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1997 Volvo 850
Economy Mode
This mode is used for normal driving. The gearbox changes gears at a lower engine speed to achieve the
best possible fuel consumption.
Sport Mode
This mode is adapted to "sporty" driving characteristics. The transmission upshifts at higher engine
speeds and less accelerator pedal pressure is required to initiate a downshift.
pg. 4:9 Automatic transmission (cont.)
Special tips - automatic transmission
● For driving down steep hills and when driving for prolonged periods at low speeds, position L should
be selected. Avoid, however, repeated changes since this can cause overheating of the transmission oil.
For driving on long continuous uphill gradients, select position 3.
● Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
● When initially selecting positions D, 3, L or R, your right foot should press firmly on the brake pedal
to ensure that the car is standing still with the engine idling.
● The gear selector should not be downshifted to L at speeds above 75 mph (125 km/h). Always
observe posted speed limits.
● Do not hold the car stationary on an incline by using the accelerator pedal. Instead, apply the hand
brake (parking brake). This prevents the transmission oil from becoming overheated.
● When towing a trailer, select shift position 3.
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