Volvo 2005 C70 - Manual (Page 70)

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Starting and stopping
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. Move the seat closer if
necessary. Refer to section “front seats”.
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already set.
The gear selector (automatic transmission)
is locked in the (P)ark position (SHIFT-
LOCK).
Manual transmission: the clutch must be
fully depressed.
3.Without touching the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition key to the starting posi-
tion*. 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 step 3.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft
(1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal
halfway and turn the key to the starting
position. Release the pedal slowly when the
engine starts.
Starting the engine
4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark
position (automatic transmission), the
ignition key must be in position II and the
brake pedal must be depressed. See page
106 for instructions on manually releas-
ing the SHIFTLOCK system.
NOTE: (Automatic transmission only)
Your car is equipped with a KEYLOCK
system. When the engine is switched off, the
gear selector must be in the (P)ark position
before the starting key can be removed from
the ignition switch.
5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages
after a slight delay (automatic transmission)
which is especially noticeable when
selecting R.
CAUTION: (Automatic transmission only)
The engine should be idling; never
accelerate until after you feel the gear
engage! Too-rapid acceleration immediately
after selecting a gear will cause harsh
engagement and premature transmission
wear.
NOTE: Selecting P or N (automatic
transmission) when idling at a standstill for
prolonged periods of time will help prevent
overheating of transmission oil.
* If the key is left in the Drive position
(position II) for more than 30 seconds, it must
be turned to position 0 and then turned to the
Start position (position III) again in order to
start the car. See page 21 for ignition key
positions.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector (automatic
transmission) in Park and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle. Never
leave the car unattended with the engine
running.
Always open the 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.
CAUTION: Never race the engine
immediately after starting. Oil flow may
not reach some lubricating points fast
enough to prevent engine damage.
Do not race the engine just prior to
switching off!