Remote starting the car using the Volvo Cars app*

Using the Volvo Cars app, the car can be started remotely in order to heat or cool it to a comfortable temperature.1

Points to remember for remote start of the car

The following requirements must be met before the function is used:

  • The car is locked.
  • There are no car keys in the car.
  • The bonnet is locked.
  • The car is parked and the gearbox is in Park.
  • The engine is not running.
  • The car is under supervision.
  • There are no people or animals in or around the car.
  • The car is not parked inside an enclosed space/area without sufficient ventilation.
  • There is no risk to anyone who is in direct contact with the car (e.g. during a service in a workshop or children playing near the car).
  • By law, use of the function is permitted at the set time.

The system will also check the following before starting the car:

  • Engine status is OK (no critical fault codes).
  • Sufficient fuel level (more than 8 litres (2.11 US gallons)).
  • The charging cable is not plugged in.

You will also find user recommendations in the Volvo Cars app.

Remote starting the car

Start by ensuring that the car is in a location where it can be started in accordance with local environmental regulations and laws.
Go to the Px-2037-VOC app icon Home tab and tap on the Px-2417-VC app remote start icon icon.
Enter within how many (1-15) minutes you plan to start to travel. Confirm that you want to start the car and identify yourself using the phone's unlock method, e.g. with PIN code, password, pattern, TouchID or FaceID.

 Note

For safety reasons, it is not possible to drive the car after it has been remote started via the Volvo Cars app. The function will be active until you depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition dial.

It is possible activate the function in the Volvo Cars app twice in succession, after that the car has to be started with the key before you can activate the function via the app again.

If it is cold when the car is started remotely, functions such as seat heating, heated rearview mirrors and rear window are also activated automatically.

Remote starting the climate control

It is also possible to start the climate control remotely without starting the car.2 Read about starting the climate control remotely in a separate section.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Only applies to cars with automatic transmission and in certain markets.
  3. 2 Applies to Recharge models and cars equipped with fuel heater.

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