Starting The Engine; Petrol And Diesel Engines; Keyless Drive; Steering Lock - Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual

03 Your driving environment

Starting the engine

Petrol and diesel engines

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Ignition switch with remote control key, start and
stop button (see more information on page 65).
1. For cars with remote control key, insert
the remote control key into the ignition
switch. Gently push it forward until it is
pulled in.
IMPORTANT
Do not insert the remote control key back-
wards!
Grip the end with the detachable key blade.
See page 42.
2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed
Depress the brake pedal in cars with
automatic gearbox.
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If the car is moving then it is enough to press
START/STOP
the button to start the car.
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3. Press the START/STOP button and
release the button.
The starter motor works until the engine has
started, but for no longer than 10 seconds
(diesel up to 60 seconds). If the engine has
not started after 10 seconds, try again by
holding in the START/STOP button until the
engine starts.
WARNING
Always remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch when leaving the car,
especially if there are children in the car.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed. The steering lock could
be activated which would mean that the car
cannot be steered.
Never remove the remote control key with
the keyless drive* function from the car
while driving or during towing.
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NOTE
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is so that the emissions
system can reach normal operating temper-
ature as quickly as possible, which mini-
mises exhaust emissions and protects the
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environment .
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If D or R position is engaged with automatic
transmission, without the car being driven, then
the engine speed is of course reduced, but at
the same time it takes longer to reach operating
temperature, so the environmental aspect is
offset.

Keyless drive*

Follow steps 2–3 for starting petrol and diesel
engines.
NOTE
One precondition for starting the car is that
the car's remote control keys with the key-
less drive* function are located inside the
passenger compartment or the cargo area.

Steering lock

The steering lock is deactivated when the
remote control key is inserted into the igni-
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tion switch and activated when the remote
control key is removed from the ignition
switch.