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Aug 19th, 2019, 12:34 | #1 |
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Newbie - key question
Hello All - picked up a 2011 XC60 D3 over the weekend - looking forward to a few years of Volvo motoring. Previous vehicle was a Honda CR-V Petrol auto, so looking forward to saving some money on fuel!
I have a question about the 'key' - I have looked in the manual and can't find an answer. My vehicle requires you to put the key in the slot on the dash to start it; however, I found out (whilst stationary) that once the engine is started you can remove it from that slot, and the engine continues to run, which I was surprised about. The only reason I'd want to remove the key once the engine was started would be to stop my other traditional keys (on the same ring) scratching that bit of the dash below the slot. The manual doesn't say you can do this, so I'm wondering if it's OK to remove the key after starting? TIA Phillip |
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Aug 19th, 2019, 18:15 | #3 |
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I've found it particularly useful when about to reverse off the drive and someone wants to go back in the house to retrieve their glasses / wallet / game / drink / go to the toilet.
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Aug 19th, 2019, 22:22 | #4 |
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I keep my car key separate and have a nifty little Volvo ‘branded’ zipped faux leather key case to store it in (fleabay’s finest). I feel this is both safer and prevents keys from rattling around the dashboard.
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Aug 19th, 2019, 22:44 | #5 |
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My 2015 V60 doesn't need the "key" to be in the slot to either start the engine or stop it. The advantage of having it in the slot is that somehow it detects the remote control battery voltage; so it can be changed before it becomes an issue.
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Aug 22nd, 2019, 15:21 | #6 |
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Never used the slot since the second day of ownership. Just keep it in my pocket.
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Aug 22nd, 2019, 15:25 | #7 |
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you must have the keyless system then :-) does it unlock the doors when you press the handle ?
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to answer the main question, I agree it is a pain and think its the first car key I have had without a key ring for the same reason not wanting to scratch the dash |
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Aug 22nd, 2019, 20:43 | #9 |
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I quickly found out about it potentially scratching the dash of I left the key in. Now I am in the habit of putting the key in my pocket as soon as I start up. As I’m not getting in and out a lot, it doesn’t really both me. I do enjoy the convenience of keyless start each time I get a hire car with it though.
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