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XCeed · Aug 30th, 2012, 19:52

I have been very impressed by my XC60, but there is one issue that alarms me...the ignition system.
I can't believe that you can remove the key fob from the ignition without cutting the engine.
If you pull up in a parking space, and forget to move from D to P, you can press the Start/Stop button (does not Stop the engine), you can remove the fob and get out - and the car will still be in gear and lurch forward, with possible dire consequences.
Now I know you will say that I am at fault for not moving into D, but these things can happen. On other marques which shall remain nameless, you CANNOT remove the fob with the car in D (and there must be a reason for this which escapes Volvo).
I have never driven a car before in which once the engine is started you can remove the key fob and the vehicle merrily continues on its way!
Perhaps it's just me, but I think it is an unnecessary safety flaw...

Aug 30th, 2012, 19:52	#292
XCeed Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	Ignition flaw?? I have been very impressed by my XC60, but there is one issue that alarms me...the ignition system. I can't believe that you can remove the key fob from the ignition without cutting the engine. If you pull up in a parking space, and forget to move from D to P, you can press the Start/Stop button (does not Stop the engine), you can remove the fob and get out - and the car will still be in gear and lurch forward, with possible dire consequences. Now I know you will say that I am at fault for not moving into D, but these things can happen. On other marques which shall remain nameless, you CANNOT remove the fob with the car in D (and there must be a reason for this which escapes Volvo). I have never driven a car before in which once the engine is started you can remove the key fob and the vehicle merrily continues on its way! Perhaps it's just me, but I think it is an unnecessary safety flaw... __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs.