Starting The Engine - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

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Starting the engine

Before starting the engine
±
Apply the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox
±
Gear selector in position P or N.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed. The steering lock could
otherwise be activated, making it impossi-
ble to steer the car.
The remote control key must be in key posi-
tion II when the car is being towed.
NOTE
The remote control key's key blade must be
fully extended when starting the car, see
page 122. Otherwise there is a risk that the
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immobiliser function will prevent the car
from starting.
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.
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Starting the engine

Petrol
±
Turn the remote control key to key position
III. If the engine does not start within
5–10 seconds, release the key and try
again.
Diesel
1. Turn the remote control key to key position
II.
An indicator symbol in the combined
instrument panel shows that engine pre-
heating is underway, see page 57.
2. Turn the ignition key to position III when
the indicator symbol goes out.
> The starter motor is activated.
Ignition switch and steering lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is activated
when the remote control key
is removed from the ignition
switch.
I – Radio position
Steering lock deactivated.
Certain functions can be
used. The engine's electrical
system is not activated.
II – Driving position
The remote control key's
position when driving. The
whole electrical system is
engaged.
III – Start position
The starter motor is activated.
The remote control key is
released when the engine has
started and then springs back
automatically to drive posi-
tion.
If the key is hard to turn, the front wheels may
be turned in such a way that there is tension in
the steering wheel lock. In which case, turn the
wheel back and forth to make it easier to turn
the key.