Volvo V40 (2019 year). Manual in english — page 12

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DRIVER SUPPORT

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Park assist camera - limitations

Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*

If precise manoeuvring is required then the cam-

The Park Assist Pilot (PAP - Park Assist Pilot)

era view can be zoomed in:

NOTE

helps the driver to park by first checking whether

a space is sufficiently large and then turning the

• Press CAM or turn TUNE - repeated press/

Bicycle racks or other accessories mounted

steering wheel and steering the car into the

turn changes back to the normal view.

on the back of the car may obscure the line of

space.

If more options are available, they are in a loop

sight of the camera.

- press/turn until the desired camera view is

The combined instrument panel uses symbols,

shown.

graphics and text when elements are to be exe-

To bear in mind

Pay attention to the possibility that, even if it only

cuted.

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looks like a relatively small part of the image is

•

Park assist camera (p. 258)

obscured, it could be a relatively large sector that

•

Park assist camera - limitations (p. 262)

is hidden from view. Obstacles could thereby go

•

Park Assist* (p. 254)

undetected until they are very close to the car.

•

Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)

• Keep the camera lens free from dirt, ice and

snow.

• Clean the camera lens regularly with luke-

warm water and car shampoo - take care not

to scratch the lens.

Related information

• Park assist camera (p. 258)

The On/Off button is on the centre console.

• Park assist camera - settings (p. 261)

• Park Assist* (p. 254)

NOTE

• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)

Since a towbar is configured with the car's

electrical system, towbar protrusion is

included when the function measures the dis-

tance to an object behind the car.

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* Option/accessory.

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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - function

WARNING

•

The PAP function is supplementary driver

The combined instrument panel uses symbols,

support intended to facilitate driving and

graphics and text when elements are to be exe-

make it safer - it cannot handle all situa-

cuted.

tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-

tions.

NOTE

•

Be particularly aware of people and ani-

The PAP function measures the space and

mals near the car.

steers the car - the driver's task is to:

•

PAP is not a substitute for the driver's

• keep a close watch around the car

attention and judgement. The driver is

always responsible for ensuring the car is

• follow the instructions in the combined

driven in a safe manner, at the appropri-

instrument panel

Principle for PAP.

ate speed, with an appropriate distance to

The PAP function parks the car using the follow-

• change gear (reverse/forward)

other vehicles, and in accordance with

ing steps:

• control and maintain a safe speed

current traffic rules and regulations.

1. The function searches for a parking space

• brake and stop.

and measures it - during measurement,

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speed must not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph).

• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - function (p. 263)

PAP can be activated if the following criteria are

2. The car is steered into the space during

met once the engine has been started:

• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - operation (p. 264)

reversing.

• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - limitations

• The functions ABS³⁹ or ESC⁴⁰ must not

3. The car is positioned in the space by means

intervene when the PAP function is activated

(p. 266)

of driving forward/backward.

- these can be activated in the event of e.g.

• Active Park Assist (PAP)* - symbols and

steep and slippery surfaces, see the sections

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messages (p. 267)

on Foot brake (p. 289) and Stability system

• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)

• Park assist camera (p. 258)

ESC (p. 184) for more information.

• Park assist camera (p. 258)

• Trailers must not be connected to the car.

• Speed must be lower than 50 km/h

(30 mph).

39

(Anti-lock Braking System) - Anti-lock braking system.

40

(Electronic Stability Control) - Stability system.

* Option/accessory.

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Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* - operation

2. Keep an eye on the combined instrument

NOTE

panel and be prepared to stop the car when

The driver is instructed about how PAP works by

The PAP function measures the space and

the graphics and text message so request.

means of simple, clear instructions in the com-

steers the car - the driver's task is to:

3. Stop the car when the graphics and text so

bined instrument panel - using both graphics and

• keep a close watch around the car

request.

text graphics and text message (p. 267).

• follow the instructions in the combined

instrument panel

NOTE

NOTE

• change gear (reverse/forward)

PAP searches the area for parking, displays

Remember that certain steering wheel posi-

instructions and guides the car in on its pas-

• control and maintain a safe speed

tions may obstruct the combined instrument

senger side. But if required the car can also

panel's instructions when you turn it during

• brake and stop.

be parked on the driver's side of the street:

the parking manoeuvre.

