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Reverse gear inhibitor

The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibility
of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse gear
during normal forward travel.

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Follow the gearing pattern printed on the
gear lever and start from neutral position, N
before moving it to R position.

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Engage reverse gear only when the car is
stationary.

Related information

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Gearboxes (p. 276)

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Transmission fluid - grade and volume
(p. 411)

Gear shift indicator*

The gear shift indicator notifies the driver when it
is appropriate to engage the next higher or lower
gear.

An essential detail in connection with environ-
mental driving is to drive in the right gear and to
change gear in good time.

An indicator is available as an aid on certain vari-
ants - GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) - which notifies
the driver when it is appropriate to engage the
next higher or lower gear in order to obtain the
lowest possible fuel consumption.

However, taking into consideration characteristics
such as performance and vibration-free running,
it may be advantageous to change gear at a
higher engine speed. The framed number indi-
cates the current gear.

Manual gearbox

Gear shift indicator for manual
gearbox. Only one marker is
illuminated at a time - during
normal driving it is only illumi-
nated in the centre.

At the recommended upshift

the cursor illuminates "+", and at the recom-
mended downshift the cursor illuminates "-"
(marked red in the illustration).

Automatic gearbox

Combined instrument panel "Digital" with gear
shift indicator.

The framed number indicates the current gear.

With "Analogue" combined
instrument panel, the gear
positions and indicator arrows
are displayed in its centre.

Related information

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Manual gearbox (p. 276)

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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic

* (p. 278)

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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic*

The Geartronic gearbox has two different gear
modes - Automatic and Manual.

D: Automatic gear positions. +/–: Manual gear positions.
S: Sport mode

Combined instrument panel (p. 62) shows the
position of the gear selector using the following
indications:

etc.

Gear positions

Automatic gear positions are
indicated on the right of the
combined instrument panel.
(Only one marker is illuminated
at a time - the one showing the
current gear selector position.)

Symbol "S" for Sport mode is ORANGE when the
mode is active.

Parking position - P

Select P position when starting the engine or
when the car is parked.

In order to be able to move the gear selector
from the P position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and key position must be II, see Key
positions - functions at different levels (p. 77).

The gearbox is mechanically blocked when the P
position is engaged. Also apply the parking brake
(p. 297) when the car is parked.

NOTE

The gear selector must be in P position to
allow the car to be locked and alarmed.

IMPORTANT

The car must be stationary when position P is
selected.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when parking

on a slope - the automatic transmission's P

position is not sufficient to hold the car in all

situation.

Reverse position - R

The car must be stationary when R position is
selected.

Neutral position - N

No gear is engaged and the engine can be
started. Apply the parking brake if the car is sta-
tionary with the gear selector in N position.

In order to be able to move the gear selector
from N to another gear position, the brake pedal
must be depressed and key position must be II,
see Key positions - functions at different levels
(p. 77).

Drive position - D

D is the normal driving position. Shifting up and
down takes place automatically based on the
level of acceleration and speed. The car must be
stationary when the gear selector is moved to D
position from R position.

Geartronic – Manual gear positions
(+S-)

The driver can also change gear manually using
the Geartronic automatic gearbox. The car
engine-brakes when the accelerator pedal is
released.

The manual gear position is reached by
moving the lever to the side from posi-
tion D to the end position at "+S-". The
combined instrument panel's symbol

"+S-" changes colour from WHITE to ORANGE
and the digits

etc. are shown in a box, cor-

responding to the gear selected at the time.

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Move the lever forwards towards "+" (plus) to
change up a gear and release the lever,

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which returns to its rest position between +
and –.

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Pull the lever back towards "–" (minus) to
change down a gear and release it.

The manual gearshift mode "+S–" can be
selected at any time while driving.

Geartronic automatically shifts down if the driver
allows the speed to decrease lower than a level
suitable for the selected gear, in order to avoid
jerking and stalling.

To return to automatic driving mode:

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Move the lever to the side to the end position
at D.

NOTE

If the gearbox has a Sport programme then
the gearbox will only become manual after the
gear selector has been moved forwards or
backwards in its "+S–" position. The com-
bined instrument panel then changes indica-
tion from

to show which of the gears

etc. is engaged.

Paddles

As a supplement to manual gear changing with
the gear selector there are also controls located
on the steering wheel, so-called "paddles".

To be able to change gear with the steering
wheel paddles they must first be activated. This is
by means of pulling one of the paddles toward
the steering wheel - the combined instrument
panel then changes indication from "D" to a fig-
ure, which indicates the current gear.

To then change gear one step:

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Pull one of the paddles backwards - towards
the steering wheel - and release.

