gearbox VOLVO V90 2017 Owner's Manual

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Manual gearbox
With a manual gearbox, the driver selects a suit- able gear manually, according to speed andpower requirements at the time.
Changing gearThe manual gearbox has six gears, the shifting pattern is imprinted on the gear lever.
Gearing pattern.
• Depress the clutch pedal fully during each gear change.
• Take your foot off the clutch pedal betweengear changes.
Reverse gear inhibitorThe reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibilityof mistakenly attempting to engage reverse gearduring normal forward travel. •
Follow the gearing pattern printed on the gear lever and start from neutral position,
N
before moving it to R position.
• Engage reverse gear only when the car is stationary.
During parking
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking on a slope - leaving the car in gear is not suf-ficient to hold the car in all situations.
Related information
• Gearbox (p. 389)
• Gear shift indicator
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Gear shift indicator *
The gear shift indicator in the driver display shows the current gear during manual gearshift-ing and when it is appropriate to engage thenext gear for optimum fuel economy.
For eco-driving during manual gear changing, it is important to drive in the right gear and to changegear in good time.

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With automatic gearbox
The gear shift indicator shows the current gear in the driver display and uses an up arrow to indi-cate when shifting to a higher gear is recom-mended.
Gear shift indicator in the 12-inch driver display.
Gear shift indicator in the 8-inch driver display.
With manual gearbox
An up-arrow indicates a recommended change to a higher gear, and a down-arrow a recommendedchange to a lower gear.
Gear shift indicator in the 12-inch driver display.
Gear shift indicator in the 8-inch driver display.
Related information
•Gearbox (p. 389)
• Gear positions for automatic gearbox (p. 390)
• Manual gearbox (p. 392)

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Gear selector inhibitorThe gear selector inhibitor prevents accidental changing between different gear positions in anautomatic gearbox.
There are two different types of gear selector inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.
Mechanical gear selector inhibitor
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 inhibitorThe automatic gear selector inhibitor has special safety systems.
From park position - P
To be able to move the gear selector from the P
position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition position must be II.
From neutral position - N
If the gear selector is in the N position and the
car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (irrespective of whether the engine is running)then the gear selector is locked. To be able to move the gear selector from the N
position to another gear position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition position must be II.
Deactivate automatic gear selector
inhibitor
If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a dis- charged battery, the gear selector must be moved to the
N position so that the car can be
moved.
Lift the rubber mat in the compartment in front of the gear selector. Locate the holewith a spring-loaded button in the bottom ofthe compartment.
Press a small screwdriver into the hole and hold.
Move the gear selector to position N and
release the button.
4. Put the rubber mat back in place.
Related information
• Gear positions for automatic gearbox (p. 390)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)

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Automatic deactivation
In gear position D the steering wheel paddles are
deactivated after a short time if they are not used. This is indicated by means of the figure for thecurrent gear extinguishing. The exception is during engine braking - then the paddles are activated for as long as engine brak-ing is in progress. In gear position M there is no automatic deactiva-
tion.
Related information
• Gear positions for automatic gearbox (p. 390)
• Gear shift indicator
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Start/Stop
With the Start/Stop function, the engine switches off temporarily when the car has stop-ped e.g. at traffic lights or in a traffic queue, andthen starts again automatically when the journeyis resumed.
Start/Stop is one of several energy-saving func- tions intended to reduce fuel consumption, whichin turn helps to reduce exhaust emissions. The system makes it possible to adopt an envi- ronmentally-conscious driving style by allowingthe car to engine auto-stop when possible.
Related information
• Using the Start/Stop function (p. 396)
• Conditions for the Start/Stop function(p. 398)
Using the Start/Stop function The Start/Stop function temporarily switches off the engine when stationary and then restarts itautomatically when the journey is resumed.
The Start/Stop function is available when the engine is started and can be activated if certainconditions have been met. The driver display indi-cates whether the function is available, active orunavailable, see heading "Symbols in driver dis-play" below. All of the car's normal systems such as lighting, radio, etc. work normally, even when the engine isauto-stopped. However, some equipment mayhave its output temporarily reduced, e.g. the cli-mate control system's fan speed or extremelyhigh volume on the audio system.
Auto-stopThe following is required for the engine to auto-stop:

