Volvo 2008 C70, Owner'S Manual

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06 Starting and driving
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Ignition switch and steering lock
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Ignition keys and electronic
immobiliser
The ignition key must not hang with other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
The electronic immobiliser could be activated
accidentally.
Ignition switch and steering lock
0 – Locked position
The steering lock is acti-
vated when the key is
removed from the lock.
I – Radio position
Certain electrical compo-
nents can be switched on.
The engine’s electrical sys-
tem is not activated.
II – Driving position
The key position when driv-
ing. The car’s electrical sys-
tem is energised.
III – Start position
The starter motor is
engaged. Release the key,
which springs back auto-
matically to the driving posi-
tion, once the engine has
started.
A ticking sound may be heard if the key is
between positions. Turn the key to position
II
and back to eliminate the sound.
When the steering lock is activated
If the front wheels are positioned so that
there is tension in the steering lock, a warn-
ing message may be shown on the informa-
tion display and the car prevented from
starting.
– Remove the key and turn the steering
wheel to release the tension.
– Hold the steering wheel in this position.
Reinsert the key and make a new attempt
to start the car.
Make sure the steering lock is activated
when the car is left to reduce the risk of theft.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch while driving or when the car is
being towed. The steering lock could other-
wise be activated, making it impossible to
steer the car.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key from the
ignition when leaving the car, especially if
there are children in the car.