Starting The Engine; Starting And Stopping - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

2001 VOLVO C70
NOTE: (D)rive or 5th gear (manual transmissions) should be used as often as possible to help improve
fuel economy.
pg. 59 Starting the engine

Starting and stopping

1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the
brake pedal can be depressed completely. Move the seat closer if necessary. Refer to section "front
seats".
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in
the (P)ark position (SHIFT LOCK).
Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the starting position*. Allow the
starter to operate for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to
start, repeat step 3.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn
the key to the starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
* If the key is left in the Drive position (position II) for more than 30 seconds, it must be turned to
position 0 and then turned to the Start position (position III) again in order to start the car.
for ignition key positions.
4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position (automatic transmission), the ignition key must
be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed. See
releasing the SHIFTLOCK system.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast
enough to prevent engine damage.
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