Volvo 2003 V70 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 129)

2003 VOLVO V70

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.

NOTE:

On certain models, when the car is started, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for a short

period, depending on the temperature of the engine.

This has been done to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating

temperature as quickly as possible, which enables them to function normally.

4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key

must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.

5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when

selecting R.

NOTE:

● 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 key can be removed from the ignition switch.

● When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than

normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.

* Your car is equipped with an electronic start inhibitor (immobilizer). The keys you received with your

car are specially coded. The code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is

compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module. The car can only be started if a properly coded

key is used.

If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g., on the same key ring, when you try to start the car,

this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the car not starting. If this should

occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to start the car again.

pg. 88 Starting the engine

CAUTION:

● 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 time will help prevent overheating

of the automatic transmission fluid.

● Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points

fast enough to prevent engine damage.

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