Volvo DL GL Turbo owners manual page 54

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1985 Volvo DL, GL and Turbo Disengaging 4th gear The transmission will engage 4th gear automatically after upshifting through first, second and third gears unless the disengagement button on the side of the gear selector knob is pushed. When the button is pushed to disengage 4th gear, the transmission operates as a 3-speed unit. If the button is pushed while 4th gear is engaged, then a downshift to 3rd gear will occur. The transmission, then, cannot upshift to 4th gear until the button is pushed again. As a reminder, when 4th gear is disengaged, the indicator light () in the instrument panel is illuminated. Be aware that, if 4th gear is disengaged (reminder light illuminated) when the engine is switched off, the transmission will revert automatically to 4-speed operation (reminder light not illuminated) when the engine is restarted. Disengage 4th gear (reminder light illuminated) when: * towing a trailer * driving on hilly roads where precise speed control is desired. Kick-down Automatic shift to a lower gear is achieved by depressing the throttle pedal fully and briskly. An up-shift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the throttle pedal slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission 1. Fasten the seat belt. 2. Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal firmly to hold the car (to prevent the car from moving when the gear selector is moved). 3. Select position P or N. (Engine cannot be started in any other position). 4. Start the engine by turning the ignition key (see Section "starting the Engine"). 5. Select the desired gear. 6. Release the brakes and accelerate. To stop the car, release the throttle pedal and apply the brakes. It is not necessary to move the gear selector as the transmission will downshift automatically. When idling for extended periods of time, select position N to prevent unnecessary heating of the file:///K|/ownersdocs/1985/1985_DL_GL_and_Turbo/85240_02.htm (8 of 14)12/30/2006 7:49:15 AM

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