Volvo V70XC Cross country 1998 Owner's Manual page 99

1998 Volvo SV70
pg. 69 Starting the engine
Starting and stopping
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING! Before starting, check that the seat and steering wheel 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).
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate for 5 seconds (turbo: 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.
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.
SHIFTLOCK system.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricating points fast enough to prevent engine damage.
NOTE: (Automatic transmission only) Your car is equipped with a KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be in the ( P )ark position before the starting key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
5. Select desired gear. The gear engages after a slight delay (automatic transmission) which is especially noticeable when selecting R.
CAUTION: (Automatic transmission only) The engine should be idling; never accelerate until after you feel the gear engage! Too-rapid acceleration immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and
premature transmission wear.
NOTE: Selecting P or N (automatic transmission) when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of transmission oil.
WARNING! Always place the gear selector (automatic transmission) in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave car unattended with the engine running.
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
CAUTION:
Never race the engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricated points fast enough to prevent engine damage.
Do not race the engine just prior to switching off!
Hydraulic valve lifters
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See page 108 for instructions on manually overriding the
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