Volvo 2003 V70 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 138)

2003 VOLVO V70

downshift will not occur until the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used.

● If you slow down to a very low speed, the transmission will automatically shift down.

● When starting in the (MAN)ual position, 3rd gear is the highest gear that may be selected.

NOTE: Kickdown (see previous page) does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift

(geartronic) mode. The gear selector must be in the D (Drive) position.

W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction

● Mode W will function only if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.

● Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode (see

illustration).

● An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and this will also be displayed in the

instrument panel (see page 27).

● This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.

pg. 94 All Wheel Drive - option

All Wheel Drive (AWD) - general information

Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributed

automatically between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's

power is directed to the front wheels. However, if there is any tendency for the front wheels to spin, an

electronically controlled coupling distributes power to the wheels that have the best traction.

Tire dimensions

Volvo recommends that you always drive on tires of the same brand, size, construction (radial), tread

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