Both steering wheel "paddles".

"-": Selects the next lower gear.

"+": Selects the next higher gear.

A gear change occurs at each pull of the paddle
provided that the engine speed does not leave
the permitted range.

After each gear change the combined instrument
panel changes figure to show the current gear.

NOTE

Automatic deactivation

If the steering wheel paddles are not used
then they are deactivated after a short time -
this is indicated when the combined instru-
ment panel switches indication, from the fig-
ure for the current gear back to "D".

The exception is during engine braking - then
the paddles are activated as long as engine
braking is in progress.

Manual deactivation

The steering wheel paddle shifters can also
be deactivated manually:

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Pull both paddles toward the steering
wheel and hold until the combined instru-
ment panel changes character from the
figure for the current gear to "D".

The paddles can also be used with the gear
selector in Sport mode

* - then the paddles are

constantly activated without being deactivated.

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Geartronic - Sport mode

* (S)

The Sport programme provides sportier
characteristics and allows higher
engine speed for the gears. At the
same time it responds more quickly to

acceleration. During active driving, the use of a
lower gear is prioritised, leading to a delayed
upshift.

To activate Sport mode:

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Move the gear selector to the side from D
position to the end position at "+S–" - the
combined instrument panel changes indica-
tion from

Sport mode can be selected at any time while
driving.

Geartronic - Winter mode

It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads if
3rd gear is engaged manually.

1. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear

selector from D position to the end position
at "+S–" - the combined instrument panel
changes indication from

to the figure

2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever for-

ward towards "+" (plus) twice - the display
shifts the indication from

3. Release the brake and accelerate carefully.

The gearbox "winter mode" means that the car
moves off with a lower engine speed and
reduced engine power on the drive wheels.

Kick-down

When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor (beyond the position normally
regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is
immediately engaged. This is known as kick-
down.

If the accelerator is released from the kick-down
position, the gearbox automatically changes up.

Kick-down is used when maximum acceleration
is needed, such as for overtaking.

Safety function

To prevent over-revving the engine, the transmis-
sion's control program has a protective downshift
inhibitor, which prevents the kick-down function.

Geartronic does not permit downshifting/kick-
down which would result in an engine speed high
enough to damage the engine. Nothing happens
if the driver still tries to shift down in this way at
high engine speed – the original gear remains
engaged.

When kick-down is activated the car can change
one or more gears at a time depending on
engine speed. The car changes up when the

engine reaches its maximum speed in order to
prevent damage to the engine.

Towing

If the car has to be towed - see important infor-
mation in the section Towing (p. 318).

Related information

•

Transmission fluid - grade and volume
(p. 411)

•

Gearboxes (p. 276)

With certain engines only.

If the car has Sport mode

* then "S" is shown first.

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Gear selector inhibitor

There are two different types of gear selector
inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.

Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

G021351

M: Manual shifting

- "+/-" or "Sport mode".

The gear selector can be moved forward and
back freely between N and D. Other positions are
locked with a latch that is released with the inhib-
itor button on the gear selector.

With the inhibitor button depressed the lever can
be moved forwards or backwards between P, R,
N and D.

Automatic gear selector inhibitor

The automatic gearbox has special safety sys-
tems:

Parking position (P)

Stationary car with engine running:

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Keep your foot on the brake pedal when
moving the gear selector to another position.

Electric gear inhibitor – Shiftlock Parking
position (P)

In order to be able to move the gear selector
from P to other gear positions, the brake pedal
must be depressed and the key position (p. 77)
must be II.

Shiftlock – Neutral (N)

If the gear selector is in N position and the car
has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (irre-
spective of whether the engine is running) then
the gear selector is locked.

In order to be able to move the gear selector
from the N position to another gear position, the
brake pedal must be depressed and the key posi-
tion (p. 77) must be II.

Deactivate automatic gear selector
inhibitor

If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a flat
starter battery, the gear selector must be moved
from the P position so that the car can be moved.

Lift the rubber mat in the compartment
behind the centre console and locate a
hole

for the key blade (p. 161) in the bot-

tom of the compartment.

Search for a spring-loaded button down in
the hole with the key blade; depress the but-
ton with the blade and hold.

Move the gear selector from the P position
and pull up the key blade.

4. Set the rubber mat back in place.

The illustration is schematic.

There may be 2 holes - one for the key blade and one that fixes the rubber mat.

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Related information

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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic

* (p. 278)

Hill start assist (HSA)*

The foot brake can be released before setting
off or reversing uphill - the HSA (Hill Start
Assist) function means that the car does not roll
backwards.

The function means that the pedal pressure in
the brake system remains for several seconds
while the driver's foot is moved from brake pedal
to accelerator pedal.

