2013 Volvo C30 Owner's Manual - Page 157

06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission Shiftgate positions CAUTION The transmission's temperature is monitored to help prevent damage to the transmission or other drivetrain components. If there is a risk of overheating, the warning symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate and a text message will be displayed. Follow the instructions provided there. Gear selector positions G020237 Select the P position when starting or parking. In P, the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock). Always apply the parking brake when parking. D - left position: automatic shifting, M - right position: manual shifting Depress the button1 on the front of the gear selector knob to move the selector between the R, N, D, and P positions. The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and Drive (D) positions while driving. CAUTION The car must be stationary when selecting position P. 06 R - Reverse The car must be stationary when shifting to position R. N - Neutral N is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is selected. Apply the park- 1 The automatic transmission is available as on option G018264 P - Park 155