Volvo V50 Quick Manual page 2

REMOTE CONTROL KEY
KEY BLADE
Used to lock/unlock the glovebox or the driver's
door, e.g. if the car is without electrical power.
COLD START
NOTE
After a cold start the idling speed is high
irrespective of the outside temperature.
A period of raised idling speed is part of
Volvo's efficient emissions system.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Short sequence – 3 flashes.
A
Continuous flashing sequence.
B
Locks doors and tailgate and arms the
alarm*.
Unlocks the doors
disarms the alarm.
Unlocks the tailgate – it does not open.
Approach lighting. Switches on the
lamps in the side mirrors*, the direction
indicators and parking lamps, at the
number plate, passenger compartment
and floor.
Panic function. Held depressed for
approx. 3 seconds in an emergency in
order to trigger the alarm. Switch off by
pressing once again after more than 5
seconds.
A Automatic relocking takes place if a door/tailgate is
not opened within 2 minutes after unlocking.
AUTOSTART *
– Depress the clutch and/or brake and turn
the remote control key/ignition dial to the end
position III and release it directly – the engine
starts automatically.
Diesel engines must always be preheated in
key positionII before they are started.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel before setting off
– never while driving.
A
and tailgate, and