Volvo 2009 S60 User Manual download pdf (Page 125)

06 Starting and driving

Starting the vehicle

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WARNING

Always place the gear selector in Park or in

reverse on models with a manual transmis-

sion, and apply the parking brake before

leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle

unattended with the engine running.

Always open garage doors fully before star-

ting the engine inside a garage to ensure

adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases

contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible

and odorless but very poisonous

CAUTION

Automatic transmission

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 pre-

mature transmission wear.

Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill

for prolonged periods of time will help pre-

vent overheating of the automatic transmis-

sion fluid.

Do not race a cold engine immediately after

starting.

Ignition switch and steering wheel lock

0 – Locked position:

Remove the key to lock

the steering wheel

I – Intermediate posi-

tion

– "radio position":

Certain accessories,

radio, etc. on, daytime

running lights off.

II – Drive position: The

key position when driving.

The vehicle's entire elec-

trical system is con-

nected.

III – Start position:

Release the key when the

engine starts. The key

returns automatically to

the Drive position.

A chime will sound if the key is left in the

ignition and the driver's door is opened.

The gear selector must be in the P (Park) position (automatic

transmission).

Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will

increase battery drain.

WARNING

Never turn the key to position 0 while driving

or when the vehicle is being towed.

Steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock might be under tension

when the vehicle is parked.

Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the igni-

tion key.

In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make

sure the steering wheel lock is engaged

before leaving the vehicle.

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