Remote start

swishtony · Jun 29th, 2014, 22:31

I love the idea of this for those hot summer and cold winter days. How can it be added, is it only with the VOC pack or is it available on its own? Don't seem to be able to see too much about it on the Volvo web site. Thanks.

swishtony · Jun 29th, 2014, 22:53

Hmmm..... Having delved a bit deeper am I correct in saying remote start is not available in the UK?

simonjedrake · Jun 29th, 2014, 23:10

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Originally Posted by swishtony

Hmmm..... Having delved a bit deeper am I correct in saying remote start is not available in the UK?

Afraid so

Harvey1512 · Jun 30th, 2014, 09:39

One handy thing for hot days. As you walk towards the car, blip to open and hold the unlock blip down for a few seconds. This lowers all of the windows in the car. It is not aricon but it does take the worst of the oven effect away when you open the car doors as the trapped, baked air has been released.

Unfortunately this is completely ineffective in winter. What I would say is that if the XC60 is anything like my current V60 then the heating system warms up the car very quickly in winter, way quicker than my previous VAW car which was painfully slow. Yes pressing a button from inside your house would be lovely to start the car on a snowy morning but the current set up is not the worst.

Comput1 · Jun 30th, 2014, 14:15

Ineffective in winter....

Considered1 · Jun 30th, 2014, 14:57

You can have a remote heater fitted (dont think it even needs VOC), one of the members has done this who Im sure will be able to confirm as I cant recall who it was..

andymcp · Jun 30th, 2014, 20:24

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Originally Posted by swishtony

I love the idea of this for those hot summer and cold winter days. How can it be added, is it only with the VOC pack or is it available on its own? Don't seem to be able to see too much about it on the Volvo web site. Thanks.

Yes, it's available on its own, but unfortunately not in the UK.

http://accessories.volvocars.com/Acc...ent/VCC-473797

(link is for a D4 Auto MY2015 but the same accessory appears for other variations)

Considered1 · Jun 30th, 2014, 20:53

what about a Remote start, fuel-driven heater, maybe this is what the dealer was referring to.
or is this the same thing.. what I mean is a heater that can be operated remotely and not reliant upon the car being started up..

Jun 29th, 2014, 22:31	#1
swishtony Master Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hastings	Remote start I love the idea of this for those hot summer and cold winter days. How can it be added, is it only with the VOC pack or is it available on its own? Don't seem to be able to see too much about it on the Volvo web site. Thanks. __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 (181bhp) SE Lux Nav, Auto, Electric Silver, DSP, 4C, Pano Sunroof, Prem sound , F & R park assist, VOC, PCC, Tinted glass, WIP, FP.

Jun 29th, 2014, 22:53	#2
swishtony Master Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hastings	Hmmm..... Having delved a bit deeper am I correct in saying remote start is not available in the UK? __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 (181bhp) SE Lux Nav, Auto, Electric Silver, DSP, 4C, Pano Sunroof, Prem sound , F & R park assist, VOC, PCC, Tinted glass, WIP, FP.

Jun 30th, 2014, 09:39	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	One handy thing for hot days. As you walk towards the car, blip to open and hold the unlock blip down for a few seconds. This lowers all of the windows in the car. It is not aricon but it does take the worst of the oven effect away when you open the car doors as the trapped, baked air has been released. Unfortunately this is completely ineffective in winter. What I would say is that if the XC60 is anything like my current V60 then the heating system warms up the car very quickly in winter, way quicker than my previous VAW car which was painfully slow. Yes pressing a button from inside your house would be lovely to start the car on a snowy morning but the current set up is not the worst. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jun 30th, 2014, 14:57	#6
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	You can have a remote heater fitted (dont think it even needs VOC), one of the members has done this who Im sure will be able to confirm as I cant recall who it was.. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Jun 30th, 2014, 20:53	#8
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	what about a Remote start, fuel-driven heater, maybe this is what the dealer was referring to. or is this the same thing.. what I mean is a heater that can be operated remotely and not reliant upon the car being started up.. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Jun 30th, 2014, 14:15	#5
Comput1 New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2020 14:51 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London	Ineffective in winter....

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