Specifications

1979 Volvo 264 265
NOTE: No upshift once 1 is engaged.
Use position 1 to select low gear with no upshift. For instance, when entering and descending steep
grades.
Top speed when selecting 1 is 75 mph (125 km/h).
NOTE:
● Never select P or R while the car is in motion.
● When initially selecting D, 2 ,1 or R the car should be standing still with the engine idling.
● Never select positions 2 or 1 at speeds above 75 mph (125km/h).
Kick-down
Automatic shift to a lower gear is achieved by depressing the throttle pedal briskly(passing the normal
full throttle position).
An up-shift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the
throttle pedal slightly.
Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.
Starting and stopping a car equipped with automatic transmission
1 Fasten the seat belts.
2 Apply the parking brake or the brake pedal to hold the car (to prevent the car from moving when the
gear selector is moved).
3 Select position P or N. (Engine cannot be started in any other position).
4 Start the engine by turning the ignition key.
5 Select desired gear.
6 Release the brake and accelerate.
To stop the car, release the throttle pedal and apply the brakes.
It is not necessary to move the gear selector as the transmission will downshift automatically.
pg. 36 Emergency towing (pulling)
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