Starting and driving -> Ignition positions for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026
STARTING AND DRIVING
Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 447)
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Ignition positions
Level Functions
The car's electrical system can be set in dif-
ferent levels/positions and in this way make
the different functions available.
0
Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminatedA.
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In order to facilitate the use of a limited num-
ber of functions with the engine switched off,
the car's electrical system can be set in three
different levels – 0, I and II. These levels are
described with the denomination "ignition
position" throughout the owner's manual.
Power* seats can be adjusted.
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The power windows can be
used.
The centre display is started
and can be usedA.
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The infotainment system can
be usedA.
The following table shows the functions avail-
able in each ignition position/level:
In this mode, the functions are con-
trolled by time and are switched off
automatically after a short while.
I
Panorama roof, power win-
dows, 12V power socket in the
passenger compartment,
Bluetooth, navigation, phone,
ventilation fan and windscreen
wipers can be used.
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Power seats can be adjusted.
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12 V power sockets* in the
cargo area can be used.
The infotainment system is
started automatically if it was
running when the car was left.
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Power is taken from the battery
in this ignition position.
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* Option/accessory.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Ignition position I – Depress the start
button and release.
Selecting ignition mode
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Level Functions
The car's electrical system can be set in dif-
ferent levels/positions and in this way make
the different functions available.
II
The headlamps come on.
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Ignition position II – Press and hold the
button depressed for approx. 5 seconds.
Then release the button.
Warning/indicator lamps illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
Selecting ignition position
Several other systems are acti-
vated. However, heating in seat
cushions and the rear window
can only be activated after the
car has been started.
Back to ignition position0 – To return to
ignition position 0 from position I and II –
press the start button.
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Related information
Starting the car (p. 396)
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This ignition position consumes a
lot of current from the battery
and should therefore be avoided!
Switching off the car (p. 397)
A
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 180)
Also activated when the door is opened.
Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 447)
Related information
Starting the car (p. 396)
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Start button location.
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 180)
Ignition position 0 – Unlock the car and
store the remote control key inside the
car.
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Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 447)
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To reach level I or II without starting the
engine - do not depress the brake pedal, or
the clutch pedal for cars with manual gear
changing, when these ignition positions
are to be selected.
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