• Activate the direction indicator to the

NOTE

driver's side - then the system searches

1 - Searching and checking

The distance between the car and parking

for a parking space on that side of the

measurements

spaces should be 0.5-1.5 metres (1.6-5.0 ft)

car instead.

while PAP is searching for a parking space.

2 - Reversing in

The PAP function searches for a parking space

and checks whether it is big enough. Proceed as

follows:

1. Activate PAP by pressing

this button and do not drive

faster than 30 km/h (20 mph).

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During the Reversing step, PAP will steer the car

3 - Positioning

IMPORTANT

into the parking space. Proceed as follows:

The warning distance is shorter when the

1.

Check that the area behind the car is clear,

sensors are used by PAP compared with

then engage reverse gear.

when Park Assist uses the sensors.

2.

Reverse slowly and carefully without touching

the steering wheel - and no faster than

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7 km/h (4 mph).

•

Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)

3.

Keep an eye on the combined instrument

•

Park assist camera (p. 258)

panel and be prepared to stop the car when

the graphics and text message so request.

NOTE

•

Keep your hands away from the steering

When the car has reversed into the parking

wheel when the PAP function is acti-

space, it must be straightened up and stopped.

vated.

1. Engage first gear or D position, wait until the

•

Make sure that the steering wheel is not

steering wheel has been turned, then drive

hindered in any way and can rotate freely.

slowly forwards.

•

To achieve optimum results - wait until

2. Stop the car when the graphics and text

the steering wheel is fully turned before

message so request.

starting to drive backward/forward.

3. Engage reverse gear and drive backwards

slowly until the graphics and text message

tell you to stop.

The function is deactivated automatically and the

graphics and message show that parking is com-

plete. It may be necessary for the driver to correct

the positioning. Only the driver can determine

whether the car is properly parked.

* Option/accessory.

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Active Park Assist (PAP)* - symbols

IMPORTANT

•

Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)

and messages

Changing to another approved wheel rim

• Park assist camera (p. 258)

and/or tyre dimension may involve a changed

The combined instrument panel can show differ-

tyre circumference, which means that the

• Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors

ent combinations of symbols and text with varying

PAP system's parameters may then need to

(p. 257)

content - sometimes with a self-explanatory

be updated. Consult a workshop - an author-

piece of advice on appropriate action.

ised Volvo workshop is recommended.

If a message says that the Park Assist Pilot is

disengaged, contact with an authorised Volvo

Maintenance

workshop is recommended.

Related information

• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 262)

• Park assist camera (p. 258)

The PAP sensors are located in the bumpers⁴⁴ - 6 front

and 4 rear.

For the PAP function to work correctly, its sen-

sors must be cleaned(p. 257) regularly with water

and car shampoo.

44 NOTE: The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on car model.

* Option/accessory.

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STARTING AND DRIVING

Starting the engine

2. Hold the clutch pedal fully depressed¹. (For

NOTE

The engine is started and switched off using the

cars with automatic gearbox - Depress the

The idling speed can be noticeably higher

remote control key and the START/STOP

brake pedal.)

than normal for certain engine types during

ENGINE button.

3. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button

cold starting. This is done in order that the

and then release it.

emissions system can reach normal operating

The starter motor works until the engine is

temperature as quickly as possible, which

started or until its overheating protection triggers.

minimises exhaust emissions and protects the

environment.

IMPORTANT

Keyless starting (Keyless drive)*

If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts -

Follow steps 2-3 for keyless (p. 165) starting of

wait for 3 minutes before making a further

petrol and diesel engines.

attempt. Starting capacity increases if the bat-

tery is allowed to recover.

NOTE

A prerequisite for the engine to start is that

WARNING

Ignition switch with remote control key extracted/

one of the car's remote control keys with the

inserted. and START/STOP ENGINE button.

Always remove the remote control key from

keyless start and lock function is in the pas-

the ignition switch when leaving the car, and

senger compartment or cargo area.

make sure that the key position is 0 - in par-

IMPORTANT

ticular if there are children in the car. For

information on how this works, see Key posi-

Do not press in the remote control key incor-

WARNING

tions (p. 80).

rectly turned - Hold the end with the detacha-

Never remove the remote control key from

ble key blade; see Detachable key blade -

the car while driving or during towing.

detaching/attaching (p. 163)

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1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition

•

Key positions (p. 80)

switch and press it in to its end position.

