Automatic transmission

In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the system selects the gear so that driving will be as energy-efficient as possible. The transmission also has a manual mode.

The transmission is available in different versions. The gear selector indicates which transmission the vehicle has. The various gear selectors have different functions.

P5-1507-gear shifter with gear shift modes
Overview of large gear selector and gear shift pattern in the instrument panel
P5-1917-Automatic crystal gear shifter
Overview of small gear selector and gear shift pattern in the instrument panel

The instrument panel shows which gear is currently in use:

P, R, N, D or M. For vehicles with the small gear selector, P position is electric and the gear shift pattern is instead R, N, D or M.

For manual shifting, the gear indicator in the instrument panel displays the gear currently being used.

 Important

Check the operating temperature of the transmission to help avoid damage to any of the drive system components. If there is a risk of overheating, a warning symbol will appear in the instrument panel and a text message will be displayed. Follow the recommendations given.

Symbols in the instrument panel

If a problem should occur with the transmission, a symbol and a message will appear in the instrument panel.

SymbolMeaning
P5-XC90H-1519-Information or error message fro gearbox
Information and messages related to the transmission. Follow the recommendations provided.
P5-1519-XC90 Hybrid-Dim soul symbol- transmission temperature
Hot or overheated transmission. Follow the recommendations provided.
P5-15w19-XC90H-Symbol-Reduced speed limit-warning

Reduced performance/Acceleration performance reduced

In the event of a temporary fault in the driveline, the vehicle may go into a "limp home" mode with reduced power output to help avoid damage to the driveline.

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