Volvo V70 - Manual (Page 139)

2007 Volvo V70
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.
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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
pg. 126 Starting and driving
Starting the car
CAUTION!
Automatic transmission
The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accelerate until after you feel
the transmission engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement
and premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent
overheating of the automatic transmission fluid.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting.
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 - Locked position:
Remove the key to lock the steering wheel
1 .
I - Intermediate position 2 - "radio position": Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running
lights off.
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