Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 118

IMPORTANT
If the filter fills up it may be incapable of
functioning. Then it can be difficult to start
the engine and there is a risk that the filter
will have to be replaced.
Use the parking heater (option) in cold
weather so that the engine reaches normal
operating temperature more quickly.
Ignition keys and electronic
immobiliser
The ignition key must not hang with other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
The electronic immobiliser could otherwise
be activated accidentally.
Never rev the engine hard straight after a
cold start! If the engine does not start or mis-
fires, contact a Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition (position 0 or 1 )
or remove the ignition key while the car is
moving. The steering lock could otherwise
be activated, making it impossible to steer
the car.
Always remove the ignition key from the
steering lock when leaving the car – espe-
cially if children are left alone in the car.
Ignition switch and steering lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is activat-
ed when the key is removed
from the lock.
I – Radio position
Certain electrical compo-
nents can be switched on.
The engine's electrical sys-
tem is not activated.
II – Driving position
Key position when driving.
The car's electrical system
is connected.
III – Start position
The starter motor is en-
gaged. Release the key,
which springs back auto-
matically to the driving po-
sition, once the engine has
started.
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.
06 Starting and driving
Starting the engine
Autostart (3.2 and V8)
Using the autostart function, the ignition key
does not need to be kept in the start position
(position III) until the engine has started. Turn
the ignition key to the start position and re-
lease it. The starter motor then operates au-
tomatically (up to ten seconds) until the en-
gine has started.
NOTE
Make sure the steering wheel locks when
you leave the car. This reduces the risk of
theft.
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