Volvo S60 S60R - Manual (Page 122)

06 Starting and driving
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Automatic gearbox
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Geartronic 1
The S60 R with Geartronic has an S button
instead of a W button located at the gear se-
lector. The gearbox sports programme is ac-
tivated using the S button. An LED is lit in the
button to indicate active mode.
The S programme provides sportier charac-
teristics. It allows higher engine speed for the
gears while responding more quickly to ac-
celeration. During active driving, the use of a
lower gear is prioritised – leading to a de-
layed upshift.
Manual positions, Geartronic
To move from the automatic driving position
D to a manual position, move the gear selec-
tor to the left. To go from position MAN to
the automatic driving position D, move the
selector to the right to position D.
While driving
The manual gearshift mode can be selected
at any time while driving. The engaged gear
is locked until you choose another gear. The
car will only shift down automatically if you
slow down to a very slow speed.
If the gear lever is moved to – (minus) the car
changes down a gear and engine brakes at
the same time. If the gear lever is moved
to + (plus) the car changes up a gear.
1 S60 R has Geartronic as standard.