Starting The Engine - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

06 Starting and driving

Starting the engine

Before starting the engine
Apply the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox
Gear selector in position P or N.
Manual gearbox
Put the gear lever in neutral and hold the
clutch pedal fully depressed. This is par-
ticularly important in very cold conditions.
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.
06
NOTE
The remote control key's key blade must be
fully extended when starting the car, see
page 116. Otherwise there is a risk that the
immobiliser function will prevent the car
from starting.
134
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.

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 51.
2. Turn the ignition key to position III when
the indicator symbol goes out.
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
Certain electrical compo-
nents can be switched on.
The engine's electrical sys-
tem is not activated.
II – Driving position
The remote control key's
position when driving. The
car's electrical system is
energised.