2003 VOLVO XC90 immobilizer

2003 VOLVO XC90
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the vehicle in
the event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"\
).
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the vehicle, the centra\
l locking system is
designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignit\
ion switch, the vehicle is locked
using the lock button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound f\
rom the lock will be audible at
this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transmitter\
. The code in the key is
transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to\
the code stored in the start
inhibitor module. The vehicle will start only with a properly coded key.\
If you misplace a key, take the
other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antit\
heft measure.
NOTE: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the same\
key ring, when you try to
start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer syst\
em and result in the vehicle not
starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring\
before trying to start the vehicle
again.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following condition: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
pg. 75 Locks and Alarm
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2003 VOLVO XC90
- For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress th\
e accelerator pedal halfway and turn
the key to the starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engi\
ne starts.
4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key
must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay w\
hich is especially noticeable when
selecting R.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a Keylock system. When the engine is switc\
hed off, the gear
selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed \
from the ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly\
higher engine speeds than
normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating t\
emperature.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not r\
each some lubrication points fast
enough to prevent engine damage.
* If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the sa\
me key ring, when you try to start
the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and\
result in the vehicle not starting.
If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before tr\
ying to start the vehicle again. CAUTION
Automatic transmission
The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never accel\
erate 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 pre\
vent
overheating of the automatic transmission fluid.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake befor\
e leaving the vehicle. Never
leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garag\
e to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisib\
le and odorless but very
poisonous.
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Generator warning light 27
Glove compartment
65
H
Handling
90
Hazard warning flashers
35
Headlight flasher
33
Headlight washer
34
Headlight wiper blades
133
Headlights
31
Headphones
162
Heated front seats
35, 50
High beam "flash"
33
High beam indicator
24
High/low beams - replacing
138
Hoisting the car
126
Home Safe System
33
Hood - opening
38
I
IC
12
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
74
Indicator and warning symbols
24, 25
Inflatable Curtain
12
Instrument lighting
31
Instrument panel
24
Interior
53
Interior Air Quality sensor
51
Interior lighting
61
Intermittent wiping
34
Introduction
i
Isofix fasteners (child seats)
18
J
Jump starting
102
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Service 124
Service key
74
Service reminder
27
SERVICE REQUIRED
28
SERVICE URGENT
28
Shiftlock
ii, 87
Side airbags
10
Sideview mirrors
42
SIPS airbags
10
Snow chains
115
Snow tires
115
Spare tire - accessing
119
Spare tires
116
Spark plugs
155
Specifications
149
Speedometer
24
Spoiler lights
31
SRS
4
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)
74
Starting the car
87
Steering
88
Steering wheel adjustment
30
Steering wheel lock
88
Stone chips
112
STOP
28
STOP ENGINE
28
Storage compartments
64
Studded tires
115
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
4
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light
27
Suspension
153, 155
Switches in the center console
29
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