Starting The Engine - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Before starting the engine
– Apply the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox
– Gear selector in position P or N.
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
impossible to steer the car.
The remote control key must be in key
position II when the car is being towed.
NOTE
The remote control key's key blade must
be fully extended when starting the car,
see page 128. Otherwise there is a risk
that the immobiliser function will prevent
the car from starting.
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

IMPORTANT
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts -
wait for 3 minutes before making a further
attempt. Starting capacity increases if the
battery is allowed to recover.
Petrol
– Turn the remote control key to key posi-
tion 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 posi-
tion II.
An indicator symbol in the combined
instrument panel shows that engine pre-
heating is underway, see page 59.
2. Turn the ignition key to position III when
the indicator symbol goes out.
> The starter motor is activated.
06 Starting and driving

Starting the engine

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
Steering lock deactivated.
Certain functions can be
used. The engine's electrical
system is not activated.
II – Driving position
The remote control key's
position when driving. The
whole electrical system is
engaged.
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