1 If the car is moving then it is enough to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the car.

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Switching off the engine

Steering lock

Jump starting

The engine is switched off using the START/

The steering lock makes steering difficult if the

If the starter battery (p. 362) is discharged then

STOP ENGINE button.

car is e.g. taken unlawfully. A mechanical noise

the car can be started with current from another

may be noticed when the steering lock unlocks

battery.

To switch off the engine:

or locks.

• Press the START/STOP ENGINE button -

Function

the engine stops.

• The steering lock is activated when the driv-

• If the car has an automatic gearbox and the

er's door is opened after the engine has

gear selector is not in a position P or if the

been switched off.

car is moving - Press twice or hold the

• The steering lock is deactivated when the

START/STOP ENGINE button depressed

until the engine stops.

remote control key is in the ignition switch²

and the START/STOP ENGINE button is

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depressed.

• Key positions (p. 80)

Related information

• Starting the engine (p. 270)

• Key positions (p. 80)

When jump starting the car, the following steps

are recommended to avoid short circuits or other

• Steering wheel (p. 87)

damage:

1. Set the car's electrical system in key position

0, see Key positions (p. 80).

2. Check that the donor battery has a voltage of

12 V.

3. If the donor battery is installed in another car

- switch off the donor car's engine and make

sure that the two cars do not touch each

other.

2 In cars with keyless start and lock system it is enough to have a remote control key inside the passenger compartment.

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4. Connect one of the red jump lead's clamps

11. Start the engine in the car with the dis-

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to the donor battery's positive terminal (1).

charged battery.

• Starting the engine (p. 270)

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Connect the start cable carefully to avoid

Do not touch the connections between cable

short circuits with other components in the

and car during the starting attempt - this

engine compartment.

would involve a risk of sparks.

5.

Open the clips on the front cover of the bat-

12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -

tery in your car and remove the cover.

first the black and then the red.

6.

Connect the red jump lead's other clamp

> Make sure that none of the black jump

onto the car's positive terminal (2).

lead's clamps comes into contact with the

battery's positive terminal or the clamp

7.

Connect one of the black jump lead's clamps

connected to the red jump lead.

to the donor battery's negative terminal (3).

8.

Connect the other clamp to a grounding

WARNING

point, e.g. right-hand engine mounting at the

•

The battery can generate oxyhydrogen

top, the outer screw head (4).

gas, which is highly explosive. A spark can

9.

Check that the jump lead clamps are affixed

be formed if a jump lead is connected

securely so that there are no sparks during

incorrectly, and this can be enough for

the starting attempt.

the battery to explode.

10. Start the engine of the "donor car" and allow

•

The battery contains sulphuric acid, which

it to run a few minutes at a speed slightly

can cause serious burns.

higher than idle approx. 1500 rpm.

•

If sulphuric acid comes into contact with

eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large

quantities of water. If acid splashes into

the eyes - seek medical attention imme-

diately.

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Gearboxes

Manual gearbox

Reverse gear inhibitor

There are two main types of gearbox - Manual

The function of the gearbox is to change the

The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possibility

and Automatic.

gear ratio depending on speed and power

of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse gear

requirements.

during normal forward travel.

• Manual gearbox (p. 273)

• Follow the gearing pattern printed on the

• Automatic gearbox, Geartronic (p. 274)

gear lever and start from neutral position, N

before moving it to R position.

IMPORTANT

• Engage reverse gear only when the car is

To prevent damage to any drive system com-

stationary.

ponents, the working temperature of the

gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of over-

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heating, a warning symbol in the combined

• Transmission fluid - grade and volume

instrument panel lights up and a text mes-

(p. 397)

sage is shown. Follow the recommendation

given in the text message.

• Gearboxes (p. 273)

Gearing pattern.

The manual gearbox has 6 gears, the shifting

pattern is imprinted on the gear lever.

• Depress the clutch pedal fully during each

gear change.

• Take your foot off the clutch pedal between

gear changes.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when parking

on a slope - leaving the car in gear is not suf-

ficient to hold the car in all situations.

