Volvo S40 - Manual (Page 93)

2003 Volvo S40 & V40
W - Winter/Wet Weather
Use the W button to turn the Winter/Wet Weather function on or off.
The Winter/Wet Weather function limits downshifting during acceleration, helping to reduce wheel spin.
Because downshifting is limited in W mode, performance may seem sluggish and fuel economy may be
reduced.
W mode is recommended for acceleration from a standstill on rain-slicked roads.
Automatic transmission -shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D. Selections of other positions are obtained by
depressing the selector knob prior to moving the selector.
Slightly depressing the selector knob allows selection of positions R, N, D, 4, 3 and L. Fully depressing
the selector knob allows selection of position P. This is also necessary when initially bringing the
selector out of position P. Fully depressing the selector knob permits shifting freely between all
positions.
Kick-down
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and
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