Volvo 740 GL - Manual (Page 51)

1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
D is the normal driving position. Upshifts and downshifts of the forward gears occur automatically and
are governed by accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed.
Lock-up
(GL, GLE models; ZF transmission)
With the gear selector in position D (Drive) the lockup device disengages the torque converter at speeds
above approx. 53 mph (85 km/h). It provides lowered engine speeds and improved mileage.
The lockup engagement may be noticed as an extra upshift when accelerating.
The lockup device engages only after the transmission has reached a temperature of approx. 68°F (20°C)
3 (upper position)
(GL, GLE models; ZF transmission)
Upshifts and downshifts between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears occur automatically.
Upshift to D does not occur.
Position 3 can be used ...
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for passing
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when towing a trailer
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for stop and go city driving
83 mph (135 km/h)* is maximum permitted speed in position 3
*Always observe posted speed limits!
pg. 43 Automatic transmission
2 (intermediate position)
Upshifts and downshifts of first two gears (low and intermediate) occur automatically.
No upshift to 3rd or 4th gear occurs. Position 2 may be used to obtain forced downshift to 2nd gear for
increased engine braking effect.
1 (low position)
If position 1 is selected when driving at high speeds, 2 is engaged first and 1 when the speed has
dropped approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
NOTE: No upshift can occur once 1 is engaged.
Use position 1 to select low gear when no upshift is desired. (For instance, when entering and
descending steep grades.)
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