08 Starting and driving
Switching off the engine
The engine is switched off using the START/
STOP ENGINE button.
Steering lock
Remote start (ERS)*
The steering lock makes steering difficult if
the car is e.g. taken unlawfully. A mechanical
noise may be noticed when the steering lock
unlocks or locks.
Remote start (ERS – Engine Remote Start)
means that the car's engine can be started
remotely in order to be able to warm up/cool
down the passenger compartment before
departure. Remote start is activated via key
and/or via Volvo On Call*.
To stop the engine:
Press START/STOP ENGINE - the
engine stops.
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Function
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The steering lock is activated when the
driver's door is opened after the engine
has been switched off.
If the gear selector is not in P position or if
the car is moving:
The climate control system starts on auto-
matic settings. A remote-started engine is
activated for a maximum of 15 minutes, then
it is switched off. After two activations of
remote start, the engine must be started in
the normal way before remote start can be
used again.
Press twice on START/STOP ENGINE or
hold the button depressed until the
engine stops.
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The steering lock is deactivated when the
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remote control key is in the ignition
switch3 and the START/STOP ENGINE
button is depressed.
Related information
Key positions (p. 83)
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Related information
Starting the engine (p. 266)
Engine remote start is only available in cars
with automatic gearbox and cars that have a
bonnet switch4 installed.
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Key positions (p. 83)
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Steering wheel (p. 89)
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NOTE
The service life of the remote control key's
battery is affected by the remote start
function. In the event of frequent use of
remote start, the battery should therefore
be changed once per year, see Remote
control key - replacing the battery (p. 178).
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In cars with keyless start and lock system it is enough to have a remote control key inside the passenger compartment.
Available in the XC60, cars with alarm, most cars with 4-cylinder engines or if ERS is selected for new construction.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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