2008 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 126

In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the vehicle. 3 Vehicles with optional keyless drive: Turn the start control to position 0, turn the wheel slightly to release the pressure, and turn the start control to position III to start the vehicle. 136 06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle WARNING Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key or start control to position 0) or remove the key or start control from the ignition switch while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which would make the vehicle impossible to steer. To start the engine 1. Fasten the seat belt. WARNING Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary. 2. Apply the parking brake if not already set. The gear selector should be locked in the Park ( P) position (Shiftlock). See also page 145. Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed. 3. The vehicle is equipped with an autostart feature. Without touching the throttle pedal, turn the key to position III and release it. The starter motor will then operate automatically (for up to ten seconds) until the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat this step. NOTE After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for a short period. This is done to help bring components in the emission control system to their normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which enables them to control emissions and help reduce the vehicle's impact on the environment. 4. To release the gear selector from the Park ( P) position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. 5. Select the desired gear. On models with an automatic transmission, the gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R. NOTE Immobilizer : If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the same key ring when you try to start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the vehicle not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to start the vehicle again. Keylock: Models equipped an automatic transmission have a keylock system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park ( P) position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch1 .