Volvo XC90 Quiz
Starting and driving

Selecting ignition mode

In this manual: Starting and driving
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functions available.

Selecting ignition mode

Volvo XC90. Selecting ignition mode

Start knob in the tunnel console.

  • Ignition mode 0 – Unlock the vehicle and keep the remote key in the passenger compartment.
  • Ignition mode I – Turn the start knob clockwise and release it. The control will automatically return to the original position.
  • Ignition mode II – Turn the start knob clockwise and hold it there for approx. 5 seconds. Release the knob, which will automatically return to its original position.
  • Returning to ignition mode 0 – To return to ignition mode 0 from modes I and II, turn the start knob clockwise and release it. The control will automatically return to the original position.

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