XC 60 remote start

Chrisgg90 · Oct 22nd, 2016, 11:19

Hey just wandering if anyone can give me info on the remote start. Is this a standard feature where it can be remote started from the key fob or do I need to have Volvo on call and use it from the app ? Been trying to read up but can't find anything difinative that tells me. Apologies if it's s stupid question but this is my first Volvo coming from VW and BMW ( not sorry to leave BMW) Just the remote start will be handy for my Mrs getting the car defrosted in the morning while trying to sort the wee guy out etc.

Choppie · Oct 22nd, 2016, 13:10

I believe it's illegal in the U.K. Some posted the specifics but your not allowed to have the engine running when not in the vehicle.

Chrisgg90 · Oct 22nd, 2016, 14:57

Thanks for the info. Typical UK

Clan · Oct 22nd, 2016, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Chrisgg90

Thanks for the info. Typical UK

don't worry it very quickly warms up , it has an electric heating element in the heater .

Fursty Ferret · Oct 22nd, 2016, 17:04

Mine doesn't!

Chrisgg90 · Oct 22nd, 2016, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Clan

don't worry it very quickly warms up , it has an electric heating element in the heater .

Yeah just though would of been good she could of started it in the house to defrost or whatever, as she will go out and open it and run it on the drive anyway before she gets in it.

wimorrison · Oct 22nd, 2016, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Fursty Ferret

Mine doesn't!

Neither does mine, in fact neither of my XC60s have had this and as there isn't a fuse for a heating element but there are fuses for everything else on the car that is further evidence that there isn't such a heater fitted in the UK.

NigelDay · Oct 22nd, 2016, 19:21

I asked the remote starting question some time ago, specifically because (in theory) you could get a European dealer to 'switch this on' through VIDA. The response seemed to be that as easily as it could be switched on, the UK dealer could accidentally (or deliberately) switch it off. It is a UK insurance restriction, although I believe the F-Pace has this because there is an additional built-in level of security to satisfy the insurers. Perhaps Arianne may comment on this.

wimorrison · Oct 22nd, 2016, 19:46

It isn't insurance that is the problem, it is the legislation of the country that prevents it

It is illegal under the RTA and CUR to leave a vehicle idling unnecessarily and this is explained in the Highway Code. You can be fined under the Vehicle Emissions for leaving a vehicle idling - even at traffic lights!

GJB · Oct 22nd, 2016, 21:03

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

It isn't insurance that is the problem, it is the legislation of the country that prevents it

It is illegal under the RTA and CUR to leave a vehicle idling unnecessarily and this is explained in the Highway Code. You can be fined under the Vehicle Emissions for leaving a vehicle idling - even at traffic lights!

Also illegal in Sweden

Oct 22nd, 2016, 11:19	#1
Chrisgg90 New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2016 10:01 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kilbarchan	XC 60 remote start Hey just wandering if anyone can give me info on the remote start. Is this a standard feature where it can be remote started from the key fob or do I need to have Volvo on call and use it from the app ? Been trying to read up but can't find anything difinative that tells me. Apologies if it's s stupid question but this is my first Volvo coming from VW and BMW ( not sorry to leave BMW) Just the remote start will be handy for my Mrs getting the car defrosted in the morning while trying to sort the wee guy out etc.

Oct 22nd, 2016, 13:10	#2
Choppie Junior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2020 07:33 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Warrington	I believe it's illegal in the U.K. Some posted the specifics but your not allowed to have the engine running when not in the vehicle. __________________ XC60 (65) R-Design Lux Nav Auto D4 AWD Ice White, Driver Support Pack, Winter Pack, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Laminated Privacy Glass;

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NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	I asked the remote starting question some time ago, specifically because (in theory) you could get a European dealer to 'switch this on' through VIDA. The response seemed to be that as easily as it could be switched on, the UK dealer could accidentally (or deliberately) switch it off. It is a UK insurance restriction, although I believe the F-Pace has this because there is an additional built-in level of security to satisfy the insurers. Perhaps Arianne may comment on this. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Oct 22nd, 2016, 19:46	#9
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	It isn't insurance that is the problem, it is the legislation of the country that prevents it It is illegal under the RTA and CUR to leave a vehicle idling unnecessarily and this is explained in the Highway Code. You can be fined under the Vehicle Emissions for leaving a vehicle idling - even at traffic lights! __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ... Last edited by wimorrison; Oct 22nd, 2016 at 20:00.

Oct 22nd, 2016, 14:57	#3
Chrisgg90 New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2016 10:01 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kilbarchan	Thanks for the info. Typical UK

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Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	Mine doesn't!

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