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With automatic gearbox
• Stop the car with the foot brake and then keep your foot on the brake pedal - theengine stops automatically.
With manual gearbox
• Declutch, set the gear lever in neutral posi-tion and release the clutch pedal - theengine stops automatically.
In drive mode
Eco or Comfort3 , the engine may
auto-stop before the car is completely stationary. With the
Adaptive cruise or Pilot Assist func-
tion activated, the engine will autostop after approximately three seconds. See the section "Conditions for Start/Stop func- tion".
AutostartThe following is required for the engine to auto-start: With automatic gearbox
• Release the brake pedal - the engine will autostart and you can continue driving. On anuphill gradient hill start assist (HSA) engages, which prevents the car from rollingbackwards.
• When the
Auto hold function is activated,
auto-start is delayed until the accelerator pedal is depressed.
• When the
Adaptive cruise or Pilot Assistfunction are activated, the engine will autos- tart when the accelerator pedal is depressed, or by pressing the
button on the left
keypad of the steering wheel.
• Maintain foot pressure on the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal - theengine auto-starts.
• On a downhill gradient: Release pressure onthe brake pedal slightly so that the carbegins to roll - the engine will auto-start aftera slight speed increase.
With manual gearbox
• With the gear lever in neutral position:Depress the clutch pedal or depress theaccelerator pedal - the engine starts.
• On a downhill gradient: Release pressure onthe brake pedal slightly so that the carbegins to roll - the engine will auto-start aftera slight speed increase.
Symbols in the driver display
With 12-inch driver display
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The text READY is shown in the tachometer
when the function is available.
• A pointer in the tachometer points to
READY when the function is active and the
engine is auto-stopped.
• The text
READY is greyed out when the
function is not available.
• No text is shown when the function is deacti- vated.
The function is active and the engine is auto-stopped.
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Related information
• Start/Stop (p. 396)
• Using the Start/Stop function (p. 396)
• Support battery (p. 533)
Drive modes
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Selection of drive mode affects the car's driving characteristics in order to enhance the drivingexperience and facilitate driving in special situa-tions.
Using the drive modes it is possible to quickly have access to the car's numerous functions andsettings for different driving needs. The followingsystems are adapted to obtain the best possibledriving characteristics in each respective drivemode: • Steering
• Engine/gearbox 5
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• Brakes
• Shock absorption
• Driver display
• Start/Stop function
• Climate settings
Select the drive mode that best suits the current driving conditions. Remember that not all drivemodes can be selected in all situations.
Selecting drive mode
1. Press the drive mode control DRIVE MODE.
> A pop-up menu is opened in the centre display.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward until the desired drive mode is highlighted.
3. Press the drive mode control or tap directly on the touch screen to confirm the selection.
> The selected drive mode is indicated inthe driver display.
A message is shown when a drive mode is unse- lectable, for example:
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Cannot be selected because gear is in manual
•Cannot be selected due to low battery
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Cannot be selected due to low temperature
•Cannot be selected due to limitations
•Cannot be selected because speed is too high.
Selectable drive modes
COMFORT
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This is the car's normal mode.
When the car starts, it is in
Comfort mode and
the Start/Stop function is activated. These set- tings mean that the car feels comfortable, thesteering is light, the shock absorption is soft andbody's movement is smooth. This drive mode is the certification mode for car- bon dioxide emissions.
ECO
• Adapt the car for more energy-efficient and environmentally-conscious driving with the
Eco mode.
The drive mode means, for example, that the Start/Stop function is activated and the output ofcertain climate settings is reduced. The driver display has an ECO gauge that facili- tates fuel-efficient driving. More information on this drive mode is found in the section "Drive mode ECO".
DYNAMIC
•Dynamic mode means that the car has
sportier characteristics and faster response to accelerating.
The gear changes become faster and more dis-tinct, and the gearbox prioritises a gear withgreater traction. Steering response is faster and shock absorption is harder 6
which means that the body follows the
roadway in order to reduce roll during cornering. Start/Stop function is deactivated.
INDIVIDUAL
• Adapting a drive mode according to individ- ual preferences.
Select a drive mode to start from, and then adjustthe settings according to the desired driving cha-racteristics. These settings are saved in an indi-vidual driver profile. An individual drive mode is only available if it is first activated in the centre display.
Settings view 7
for individual drive mode.
1. Press Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
select Individual Drive Mode.
6 Applies to Four-C.
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Presets, select a drive mode to start from:Eco, Comfort or Dynamic.
Possible adjustments apply to settings for:
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Driver Display
•Steering force
•Powertrain Characteristics
•Brake Characteristics
•Suspension Control
