2013 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 117

03 Your driving environment Starting the engine Engine Remote Start (ERS)* Introduction ERS is a feature that makes it possible to remotely start the engine to cool or heat the passenger compartment before driving. The climate control system will start using the same settings as when the engine was switched off. When the engine is started using ERS, it will run for a maximum of 15 minutes before automatically switching off again. After 2 ERS starts, the engine must be started in the normal way before ERS can be used again. Using ERS If the requirements for ERS have been met, the following will occur: 1. The turn signals will flash several times. 2. The engine will start. 3. The turn signals will illuminate for 3 seconds to indicate that the engine has started. After the engine has started, the vehicle remains locked but the alarm is disarmed. 03 Remote key buttons used for remote engine start Models with a Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote key* (see page 56) The indicator light for approach lighting will flash several times and then glow continuously if all of the requirements for ERS have been met. However, this does not indicate that ERS has started the engine. To check if ERS has started the engine, press the information button (3). If the engine has started, the indicator light for button 2 will illuminate. Lock Approach lighting Information4. NOTE Always adhere to applicable State, Province and or Local laws regarding engine idling when using ERS. Starting the engine The maximum range for ERS is approximately 100 ft (30 meters) if the view of the vehicle is unobstructed. The vehicle must also be locked. To start the engine: 1. Press button 1 briefly. 2. Immediately press button 2 for approximately 2 seconds. WARNING Keep the following in mind before using ERS • • • The vehicle should be in view. The vehicle should be unoccupied. The vehicle must not be parked indoors or in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes are harmful to the health. Active functions When the engine is started with ERS, the following functions are activated: • The climate control system • The infotainment system. 4 PCC keys only, see page 56 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 115