The temporary braking effect releases after sev-
eral seconds or when the driver accelerates.

Related information

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Starting the engine (p. 270)

All-wheel drive - (AWD)*

Optimal traction is achieved with all-wheel drive.

All Wheel Drive is always available

All Wheel Drive (All Wheel Drive) means that the
car is driving all four wheels at the same time.

The power is automatically distributed between
the front and rear wheels. An electronically con-
trolled clutch system distributes the power to the
wheels that have the best grip on the current
road surface. This provides the best traction and
prevents wheel spin. Under normal driving condi-
tions, the majority of power is transmitted to the
front wheels.

All Wheel Drive improves driving safety in rain,
snow and icy conditions.

Depends on engine and gearbox combination. HSA not possible with some combinations.

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Hill Descent Control (HDC)

* (p. 283)

Hill Descent Control (HDC)*

HDC can be compared to an automatic engine
brake. When you release the accelerator on
downhill gradients the car is normally braked by
means of the engine striving for low engine
idling speeds, so-called engine braking. But the
steeper the roadway and the more load in the
car, the faster the car coasts despite engine
braking - the HDC function compensates for this
with automatic brake intervention.

General information on HDC

HDC makes it possible to increase/reduce speed
on steep downhill gradients, with a foot only on
the accelerator pedal, without using the foot
brake. The sensitivity of the accelerator pedal
decreases and becomes more precise by means
of the full actuation of the pedal being restricted
to adjusting engine speed within a limited range.
The brake system brakes itself and provides the
car with a low and even speed, so allowing the
driver to fully focus on steering.

HDC is particularly helpful on steep gradients
with an uneven road surface and slippery sec-
tions. E.g. when launching a boat on a trailer from
a ramp.

WARNING

HDC does not work in all situations but is

designed merely as a supplementary aid.
The driver always bears ultimate responsibility

for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.

Function

HDC On/Off.

HDC is activated or deactivated with one of the
centre console's switches. The lamp within it illu-
minates when the function is activated.

When HDC is operating, the combined
instrument panel's symbol illuminates

combined with the text message

Hill descent

control ON

Only possible on the S60 Cross Country with AWD.

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With manual transmission, the function works
only on first gear and reverse gear.

With automatic transmission, gear 1 must be
selected in manual gearshift mode (+S-), or R
must be selected. This is indicated by the number

in the combined instrument panel, see

Automatic gearbox - Geartronic

* (p. 278).

NOTE

HDC cannot be activated on an automatic
gearbox when the gear selector is in position
D.

Operation

HDC allows the car to roll at a maximum of
10 km/h (6 mph) forwards with engine braking
and 7 km/h (4 mph) backwards. However, any
speed within the gear's speed register can be
selected using the accelerator pedal. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the car is braked
quickly to 10 or 7 km/h (6 or 4 mph) respec-
tively, irrespective of the hill's gradient and with-
out the need for the foot brake.

The brake lights come on automatically when the
function is operating. The driver can brake or stop
the car at any time by using the foot brake.

HDC is deactivated:

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with the centre console's On/Off button

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if a gear other than 1 or R is selected on a
manual gearbox

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if a gear other than 1 or R is selected in
manual gearshift mode on an automatic
gearbox.

The function can be disengaged at any time. If it
takes place on a steep downhill gradient then the
braking effect will not release directly, but slowly
instead.

NOTE

With HDC activated you may experience a
delay between acceleration pedal activation
and engine response.

Related information

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All-wheel drive - (AWD)

* (p. 282)

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Automatic gearbox - Geartronic

* (p. 278)

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Manual gearbox (p. 276)

Start/Stop*

Some engine and gearbox combinations come
fitted with a Start/Stop function which engages
in the event of e.g. stationary traffic or waiting at
traffic lights - the engine is then switched off
temporarily and restarts automatically when the
journey is due to continue.

Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpora-
tion's core values and it influences all of our
operations. This target orientation has resulted in
several separate energy-saving functions of
which Start/Stop is one, all with the collective
task of reducing fuel consumption, which in turn
helps to reduce exhaust emissions.

General information on Start/Stop

The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter and

cleaner.

The Start/Stop function gives the driver the
opportunity for a more active environmentally

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conscious way of driving the car by means of
being able to allow the engine to stop automati-
cally, whenever appropriate.

The car's MY CAR menu system, under the

DRIVe

heading, contains information about Vol-

vo's Start/Stop system, as well as recommenda-
tions for energy-saving driving techniques.

Manual gearbox or automatic gearbox

Note that there are differences in the Start/Stop
function depending on whether the gearbox is
manual or automatic.

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