Volvo V50 Owner's Manual page 121

06 Starting and driving
Starting the engine
symbol on the dashboard illuminates, and
the message SOOT FILTER FULL SEE MAN-
is shown on the dashboard display.
UAL
Start regeneration of the filter by driving the
car until the engine reaches normal operating
temperature, preferably on a main road or
motorway. The car should then be driven for
approximately 20 minutes more.
When regeneration is complete the message
is cleared automatically.
IMPORTANT
If the filter fills up it may be incapable of
functioning. Then it can be difficult to start
the engine and there is a risk that the filter
will have to be replaced.
Use the parking heater (option) in cold
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weather so that the engine reaches normal
operating temperature more quickly.
Ignition keys and electronic
immobiliser
The ignition key must not hang with other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
Otherwise the electronic immobiliser could
be activated accidentally.
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Ignition switch and steering lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is activat-
ed 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.
III – Start position
The starter motor is en-
gaged. Release the key,
which springs back auto-
matically to the driving po-
sition, once the engine has
started.
A ticking sound may be heard if the key is be-
tween positions. Turn the key to position II
and back to eliminate the sound.
When the steering lock is activated
If the front wheels are positioned so that
there is tension in the steering lock, a warn-
ing message may be shown in the informa-
tion display and the car prohibited from start-
ing.
1. Remove the key and turn the steering
wheel to release the tension.
2. Hold the steering wheel in this position.
Reinsert the key and make a new at-
tempt to start the car.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch while driving or when the car is
being towed. The steering lock could other-
wise be activated, making it impossible to
steer the car.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key from the ig-
nition when leaving the car, especially if
there are children in the car.
Make sure the steering lock is activated
when the car is left to reduce the risk of theft.