Starting The Engine; Starting - Volvo 9700 US/CAN 2016 Driver's Handbook Manual

Starting the engine

Starting

When engine starts, the parking brake must
be engaged and the gear selector must be
in neutral N, turn the ignition switch up to
III position "starting position" and once the
engine starts, release the key switch.
For more information about the ignition
switch positions, see the following section on
this manual: "Ignition switch", page 46.
Start a cold engine
When starting the engine at temperatures
around 50 °F (10 °C) and below, the air
entering the engine should be heated. To
prevent wear and possible damage to the
engine when it is cold, gradually bring it up
to operating temperature before high engine
speed operations or full load. After starting
and before moving the vehicle run the engine
at 800 to 1000 rpm for 3 to 5 minutes.
Operate at partial engine load until the coolant
temperature reaches 167 °F (75 °C).
For an engine cold start, proceed as follows:
•
Turn ON the ignition key switch between
II and III positions, this starts the
preheating.
•
The indicator light of the preheating
relay turn on in the dashboard during
the preheating which can take up to 50
seconds, it depends of coolant temperature.
•
Once the pre-heater indicator has turn
OFF and the needle of the temperature
gauge has moved out lower limit, the
engine can be started.
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CAUTION
Do not let a cold engine run faster than
1000 rpm in very low temperatures (< -68
°F (-20 °C)). Failure to do so may be cause
internal engine damage.
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