Remote start

WhatNext? · Sep 25th, 2018, 09:03

Why do I get the message that I need to start the engine, having had it remotely started. I cannot move it in gear too, so I can't ignore it and drive away

It ends up switching off the engine and then restarting

Am I missing something here?

Lexman8 · Sep 25th, 2018, 09:12

I guess it's a security feature. Doing a 'normal' start after a remote one means the system checks for a valid key inside the car.

Mine doesn't switch off and restart the engine. Turning the knob simply activates all the other systems.

cassell · Sep 25th, 2018, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloke69

Why do I get the message that I need to start the engine, having had it remotely started. I cannot move it in gear too, so I can't ignore it and drive away

It ends up switching off the engine and then restarting

Am I missing something here?

No need to switch off, just press the brake pedal and turn the engine start knob as usual.

This will activate all of the car's systems that remain dormant during a remote start.

Quacker · Sep 25th, 2018, 20:26

Volvo are overestimating the ability of their customers to work this stuff out for themselves. Please don’t take this to be an insult, it is just a fact that many modern systems are not as obvious to customers as the engineers who designed them assume them to be. For instance, it took a lot of head-scratching for me to work out how the single panoramic roof switch worked for all its functions. Yes, it is obvious once we know how, but in the begining, not so much.

WhatNext? · Sep 25th, 2018, 21:10

Actually, I quite like it the quirky way it is.

It is what attracted me to Volvo in the first place

Thinking about it, this actually makes sense to have the brakes depressed first ...

nu11eaf · Sep 30th, 2018, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloke69

Why do I get the message that I need to start the engine, having had it remotely started. I cannot move it in gear too, so I can't ignore it and drive away

It ends up switching off the engine and then restarting

Am I missing something here?

After a remote start your engine will be running to preheat defrost or cool the car but the ignition system is not turned on to activate other functions and safety features as well as steering lock and gear shift lock, a simple turn of the start knob is all thats required to do this but the key needs to be present to allow this as another safety/security feature.

GTA SOL · Sep 30th, 2018, 14:36

What I get in the car and start it up, assuming it is below 10 degrees outside, all my heating settings (seats, steering wheel etc) kick in.

However when I remote start when it is below 10 degrees, none of these heating settings kick in.

What am I doing wrong?

Sep 25th, 2018, 09:03	#1
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:38 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	Remote start Why do I get the message that I need to start the engine, having had it remotely started. I cannot move it in gear too, so I can't ignore it and drive away It ends up switching off the engine and then restarting Am I missing something here? __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Sep 25th, 2018, 09:12	#2
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:41 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	I guess it's a security feature. Doing a 'normal' start after a remote one means the system checks for a valid key inside the car. Mine doesn't switch off and restart the engine. Turning the knob simply activates all the other systems. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or...

Sep 25th, 2018, 20:26	#4
Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	Volvo are overestimating the ability of their customers to work this stuff out for themselves. Please don’t take this to be an insult, it is just a fact that many modern systems are not as obvious to customers as the engineers who designed them assume them to be. For instance, it took a lot of head-scratching for me to work out how the single panoramic roof switch worked for all its functions. Yes, it is obvious once we know how, but in the begining, not so much. __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Sep 25th, 2018, 21:10	#5
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Today 20:38 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	Actually, I quite like it the quirky way it is. It is what attracted me to Volvo in the first place Thinking about it, this actually makes sense to have the brakes depressed first ... __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Sep 30th, 2018, 14:36	#7
GTA SOL Junior Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 10:28 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	What I get in the car and start it up, assuming it is below 10 degrees outside, all my heating settings (seats, steering wheel etc) kick in. However when I remote start when it is below 10 degrees, none of these heating settings kick in. What am I doing wrong? __________________ XC60 Inscription D5 PowerPlus MY18.5; Winter Pack; Intelesafe Assist; Keyless Entry; Tinted Windows; Apple Car Play; Tempa spare wheel

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