Volvo V50 2004 User Manual

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Starting and driving
Depending on the engine temperature when
starting, the engine speed after a cold start
may be higher than normal for certain engine
types. Volvo strives to minimise exhaust
emissions by having the engine exhaust
system reach the correct operating
temperature as quickly as possible.
NOTE! Never rev the engine hard
immediately after a cold start.
Contact a Volvo workshop if the engine
does not start or misfires.
Start petrol engines as follows
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Automatic gearbox:
Move the gear selector to position P or N.
WARNING!
Never remove the ignition key from the
steering wheel lock while driving or while
the car is being towed. Never switch off
the ignition or remove the ignition key
while the car is moving. This could
engage the steering wheel lock, making
the car impossible to steer.
Starting the car
Manual gearbox:
Move the gear lever to neutral and hold
the clutch pedal completely depressed.
This is especially important in severe
cold.
3. Turn the ignition key to the start position.
If the engine does not start within 5-10
seconds, release the key and try again.
Start diesel engines as follows
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Automatic gearbox:
Move the gear selector to position P or
N .
Manual gearbox:
Move the gear lever to neutral and hold
the clutch pedal completely depressed.
This is especially important in severe
cold.
3. Turn the ignition key to the drive position.
A lamp on the combined instrument
panel will come on indicating that the
engine preheater is activated. Turn the
key to the start position when the lamp
extinguishes.
Ignition keys and immobilizer
The ignition key must not hang next to other
keys or metal objects on the same key ring.
The electronic immobilizer could be activated
by accident.
Ignition switch and steering
wheel lock
0 – Locked position
The steering wheel lock
engages when the key is
removed from the ignition.
I – Radio position
Certain electrical
components can be
switched on. The engine
electrical system is not
connected.
II – Driving position
The key position when
driving. The car’s electrical
system is connected.
III – Start position
The starter motor engages.
Release the key once the
engine has started. The key
automatically springs back to
the driving position.

Volvo V50 2004 Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo
Model	V50 2004
Category	Automobile
Language	English