The transmission is available in two different versions. The gear selector indicates which transmission the vehicle has. The various gear selectors have different functions.
![P5-2017-Automatic gear shifter and gear shift pattern non hybrid](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd540fceaf35fd35fc0a801521fa1f92d_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-2017-Automatic gear shifter and gear shift pattern hybrids 8G](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgbe62ec39db2735b9c0a801527b5d2bc7_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The selected gear selector position is displayed in the instrument panel:
P, R, N, D or M.