Starting The Car; Starting The Engine; Before Starting The Engine - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

Starting the car

Depending on the engine temperature when
the engine is started, the idling speed after a
cold start may be higher than normal for
certain engine types. Volvo strives to
minimise exhaust emissions by having the
engine exhaust system reach the correct
operating temperature as quickly as possible.
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 temperature as quickly as possible,
which minimises exhaust emissions and
protects the environment.
WARNING!
Never remove the ignition key from the
steering lock while driving or when the car
is being towed. The ignition key must be in
position II when the car is towed. The
steering lock could otherwise be
activated, making it impossible to steer
the car.

Before starting the engine

– Apply the parking brake (handbrake).
Automatic gearbox
– The ignition key must be in position II,
depress the brake pedal and move the
gear selector to 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 condi-
tions.

Starting the engine

Petrol engine:
– Turn the ignition key to position III. If the
engine does not start within 5–
10 seconds, release the key and try
again.
Autostart (T5 automatic)
With the autostart function, there is no need
to hold the ignition key (or ignition dial on cars
with Keyless Drive (see page 107)) in the
start position (position III) until the engine
has started. Turn the ignition key to the start
position and then release. The starter motor
then works automatically (up to ten seconds)
until the engine has started.
WARNING!
Volvo supplies floor mats specially
manufactured for your car. These should
be properly anchored with the clips on the
floor so they do not slide and get jammed
beside or under the driver's pedals.
Starting and driving
Ignition keys and electronic
immobiliser
The ignition key must not hang with other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
The electronic immobiliser could be activated
accidentally.
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