•ECO Climate
•Start/Stop.
Related information
• Speed-dependent steering force (p. 272)
• Level control
* and shock absorption (p. 405)
• Start/Stop (p. 396)
• Drive mode ECO (p. 402)
• All-wheel drive
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Drive mode ECO
Driving mode ECO mode optimises the car's
driving characteristics for more fuel efficient and environmentally-conscious driving.
Use this drive mode to save fuel and the environ- ment. The following properties are adapted for Eco driv- ing:
• Gearbox gearshift points 8
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• Engine management and response from theaccelerator pedal.
• The Eco Coast 9
freewheel function is acti-
vated and engine braking is deactivatedwhen the accelerator pedal is released atspeeds between 65 and 140 km/h(40 and 87 mph).
• Some of the climate control system's set-tings work at reduced power or are deacti-vated.
• The driver display shows information in anECO gauge which facilitates environmentally-conscious and fuel-efficient driving.
Selecting ECO modeThe Eco mode is deactivated when the engine isswitched off, and it must therefore be activatedafter each time the engine is started. The driver display shows ECO when the function is acti-vated.
With drive mode control
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1.
Press the drive mode control DRIVE MODE.
> A pop-up menu is opened in the centre display.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward until the desired drive mode is highlighted.
3. Press the drive mode control or tap directly on the touch screen to confirm the selection.
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In the centre display's function view
A car without drive mode con- trol has a function button for
Driving mode ECO in the
centre display's function view.
–Press the button in order to activate the function.
> An indicator in the button illuminates when the function is activated.
Freewheel function Eco Coast 10The freewheel function Eco Coast means in prac- tice that engine braking ceases, meaning in turnthat the car's kinetic energy is used to freewheelfor longer distances. When the driver releasesthe accelerator pedal the gearbox is automaticallydisengaged from the engine whose speed isreduced to idling speed with reduced consump-tion. The function is best used where it is possible to freewheel a long way, e.g. roads with a slightdownhill gradient or when there is a predictablespeed reduction to freewheel into a zone with alower speed limit.
Activating the freewheel function
The function is activated when the accelerator pedal is fully released, in combination with thefollowing parameters:
• Drive mode
Eco is activated.
• The gear selector is in
D position.
• Speed within the range of approx. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
• The road's downhill gradient is not steeperthan approx. 6%.
The driver display shows
COASTING when the
freewheel function is being used.
Limitations
The freewheel function is not available if:
• Engine and/or gearbox are not at normal operating temperature.
• The cruise control is activated.
• The gear selector is moved from the
D posi-
tion and the manual position.
• The speed is outside the range ofapprox. 65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
• The road's downhill gradient is steeper thanapprox. 6%.
• Manual gear changing is performed with the steering wheel paddles
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Deactivating and switching off the freewheel function
In certain situations it may be desirable to deacti- vate or switch off the function in order to useengine braking. Examples of such situations maybe on steep downhill gradients or before animminent overtaking manoeuvre - in order to beable to do it in the safest way possible. Deactivate the freewheel function as follows:
• Actuate the accelerator or brake pedal.
• Move the gear selector to manual position.
• Changing gear with steering wheel paddles
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Switch off the freewheel function as follows:
• Change drive mode
*, or switch off the
Driving mode ECO in the function view.
Even without the freewheel function, it is possible to freewheel for short distances. This, in turn,reduces consumption. However, for the best fueleconomy it is better to have the freewheel func-tion activated and be able to freewheel for longerdistances.
ECO gauge in the driver displayThe ECO gauge indicates how fuel-efficient thedriving is:
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Using the parking brake
Use the parking brake to prevent the car from rolling from stationary.
Applying the parking brake
1. Pull the control upward.
> The symbol in the driver display illumi-nates when the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the car is stationary.
Symbol in the driver display
Symbol Specification
The symbol is illuminated when the parking brake is applied. If the symbol flashes, it indicates a fault has occurred. Read the mes-sage on the driver display.
Automatic application
The parking brake is applied automatically:
• if the Auto Hold function (automatic braking when stationary) is activated and the car hasbeen stationary approx. 5 minutes.
• when gear position
P is selected on a steep
hill 12
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• when the car has been switched off.
Emergency brake
In an emergency, the parking brake can be applied when the car is in motion by pulling andholding up the control. Braking stops when thecontrol is released.
NOTE
An acoustic signal sounds while emergency braking is active at high speeds.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing manually
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control down.
> The parking brake releases and the sym-bol in the driver display extinguishes.
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