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Gear shift indicator*

Automatic gearbox

Automatic gearbox - Geartronic*

The gear shift indicator notifies the driver when it

The automatic gearbox Geartronic has a

is appropriate to engage the next higher or lower

hydraulic torque converter that transfers power

gear in order to obtain the lowest possible fuel

from engine to gearbox. It has two different gear

consumption.

modes - Automatic and Manual.

An essential detail in connection with environ-

mental driving is to drive in the right gear and to

change gear in plenty of time.

An indicator is available as an aid on some vari-

ants - GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) - which notifies

the driver when it is appropriate to engage the

next higher or lower gear in order to obtain the

lowest possible fuel consumption. However, tak-

Combined instrument panel "Digital" with gear

ing into consideration characteristics such as

shift indicator.

performance and vibration-free running, it may be

advantageous to change gear at a higher engine

The framed number indicates the current gear.

speed.

With "Analogue" combined

D: Automatic gear positions. +/-: Manual gear positions.

instrument panel, the gear

Manual gearbox

S: Sport mode*.³

positions and indicator arrows

Gear shift indicator for manual

The combined instrument panel shows the posi-

are displayed in its centre.

gearbox. Only one marker is

tion of the gear selector using the following indi-

illuminated at a time - it is illu-

cations: P, R, N, D, S*, 1, 2, 3 etc.

minated in the centre only dur-

ing normal driving.

Gear positions

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Automatic gear positions are

At the recommended upshift

• Manual gearbox (p. 273)

indicated on the right of the

the cursor illuminates "+", and at the recom-

• Automatic gearbox - Geartronic* (p. 274)

combined instrument panel.

mended downshift the cursor illuminates "-"

(Only one marker is illuminated

(marked red in the illustration).

at a time - the one showing the

current gear selector position.)

3 The gear lever's gearshift pattern varies depending on engine option.

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Symbol "S" for Sport mode is ORANGE when the

R - Reverse

in a box which corresponds to the gear that has

mode is active.

The car must be stationary when position R is

just been selected.

selected.

P - Parking position

• Move the lever forwards towards + (plus) to

change up a gear and release the lever,

Select P when starting the engine or when the

N - Neutral

which returns to its neutral position between

car is parked.

No gear is engaged and the engine can be

"+" and "-".

started. Apply the parking brake if the car is sta-

To be able to move the gear selector from the P

tionary with the gear selector in position N.

or

position, the brake pedal must be depressed and

the key position (p. 81) must be II.

In order to be able to move the gear selector

• Pull the lever back towards "-" (minus) to

from the N position to another gear position, the

change down a gear and release it.

The gearbox is mechanically blocked when the P

position is engaged. Also apply the parking brake

brake pedal must be depressed and the key posi-

The manual gearshift mode "+/-" can be

when the car is parked, see Parking brake

tion (p. 81) must be II.

selected at any time while driving.

(p. 291).

Geartronic automatically shifts down if the driver

D - Drive

D is the normal driving position. Shifting up and

allows the speed to decrease lower than a level

NOTE

down takes place automatically based on the

suitable for the selected gear, in order to avoid

level of acceleration and speed. The car must be

jerking and stalling.

The gear selector must be in P position to

allow the car to be locked and alarmed.

stationary when the gear selector is moved to

To return to automatic driving mode:

position D from position R.

• Move the lever to the side to the end position

IMPORTANT

Geartronic - Manual gear positions

at D.

(+/-)

The car must be stationary when position P is

The driver can also change gear manually using

NOTE

selected.

the Geartronic automatic gearbox. The car

f the gearbox has a Sport programme then

engine-brakes when the accelerator pedal is

the gearbox will only become manual after the

WARNING

released.

lever has been moved forwards or backwards

Always apply the parking brake when parking

The manual gear position is reached by moving

in its "+/-" position. The combined instrument

on a slope - the automatic transmission in P

the lever to the side from position D to the end

panel then shifts the indication from S to

is not sufficient to hold the car in all situa-

position at "+/-". The combined instrument pan-

show which of the gears 1, 2, 3 etc. is

tions.

el's symbol "+/-" changes colour from WHITE to

engaged.

