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1987 Volvo 240
Position 2 may be used to obtain forced downshift to 2nd gear for increased engine braking effect.
Position 2 can also be used...
● for relatively slow highway driving.
● for city driving.
● when driving on mountain roads where precise speed control is desirable.
● for passing.
1 Low position
If position 1 is selected when driving at high speeds, 2 is engaged first and 1 when the speed has
dropped to approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
NOTE: No upshift once 1 is engaged.
Use position 1 to select low gear with no upshift. Use for instance, when ascending and descending steep
grades.
Note:
● Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
● When standing still and selecting D,2,1 or R the engine must be idling.
● Never downshift to 2 or 1 at speeds above 75 mph(125km/h)*.
*Always observe local speed limits!
pg. 45 Automatic transmission
Disengaging 4th gear
The transmission will engage 4th gear automatically after upshifting through first, second and third gears
unless the disengagement button on the side of the gear selector knob is pushed.
When the button is pushed to disengage 4th gear, the transmission operates as a 3-speed unit. If the
button is pushed while 4th gear is engaged, then a downshift to 3rd gear will occur. The transmission,
then, cannot upshift to 4th gear until the button is pushed again. As a reminder, when 4th gear is
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