Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - All Wheel Drive (Option)

2006 Volvo S60 

NOTE: Kickdown does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift (Geartronic) mode.

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

Kickdown 

Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and 

briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the 

accelerator pedal slightly. Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway 

speeds.

Kickdown does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift (Geartronic) mode. 

W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction 

Please refer to the information on 

page 91

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Sport mode (R-models only) 

R-models are equipped with a (S)port button that can be used to engage/disengage the Sport shifting 

mode. An indicator light in the button will go on when Sport mode is engaged.

With Sport mode engaged, the transmission will shift up at higher rpm in first and second gears, and will 

also shift down at higher rpm for more immediate engine response during acceleration and deceleration. 

pg. 94 Starting and driving 

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 

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