Manual gearbox. Volvo 2009, 2008 C70, 2008, C70

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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 activated when the key is removed from the lock.

I – Radio position

Certain electrical components can be switched on.

The engine’s electrical system is not activated.

II – Driving position

The key position when driving. The car’s electrical system is energised.

III – Start position

The starter motor is engaged. Release the key, which springs back automatically to the driving position, 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.

Ignition switch and steering lock

When the steering lock is activated

If the front wheels are positioned so that there is tension in the steering lock, a warning message may be shown on the information 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.

WARNING

Never remove the ignition key from the ignition switch while driving or when the car is being towed. The steering lock could otherwise 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.

Make sure the steering lock is activated when the car is left to reduce the risk of theft.

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Keyless drive

General

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The keyless drive function allows the car to be unlocked, driven and locked without the need for a key, see page 102.

The ignition switch ignition dial is used in the same way as the key. One precondition for starting the car is that the car’s remote control is located inside the passenger compartment or the cargo area.

Starting the car

– Depress the clutch pedal (cars with manual gearbox) or brake pedal (cars with automatic gearbox).

Petrol engine

– Press in and turn the ignition dial to position III.

Diesel engine

– First turn the ignition dial to position II and wait until the diesel indicator symbol in the combined instrument panel goes out, see page 41.

– Following which, turn the ignition dial to position III.

Starting with the remote control

If the remote control battery is discharged then the Keyless Drive function does not work. In which case, start the car by using the remote control as ignition dial.

1. Press in the catch in the ignition dial.

2. Pull the ignition dial out from the ignition switch.

3. Insert the remote control into the ignition switch and start in the same way as with the ignition dial.

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