Volvo V70R - Manual (Page 122)

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Starting and driving
Automatic gearbox
Geartronic 1
The V70 R with Geartronic has an S button
instead of a W button located by the gear
selector. The gearbox sports programme is
activated using the
S button. An LED in the
button illuminates to indicate active mode.
The S programme provides sportier charac-
teristics. It allows higher engine speed for the
gears while responding more quickly to
acceleration. During active driving, the use of
a lower gear is prioritised, – leading to a
delayed upshift.
Manual positions, Geartronic
To move from the automatic driving
position
D to a manual position, move the
gear selector 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.
P – Park
Select this position when you wish to start
the engine or park the car.
The car must be stationary when you
select
P .
In P the gearbox is mechanically locked.
Always apply the parking brake when parking
the car.
R – Reverse
The car should be stationary when you
select
R .
N – Neutral
N is the neutral position. No gear is engaged
and the engine can be started. Apply the
parking brake when the car is stationary with
the gear selector is in position
N . 1. V70 R has Geartronic as standard.