Changing gear with automatic gearbox
Changing gear
![P5-2017-Hybrids-gear shift pattern](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img6e603dc4f396c04ec0a8015207e2366d_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Gear positions
Parking – P
![P5-2017-Hybrids-Gear shifter P](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img56c56d5cf3a90909c0a801522f2d502f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Parking is activated with the P button located next to the gear selector.
The gearbox is mechanically blocked when the P position is engaged.
Select position P for parking. The car can start in position P. The car must be stationary when the P position is selected.
To park - first apply the parking bake and then select P position.
Warning
Note
Help functions
The system will change to the P position automatically:
- if the car is switched off in D or R position when stationary.
- if the car is moving at low speed when the driver unbuckles the seatbelt and opens the driver's door without a pedal depressed.
To park a car without wearing the seatbelt and with the door open - exit the P position by selecting R or D again.
If the car is switched off in N position there is no automatic change-over to P position. This makes it possible to wash the car in an automatic car wash.
Reverse – R
Select position R to reverse. The car must be stationary when the R position is selected.
Neutral – N
The car freewheels in position N. The car can start in position N. Apply the parking brake if the car is stationary with the gear selector in the N position.
In order to change from N position to another gear position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the engine running.
Drive position - D
D is the normal driving position. Shifting up and down takes place automatically based on the level of acceleration and speed.
The car must be stationary when changing gear from R position to D position.
Note
Brake position – B1
![P5-22w22-iCup-Gear shift mode B in driver display](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img154b5b6afb041842c0a801526017173a_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
In B position, it is possible to change gear manually. The car brakes using its electric motor when the accelerator pedal is released, while also charging the hybrid battery.
Position B is selected by moving the gear selector backwards from the D position.
- Press the gear selector to the right to "+" (plus) to change up one step and release it.
- Press the gear selector to the left to "–" (minus) to change down one step and release it.
- Press the gear selector backwards to return to the D position.
The gearbox automatically shifts down if the speed decreases to a level lower than appropriate for the selected gear, in order to avoid jerking and stalling.