Neutral position (N)

No gear is engaged and the engine can be started with the gear selector in this position. Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is stationary with the gear selector in position N.
See also:
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium for best performance,
but using 87 octane1 or above will not
affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are desi ...
Under the Hood
A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder produces 168 horsepower in the base wagon.
The high-performance T5 holds a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder that
generates 218 hp and 236 pounds-feet of torque ...
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 ...
