2008 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 116

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. See pages 92 and 94. 2. Apply the parking brake (hand brake) if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the ( P)ark position ( SHIFTLOCK ). Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed. 3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key 1 to the starting position. Allow the starter to operate for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat this step. 1 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. NOTE If the key blade section of the remote is not fully folded out when starting the vehicle, the immobilizer function may make it impossible to start the engine. 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. To release the gear selector from the P position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R. NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK system (automatic transmission). When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be in the P position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch. When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature. WARNING An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that the movement of the accelerator pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time. WARNING Always place the gear selector in Park or in reverse on models with a manual transmission, and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous 128 06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle CAUTION