Starting The Engine - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

Petrol and diesel engines
Ignition switch with inserted remote control key
and START/STOP ENGINE button.
IMPORTANT
Do not press in the remote control key incor-
rectly turned - Hold the end with the detach-
able key blade, see page 44.
1. Fit the remote control key in the ignition
switch - Gently press the key until it is
drawn into the lock.
2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed
cars with automatic gearbox - Depress the
brake pedal.)
1 If the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the car.
3. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
and then release it.
NOTE
A certain delay may occur for cars with the
2.0D diesel engine before engine starting
begins – during this time the display shows
Engine preheating
The starter motor works until the engine has
started, but for no longer than 10 seconds (die-
sel up to 60 seconds).
If the engine has not started after 10 seconds
- try again by holding in the START/STOP
ENGINE button until the engine starts.
WARNING
Always remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch when leaving the car -
especially if there are children in the car.
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. (For
03 Your driving environment
Never remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed. The steering lock could
be activated which would mean that the car
cannot be steered.
Never remove the remote control key with
.
the Keyless drive* function from the car
while driving or during towing.
The idling speed can be noticeably higher
than normal for certain engine types during
cold starting. This is so that the emissions
system can reach normal operating tem-
perature as quickly as possible, which min-
imises exhaust emissions and protects the
environment.
Keyless drive
Follow steps 2-3 to start a petrol engine. For
more information on Keyless drive, see
page 48.
One precondition for starting the car is that
one of the car's remote control keys with the
keyless drive* function is located inside the
passenger compartment or the cargo area.

Starting the engine

WARNING
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