ORANGE and the digits 1, 2, 3 etc. are displayed

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Paddles*

A gear change occurs at each pull of the paddle

Geartronic - Sport mode (S)

As a supplement to manual gear changing with

provided that the engine speed does not leave

The Sport programme provides sportier

the gear selector there are also controls located

the permitted range.

characteristics and allows higher

on the steering wheel, so-called "paddles".

engine speed for the gears. At the

After each gear change the combined instrument

same time it responds more quickly to

To be able to change gear with the steering

panel changes figure to show the current gear.

acceleration. During active driving, the use of a

wheel paddles they must first be activated. This is

lower gear is prioritised, leading to a delayed

by means of pulling one of the paddles toward

NOTE

upshift.

the steering wheel - the combined instrument

Automatic deactivation

panel then changes indication from "D" to a fig-

To activate Sport mode:

ure, which indicates the current gear.

If the steering wheel paddles are not used

• Move the gear selector to the side from D

then they are deactivated after a short time -

To then change gear one step:

position to the end position at "+S-" - the

this is indicated when the combined instru-

combined instrument panel changes indica-

• Pull one of the paddles backwards - towards

ment panel switches indication, from the fig-

tion from D to S.

the steering wheel - and release.

ure for the current gear back to "D".

Sport mode can be selected at any time while

The exception is during engine braking - then

driving.

the paddles are activated as long as engine

braking is in progress.

Geartronic - Winter mode

It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads if

Manual deactivation

3rd gear is engaged manually.

The steering wheel paddle shifters can also

1. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear

be deactivated manually:

selector from D position to the end position

• Pull both paddles toward the steering

at "+/-" - the combined instrument panel

wheel and hold until the combined instru-

shifts the indication from D to the figure 1⁴.

ment panel changes character from the

2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever for-

figure for the current gear to "D".

ward towards "+" (plus) twice - the combined

Both steering wheel "paddles".

instrument panel shifts the indication from 1

The paddles can also be used with the gear

"-": Selects the next lower gear.

to 3.

selector in Sport mode* - then the paddles are

3. Release the brake and accelerate carefully.

"+": Selects the next higher gear.

constantly activated without being deactivated.

4 If the car has Sport mode* then "S" is shown first.

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The gearbox "winter mode" means that the car

Towing

Gear selector inhibitor

moves off with a lower engine speed and

If the car has to be towed - see important infor-

There are two different types of gear selector

reduced engine power on the drive wheels.

mation in the section Towing (p. 313).

inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.

Kick-down

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Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the

•

Transmission fluid - grade and volume

way to the floor (beyond the position normally

(p. 397)

regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is

•

Gearboxes (p. 273)

immediately engaged. This is known as kick-

down.

If the accelerator is released from the kick-down

position, the gearbox automatically changes up.

Kick-down is used when maximum acceleration

is needed, such as for overtaking.

Safety function

To prevent overrevving the engine, the gearbox

control program has a protective downshift inhibi-

The gear selector can be moved forward and

tor which prevents the kick-down function.

back freely between N and D. Other positions are

Geartronic does not permit downshifting/kick-

locked with a latch that is released with the inhib-

down which would result in an engine speed high

itor button on the gear selector.

enough to damage the engine. Nothing happens

With the inhibitor button depressed the lever can

if the driver still tries to shift down in this way at

be moved forwards or backwards between P, R,

high engine speed - the original gear remains

N and D.

engaged.

Automatic gear selector inhibitor

When kick-down is activated the car can change

The automatic gearbox has special safety sys-

one or more gears at a time depending on

tems:

engine speed. The car changes up when the

engine reaches its maximum speed in order to

Parking position (P)

prevent damage to the engine.

Stationary car with engine running:

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• Keep your foot on the brake pedal when

Deactivate automatic gear selector

Hill start assist (HSA)*

moving the gear selector to another position.

inhibitor

The foot brake can be released before setting

off or reversing uphill - the HSA (Hill Start

Electric gear inhibitor - Shiftlock

Assist) function means that the car does not roll

Parking position (P)

backwards.

In order to be able to move the gear selector

from P to other gear positions, the brake pedal

The function means that the pedal pressure in

must be depressed and the key position (p. 81)

the brake system remains for several seconds

must be II.

while the driver's foot is moved from brake pedal

to accelerator pedal.

