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2006 VOLVO V70
pg. 92 Starting the engine
CAUTION:
● 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 time will help prevent overheating
of the automatic transmission fluid.
● Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points
fast enough to prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
● Always place the gear selector in Park or in reverse on models with a manual transmission, and
apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the car 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.
● An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch to catch. Check
that the movement of the accelerator pedal and clutch is not impeded. Not more than one protective
floor covering may be used at one time.
pg. 93 Manual transmission
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