Starting The Engine - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

06 Starting and driving

Starting the engine

Before starting the engine
Apply the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox
Gear selector in position P or N.
Manual gearbox
Put the gear lever in neutral and hold the
clutch pedal fully depressed. This is par-
ticularly important in very cold conditions.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key from the
steering lock while driving or when the car
is being towed. The steering lock could oth-
erwise be activated, making it impossible to
steer the car.
The ignition key must be in position II when
the car is being towed.
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NOTE
The master key blade must be fully
extended when starting the car, see
page 114. Otherwise there is a risk that the
immobiliser function will prevent the car
from starting.
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NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is in order that the emis-
sions system can reach normal operating
temperature as quickly as possible, which
minimises exhaust emissions and protects
the environment.

Starting the engine

Petrol
Turn the ignition key to position III. If the
engine does not start within 5 – 10 sec-
onds, release the key and try again.
Diesel
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
An indicator symbol in the combined
instrument panel shows that engine pre-
heating is underway, see page 49.
2. Turn the ignition key to position III when
the indicator symbol goes out.
Ignition switch and steering lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is activated
when the key is removed from
the lock.
I – Radio position
Certain electrical compo-
nents can be switched on.
The engine's electrical sys-
tem is not activated.
II – Driving position
The key position when driv-
ing. The car's electrical sys-
tem is energised.