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Controls and Instruments

NOTE

When the diagnostic display mode has been
entered, the MODE button is used to view and
toggle through diagnostic code information.
Refer to appendix C for more details about

diagnostic code display procedure

and

fluid level check

using the pushbutton shift

selector.

Functions of The “Mode” Button

Both ECONOMY (default mode at starting of the
engine) and PERFORMANCE (secondary shift
mode) modes are equivalent from the first to the
fourth gear as the transmission upshifts at
around 2000 rpm.

The ECONOMY mode allows for upshifts in fifth
and sixth gear at around 1700 rpm. This is a
more efficient operation of the transmission and
thereby helps improve fuel economy.

The PERFORMANCE mode keeps upshifts at
2000 rpm in fifth and sixth gears. This makes for
better performance than the economy mode but
with higher fuel consumption. It is recommended
this mode be selected while driving up or down
grades. The mode indicator (LED) is illuminating
when PERFORMANCE mode is selected.

TRANSMISSION SERVICE INDICATOR

— This indicator will be illuminated upon the

detection of a service issue relating to clutch, filter
or fluid life. The appearance of the indicator (lit
steadily, flashing, etc.) varies for each of the
conditions monitored by the system. Refer to
appendix C for more details about

diagnostic

code display procedure, fluid level check or
prognostic features

(Oil Life Monitor, Filter Life

Monitor and Transmission Health Monitor) using
the pushbutton shift selector.

Illuminated at startup for a bulb check, this
indicator will then be turned off if no service
conditions exist.

DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE RANGES

R (Reverse)

Press the «R» button to select reverse. Com-
pletely stop the vehicle and let the engine return
to idle before shifting from forward range «D» to
reverse «R» or from reverse to forward range.

The reverse warning signal will be activated
when this range is selected.

N (Neutral)

Use this position to start engine. Select «N»
(Neutral) when checking vehicle accessories
and for extended periods of engine idle opera-
tion; parking brake must then be applied. The
pushbutton shifter will automatically select «N»
(Neutral) when the ignition switch is turned

NOTE

The automatic transmission does not have a
park «P» position. Select «N» (neutral) and
apply parking brake when the vehicle is left
unattended. An audible alert will sound if the
engine is stopped and the parking brake is not
applied.

DANGER

Always apply parking brake and put the
transmission in NEUTRAL before leaving
driver's seat.

CAUTION

Volvo diesel engines should not be idled for
extended periods at "slow" idle. For extended
idling, engine should run at "fast" idle.

DANGER

The vehicle service brakes or park brake must
be applied whenever NEUTRAL is selected to
prevent unexpected vehicle movement.

CAUTION

Do not allow your vehicle to "coast" in neutral
«N». This practice can result in transmission
damage. Also, no engine braking is available
in neutral.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal driving
conditions. After touching this pad, the vehicle
will start in first or second range and will
automatically upshift to a higher range as output
speed increases. As the vehicle slows down,
output speed decreases, the transmission