Drive (D)

Drive (D)  - Transmission - Your driving environment - Volvo XC60 Owners Manual - Volvo XC60

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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