Shiftlock - Neutral (N)

If the gear selector is in the N position and the

The temporary braking effect releases after sev-

eral seconds or when the driver accelerates.

car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds

(irrespective of whether the engine is running)

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then the gear selector is locked.

• Starting the engine (p. 270)

In order to be able to move the gear selector

If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a flat bat-

from the N position to another gear position, the

tery, the gear selector must be moved from the P

brake pedal must be depressed and the key posi-

position so that the car can be moved.

tion (p. 81) must be II.

Lift out the contoured insert in the compart-

ment behind the centre console and locate a

spring-loaded button in the bottom of the

compartment.

Press and hold the button.

Move the gear selector from the P position

and release the button.

4. Refit the storage compartment insert.

Related information

• Automatic gearbox - Geartronic* (p. 274)

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Start/Stop*

conscious way of driving the car by means of

Start/Stop* - function and operation

Some engine and gearbox combinations come

being able to allow the engine to stop automati-

The Start/Stop function is activated automati-

cally, whenever appropriate.

fitted with a Start/Stop function which engages

cally when the engine is started with the key.

in the event of e.g. stationary traffic or waiting at

The car's menu system MY CAR (p. 113) under

The Start/Stop function is acti-

traffic lights - the engine is then switched off

heading Drive-E contains information on Volvo's

vated automatically when the

temporarily and restarts automatically when the

Start/Stop system, as well as recommendations

engine is started with the key.

journey is due to continue.

for energy-saving driving techniques.

The driver is made aware of the

Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpora-

Manual or automatic gearbox

function by the function's

tion's core values and it influences all of our

Note that there are differences in the Start/Stop

On/Off button symbol lighting

operations. This target orientation has resulted in

function depending on whether the gearbox is

up in the combined instrument

several separate energy-saving functions of

manual or automatic.

panel and the On/Off button

which Start/Stop is one, all with the collective

lamp illuminating.

task of reducing fuel consumption, which in turn

Related information

All of the car's normal systems

helps to reduce exhaust emissions.

•

Start/Stop* - function and operation (p. 279)

such as lighting, radio, etc. work as normal even

•

Starting the engine (p. 270)

with an engine that has stopped automatically,

General information on Start/Stop

•

Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start

except that some equipment may have the func-

(p. 283)

tion temporarily reduced, e.g. the climate control

system's fan speed or extremely high volume on

•

Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts (p. 282)

the audio system.

•

Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 281)

Auto-stopping the engine

The following is required for the engine to auto-

•

Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual gear-

stop:

box (p. 284)

•

Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 285)

•

Battery - Start/Stop (p. 365)

The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter and

cleaner...

The Start/Stop function gives the driver the

opportunity for a more active environmentally

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Auto-starting the engine

Deactivating the Start/Stop function

Conditions

M/A^A

In certain situations, it may

Conditions

M/A

Declutch, set the gear lever in neutral

M

A

advisable to temporarily switch

position and release the clutch pedal -

off the automatic Start/Stop

the engine stops automatically.

With the gear lever in neutral position:

M

function - this is carried out

with a push of this button.

Stop the car with the foot brake and

A

1. Depress the clutch pedal or press

then keep your foot on the pedal - the

the accelerator pedal - the engine

engine stops automatically.

starts.

Disengaged function is indicated by

2. Engage a suitable gear and drive.

the combined instrument panel's

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

Start/Stop symbols and the button's

Release the foot pressure on the foot

A

lamp extinguishing.

If the ECO function is activated

brake - the engine starts automatically

then the engine may auto-stop

and the journey can continue.

before the car is completely

stationary.

Maintain foot pressure on the foot

A

brake and depress the accelerator

The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it is

pedal - the engine auto-starts.

reactivated with the button or until the next time

the engine is started with the key.

For certain engine variants the engine may auto-

The following option is also available on

M +

stop before the car is stationary regardless of

a downhill gradient:

A

Start assistance HSA

whether the ECO function is activated.

• Release the foot brake and let the

The foot brake can also be released on an uphill

When the engine is auto-stopped, the

car move off - the engine starts

slope to auto-start the engine - the HSA (p. 278)

combined instrument panel's symbol

automatically when the speed

(Hill Start Assist) function prevents the car from

for the Start/Stop function illuminates.

exceeds normal walking pace.

rolling backwards.

