Volvo 1997 850 User Manual
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1997 Volvo 850
Engaging reverse gear
The gear lever must first be moved to neutral in order to engage reverse gear.
CAUTION: Be careful that you do not inadvertently engage reverse while moving
forward.
pg. 4:7 Automatic transmission
P (Park)
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while car is in motion.
The parking brake should also be used when parking on grades.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFT LOCK).
To release the selector, start the engine and depress the brake pedal. If it is necessary to manually release
the gear selector, see page 6:18 for instructions.
WARNING! Never leave the car when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved
from P, the car may start moving.
R (Reverse)
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