Starting The Engine - Volvo V50 Owner's Manual

Before starting the engine
Apply the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox
Move the gear selector in position P or N.
Manual gearbox
Put the gear lever in neutral and hold the clutch
pedal fully depressed. This is particularly
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.
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 47.
2. Turn the ignition key to position III when
the indicator symbol goes out.
Autostart (5-cylinder)
With the autostart function, there is no need to
hold the ignition key (or ignition dial on cars
with Keyless Drive, see page 118) in posi-
tion III until the engine has started.
Turn the ignition key to the start position and
then release. The starter motor then works
automatically until the engine has started.
NOTE
If the diesel engine is started in extreme cold
without waiting for engine preheating, then
the automatic start sequence can be
delayed for a couple of seconds.
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Starting the engine

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.
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