Volvo 1992 240 owner manual Button on gear selector knob and indicator light symbol

1992 Volvo 240

pg. 59 Automatic transmission (cont.)

Button on gear selector knob and indicator light symbol.

Disengaging 4th gear

The transmission will engage 4th gear automatically after upshifting through first, second and third gears unless disengagement button on the side of the gear 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.

CAUTION:

●Never select P or R while the car is in motion.

●When initially selecting D, 2, 1 or R, your right foot should press firmly on the brake and the engine must be idling.

●Never downshift to 2 or 1 at speeds above 75mph (125km/h) * .

*Always observe local speed limits!

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