2008 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 106

the vehicle. Never remove the remote key from the ignition slot while driving or when the vehicle is being towed. The steering lock could otherwise be activated, making it impossible to steer the vehicle. Never remove the remote key with keyless drive function (option) from the vehicle while driving or during towing. Always place the gear selector in Park 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. 108 03 Your driving environment Starting the engine NOTE The idling speed can be noticeably higher than normal during cold starts. This is to enable emission control system can reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, which helps reduce exhaust emissions 1 . Keylock: Your vehicle is equipped with a keylock system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park position before the key can be removed2 from the ignition slot. 1 If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature. 2 Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive. CAUTION When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up at slightly higher engine speeds than normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature. Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to prevent engine damage. 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. Keyless drive (option) Follow steps 3-4 for starting the engine. NOTE For the vehicle to start, one of the vehicle's remote keys must be in the passenger compartment. Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock is deactivated when the remote key is inserted into the ignition slot 1 and activated when the remote key is removed from the ignition slot. Always take the remote key or keyless drive remote when leaving the vehicle to help reduce the risk of theft. 1 On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the steering lock is deactivated when the start button is pressed for the first time (assuming that a