Drive (D)

D is the normal driving position. The car automatically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the level of acceleration and speed. The car must be at a standstill when shifting from position R to position D.
See also:
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact and side curtain-type
airbags, and Volvo's Whiplash Protection Seating System are standard. Dynamic
Stability and Traction Control is option ...
Driving on rough/unpaved surfaces
The Volvo XC90 is designed primarily for onroad
driving, and it has excellent handling characteristics
on very rough or unpaved roads.
When driving on poorly maintained or unpaved
roads, please ...
Engine and cooling system
Under special conditions, for example when
driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with
heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and
cooling system will overheat. Proceed as follows
to a ...
