Volvo 1992 240 - Manual (Page 79)

1992 Volvo 240
Shift positions
P park D drive
R reverse 2 intermediate
N neutral 1 low
The gear selector can be moved freely between D and 2. Selections of other positions are obtained by
depressing the selector knob prior to moving the selector.
Depressing the selector knob slightly allows selection of positions N and 1 .
Depressing the selector knob fully allows selection of positions R and P.
The gear lever is blocked in the P position. In order to move the gear selector lever from position P, the
ignition must be switched on (ignition key in position II) and the brake pedal has to be depressed.
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Depress the brake pedal
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Select a gear
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Release the brake pedal
P Park
Use this position when parked with the engine running or stopped. Never use P while car is in motion.
The transmission is mechanically locked in position P. Also use the parking brake when parking on
grades for added safety.
The gear lever is blocked in position P. In order to move the gear lever out of position P, you have to
first switch on the ignition and then depress the brake pedal (manually releasing see page 107).
R Reverse
Never use R while car is moving forward.
N Neutral
Neutral position = no gear is engaged. Use parking brake.
The car can also be started in this position.
D Drive
D is the normal driving position. Upshift and downshift of the forward gears occurs automatically and is
governed by acceleration and vehicle speed.
2 Intermediate position
Upshift and downshift of first two gears (low and intermediate) occurs automatically. No upshift to 3rd
(top) gear occurs.
Position 2 may be used to obtain forced downshift to 2nd gear for increased engine braking effect.
Position 2 can also be used . . .
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