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

HSA means that the pressure in the brake sys-

tem remains temporarily available while the driv-

er's foot is moved from the brake pedal to the

accelerator pedal for driving off with the engine

having stopped automatically. The temporary

braking effect releases after a couple of seconds

or when the driver accelerates.

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Related information

Start/Stop* - the engine does not

Conditions

M/A^A

•

Start/Stop* (p. 279)

stop

the starter battery's temperature is

M +

•

Starting the engine (p. 270)

Although the Start/Stop function is activated, the

below freezing point or too high.

A

engine does not always stop automatically.

•

Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start

(p. 283)

the driver makes greater steering

M +

The engine does not auto-stop if:

wheel movements.

A

•

Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts (p. 282)

Conditions

M/A^A

the exhaust system's particulate filter

M +

•

Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 281)

is full - the temporarily disengaged

A

the car has not first achieved

M +

Start/Stop function is reactivated as

•

Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual gear-

approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) after a key

A

soon as an automatic cleaning cycle

box (p. 284)

start or the last auto-stop.

has been performed (see Diesel parti-

•

Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

cle filter (DPF) (p. 301)).

the driver has opened the seatbelt's

M +

(p. 285)

buckle.

A

the road is very steep.

M +

•

Battery - Start/Stop (p. 365)

A

the capacity of the starter battery is

M +

below the minimum permissible level.

A

a trailer is connected electrically to the

M +

car’s electrical system.

A

the engine does not have normal

M +

operating temperature.

A

the bonnet has been opened^C.

M +

A

ambient temperature is around freez-

M +

ing point or above approx. 30 °C.

A

the gearbox does not have normal

A

operating temperature.

the windscreen's electric heating is

M +

activated.

A

the atmospheric air pressure is less

A

than equivalent to 1500-2500 metres

the environment in the passenger

M +

above sea level - the current air pres-

compartment differs from the preset

A

sure varies with the prevailing weather

values^B - indicated by the ventilation

conditions.

fan running at a high speed.

the car is reversed.

M +

A

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Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

Conditions

M/A^A

Conditions

M/A^A

An auto-stopped engine may restart in certain

adaptive cruise control Queue Assist

A

cases without the driver having decided that the

Steering wheel movements^C.

A

is activated.

journey should continue.

The gear selector is moved out of the

A

the gear selector is moved out of the

A

In the following cases the engine also starts

D position to S position^D, R or "+/-".

D position to R, S position^D or "+/-".

automatically if the driver has not depressed the

The driver's door is opened with the

A

clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takes his/her

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

gear selector in D position - a "ping"

B Car with ECC.

foot off the brake pedal (automatic gearbox):

sound and text message inform that

C With certain engines only.

D Sport mode.

the Start/Stop function is active.

Conditions

M/A^A

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

Related information

Misting forms on the windows.

M + A

B Car with ECC.

•

Start/Stop* (p. 279)

C With certain engines only.

D Sport mode.

•

Start/Stop* - function and operation (p. 279)

The environment in the passenger

M + A

compartment deviates from the preset

•

Starting the engine (p. 270)

values^B.

WARNING

•

Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start

Do not open the bonnet when the engine has

(p. 283)

There is a temporarily high current

M + A

stopped automatically - the engine may sud-

take-off or battery capacity drops

•

Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts (p. 282)

denly start automatically. First switch off the

below the lowest permissible level.

engine as normal using the START/STOP

•

Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual gear-

ENGINE button before opening the bonnet.

box (p. 284)

Repeated pumping of the brake

M + A

pedal.

•

Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

Related information

(p. 285)

The bonnet is opened^C.

M + A

• Start/Stop* - function and operation (p. 279)

•

Battery - Start/Stop (p. 365)

The car starts to roll, or there is a

M + A

• Starting the engine (p. 270)

small increase in speed if the car

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start

auto-stopped without being com-

(p. 283)

pletely stationary.

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

The driver's seatbelt buckle is opened

A

(p. 281)

with the gear selector in D or N posi-

• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual gear-

tion.

box (p. 284)

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