Automatic gearbox
With an automatic gearbox, the system selects a gear so that you can drive as energy-efficiently as possible. The gearbox also has a manual gearshift mode.
![P6-1917-XC40-Crystal gear shifter + information in driver display](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imge1ba62845d06aad3c0a80152283d29e1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The driver display shows the gear position selected:
R, N, D or M. The P position is electrical.
During manual gear changing, the gear being used is also shown.
Important
To prevent damage to any drive system components, the working temperature of the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of overheating, a warning symbol illuminates in the driver display and a text message is shown - follow the recommendation given.
Symbols in the driver display
If a fault should occur in the gearbox, the driver display shows a symbol and a message.
Symbol | Specification |
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![]() | Information or error message for gearbox. Follow the recommendation given. |
![]() | Hot or overheated gearbox. Follow the recommendation given. |
![]() | Reduced performance/Acceleration performance reduced In the event of a temporary powertrain fault, the car can go into a Limp home mode with reduced engine power to prevent damage to the powertrain. |