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 47.
1. Fit the remote control key in the ignition
switch - Gently press the key until it is
drawn into the lock. Note that if the car is
equipped with an alcolock then a breath
test must first be approved before the
engine can be started, see page 103.
1 If the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the car.
2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed
cars with automatic gearbox - Depress the
brake pedal.)
3. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
and then release it.
NOTE
For diesel-engined cars, there may be a
slight delay before the engine can be started
Engine Preheating
- is displayed in the
meantime.
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 does not start - try again by hold-
ing 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. For
information on how the key is removed from
the ignition switch, see page 74.
03 Your driving environment

Starting the engine

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NOTE
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 for starting petrol and diesel
engines. For more information on Keyless
drive, see page 53.
NOTE
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.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key with
the Keyless drive* function from the car
while driving or during towing.
Stop the engine
To switch off the engine - Press START/STOP
ENGINE.
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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