
2008 Volvo C30 Manual
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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. D - left position: automatic shifting M - right position: manual shifting CAUTION The vehicle must be stationary when selecting position P. R - Reverse The vehicle 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 146 06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission (option) parking brake when the vehicle is stationary with the gear selector in N.