Starting the engine
The engine can be started/switched off using the remote key and the START/STOP ENGINE button.
Warning
Before starting the engine:
- Fasten the seat belt.
- Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
- Make sure the brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary.
Warning
- Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's floor. Before driving, remove the original mat from the driver's seat floor before using any other type of floor mat. Any mat used in this position should be securely and properly anchored in the attaching pins. An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator and/or brake pedal to catch. Check that the movement of these pedals is not impeded.
- Volvo's floor mats are specially manufactured for your car. They must be firmly secured in the clips on the floor so that they cannot slide and become trapped under the pedals on the driver's side.
Press the remote key into the ignition slot as far as possible, with the metallic key blade pointing outward (not inserted into the slot)1.
Depress the brake pedal2.
Press and release the START/STOP ENGINE button. The autostart function will operate the starter motor until the engine starts or until its overheating function stops it.
The starter motor operates for a maximum of 10 seconds. If the engine has not started, repeat the procedure.
Important
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutes before trying to start it again to give the battery time to recover its starting capacity.
Note
Keyless drive*
To start a vehicle equipped with the keyless drive feature, one of the remote keys must be in the passenger compartment. Follow the instructions in steps 2 and 3 to start the vehicle.
Warning
- Always remove the remote key from the ignition slot when leaving the vehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode 0 (see Ignition modes for information about the ignition modes).
- On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, never remove the remote key from the vehicle while it is being driven or towed.
- Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
- Always open 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.
Note
- After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for a short period. This is done to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which enables them to control emissions and help reduce the vehicle's impact on the environment3.
Important
- When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
- Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to prevent engine damage.
- The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accelerate until after you feel the transmission engage. Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear.
- Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of the automatic transmission fluid.