Starting the Vehicle

The vehicle can be started using the start knob in the tunnel console when the remote key is in the passenger compartment.

Start knob in the tunnel console.

• Fasten your seat belt.
• Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mirrors.
• Make sure you can fully depress the brake pedal.

The remote key is not physically used to start the ignition because the vehicle is equipped with the keyless Passive Start system.

To start the vehicle:

1. 1
   The remote key must be inside the vehicle. For vehicles with Passive Start, the key must be in the front section of the passenger compartment. With the optional keyless locking/unlocking function*, the key can be anywhere in the vehicle.
2. 2
   Press and hold down the brake pedal¹ as far as possible.
3. 3
   Turn the start knob clockwise and release it. The control will automatically return to the original position.

• Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's side. If any other type of floor mat is used, remove the original mat from the driver's seat floor before driving. All types of mats must be securely anchored in the attachment points in the floor. Make sure the floor mat does not impede the movement of the brake pedal or accelerator pedal in any way, as this could be a serious safety hazard.
• Volvo floor mats are specially designed for your vehicle. They must be properly secured in the attachment points in the floor to help ensure they cannot slide and become trapped under the pedals.

The starter motor will crank until the engine starts or until overheating protection is triggered.

Error messages

If the Vehicle key not found message is shown in the instrument panel at start, place the remote key at the backup reader and then make a new start attempt.

Location of the backup reader in the center console.

• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when you leave the vehicle and make sure the ignition is in mode 0.
• Always put the gear selector in P and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unsupervised while the engine is running.
• Always open the garage door fully and make sure that ventilation is very good before starting the engine in a garage. The exhaust fumes produced by the vehicle contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very toxic.

• When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
• Do not drive a cold engine immediately after starting. This could prevent fluids from properly lubricating vital components in the engine before it has reached the proper operating temperature.
• The engine must be idling when the gear selector is moved. Never accelerate until the gear is fully engaged. Accelerating rapidly before a gear is properly engaged could lead to harder wear of components.
• To help prevent the transmission oil from overheating, select P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time.

¹ If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob clockwise to start the engine.

* Option/accessory.