Volvo S40 - ANNEXE 244, Owner'S Manual

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06 Starting and driving
Starting the engine
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II – Driving position
The remote control key's
position when driving. The
whole electrical system is
engaged.
III – Start position
The starter motor is activated.
The remote control key is
released when the engine has
started and then springs back
to drive position.
A ticking sound can be heard
if the key reaches an intermediate position - in
which case, turn the key to position
II and back
to get rid of the sound.
When the steering lock is activated
If the front wheels are positioned so that there
is tension in the steering lock then the infor-
mation display may show a warning message
and the car cannot be started. In which case,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the remote control key from the
ignition switch and turn the steering wheel
so that the tension is released.
2. Hold the steering wheel in this position.
Reinsert the key and make a new attempt
to start the car.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch while driving or when the
car is being towed. The steering lock would
be activated, making it impossible to steer
the car.
WARNING
Always remove the remote control key from
the ignition switch when leaving the car,
especially if there are children in the car.
Remote control keys and electronic
immobiliser
The remote control key must not hang with
other keys or metal objects on the same key
ring. The electronic immobiliser could be acti-
vated accidentally.