Drive (D)

Drive (D)  - Automatic transmission - Transmission - Your driving environment - Volvo S60 Owners Manual - Volvo S60

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.

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    In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gear shifting is done at high rpm in each gear for dynamic and active driving. ...

    Operating the tailgate manually
    The power tailgate can be disconnected from the vehicle’s electrical system by quickly pulling the outer handle twice. The tailgate can then be opened/closed manually. ...

    Precautions when the vehicle is being towed
    • Attach jumper cables (see page 114) to provide current for releasing the electric parking brake and to move the gear selector from the P position to N. • Be sure that the steering wheel lock ...