Switching Off The Engine; Steering Lock; Jump Starting - Volvo V40 Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving

Switching off the engine

The engine is switched off using the START/
STOP ENGINE button.
To switch off the engine:
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Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
- the engine stops.
•
If the car has an automatic gearbox and
the gear selector is not in a position P or
if the car is moving - Press twice or hold
the START/STOP ENGINE button
depressed until the engine stops.
Related information
•
Key positions (p. 71)
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Cars with Keyless drive must have a remote control key inside the passenger compartment.
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Steering lock

The steering lock makes steering difficult if
the car is e.g. taken unlawfully.
Function
•
The steering lock locks when the driver's
door is opened after the engine has been
switched off.
•
The steering lock unlocks when the
remote control key is in the ignition
9 and the START/STOP ENGINE
switch
button is depressed.
A mechanical noise can be perceived when
the steering lock unlocks or locks.
Related information
•
Starting the engine (p. 268)
•
Key positions (p. 71)
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Steering wheel (p. 77)

Jump starting

If the starter battery (p. 350) is discharged
then the car can be started with current from
another battery.
When jump starting the car, the following
steps are recommended to avoid short cir-
cuits or other damage:
1. Insert the remote control key in key posi-
tion (p. 71) 0.
2. Check that the donor battery has a volt-
age of 12 V.
3. If the donor battery is installed in another
car - switch off the donor car's engine
and make sure that the two cars do not
touch each other.