Volvo V70R - Manual (Page 121)

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Starting and driving
Automatic gearbox
Cold start
When starting in low temperatures, the gear
changes can sometimes feel hard. This is due
to the gearbox oil’s viscosity at low tempera-
tures. To minimise engine emissions, the
gearbox shifts up later than normal when the
engine is started at low temperatures.
Turbo engine
When the engine is cold, the transmission
shifts gears at higher revs. This allows the
catalytic converter to reach normal operating
temperature more quickly, with less exhaust
emissions.
Adaptive system
The gearbox is controlled by what is known
as an adaptive system. The system contin-
ually monitors how the gearbox is behaving
and senses every gear change for optimum
change quality.
Lock-up function
The gears have a lock-up function (locked
gears), which gives better engine braking and
lower fuel consumption.
Safety systems
Cars with an automatic gearbox have special
safety systems.
Keylock
To remove the ignition key, the gear selector
must be in the
P position. The key is locked in
all other positions.
Parking position (P position)
Stationary car with engine running:
– Hold your foot on the brake pedal when
moving the gear selector to another
position.
Electric gear inhibitor – Shiftlock
Parking position (P position)
The brake pedal must be depressed to move
the gear selector from position
P to other
gear positions when the ignition key is in
position
I or II .
Neutral position (N position)
The brake pedal must be depressed to move
the gear selector from position
N to other
gear positions when the ignition key is in
position
I or II .
Mechanical gear selector
inhibitor
The gear selector can be moved freely
between N and D. Other positions are
locked with a latch that is released with the
inhibitor button on the gear selector.
Press the inhibitor button to move the lever
forward or back between the different gear
positions.