More new MY14 XC60 owner questions

olly · Nov 9th, 2017, 17:40

A few more questions please....
1) Is there any way to get the engine to turn off when I pull out the key out?
2) There's something that looks like very widely spaced heater elements on the drivers side rearmost window. What's that for?
3) What logic is the car applying when using the handbrake. 90% of time I can just drive off and it disengages but sometimes, in reverse mostly (only?) I have to manually release it.

Thanks Oliver

Whyman · Nov 9th, 2017, 17:53

Mines a 2013 but probably the same.

1. You can take the key out once you have started the car? Not sure of the logic but you cannot stop the engine until auto is in park.

2. Radio aerial I think.

3. The handbrake only releases automatically if you have the seatbelt on. Do you always have it on when you are reversing?

wimorrison · Nov 9th, 2017, 18:47

You can stop the engine anytime whether in or out of gear by double tapping the start/stop button, or at least you can with the car stationary- never tried it when moving

simonjedrake · Nov 9th, 2017, 22:13

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

You can stop the engine anytime whether in or out of gear by double tapping the start/stop button, or at least you can with the car stationary- never tried it when moving

You can also do it when moving - but NOT recommended as you lose all power steering at the same time......!!!

GusGecko · Nov 11th, 2017, 09:39

As whyman says - radio aerial, and seatbelt must be on for auto release.

olly · Nov 13th, 2017, 13:55

Thanks for the replies. Wish I could configure it so that removing the key stopped the engine. Never mind.

Bit sad right now, dropped a brick on the boot threshold and it's left a pretty big gouge out it....grrr...plus yesterday I had a table in the boot and the metal leg has made a pretty deep scratch in the plastic of one of the rear pillars.

I need a car for "best" and a car for jobs!!

andrewpain · Nov 13th, 2017, 15:50

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Originally Posted by olly

Thanks for the replies. Wish I could configure it so that removing the key stopped the engine. Never mind.

Bit sad right now, dropped a brick on the boot threshold and it's left a pretty big gouge out it....grrr...plus yesterday I had a table in the boot and the metal leg has made a pretty deep scratch in the plastic of one of the rear pillars.

I need a car for "best" and a car for jobs!!

ouch...:-(

GusGecko · Nov 13th, 2017, 16:53

I know what you mean.... Ive got a rubber fitted boot tray and then a second rubber mat ontop so I can protect the inside when it's in 'work' mode. The dog grill also comes in handy if I REALLY need to fill up the boot...failing that... trailer!!

ellis128 · Nov 14th, 2017, 06:02

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Originally Posted by olly

Bit sad right now, dropped a brick on the boot threshold and it's left a pretty big gouge out it

We fitted one of the stainless rear bumper protectors as we have a dog and would scratch the lip of the bumper (bought from ebay) - would that cover the 'gouge'?

NigelDay · Nov 14th, 2017, 09:13

I have a 'Carbox' mat from the Roofbox Company which comes with an additional rubber mat to fold over the bumper. Worth a look - and not expensive.

Nov 9th, 2017, 17:40	#1
olly Junior Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2024 20:39 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Witney	More new MY14 XC60 owner questions A few more questions please.... 1) Is there any way to get the engine to turn off when I pull out the key out? 2) There's something that looks like very widely spaced heater elements on the drivers side rearmost window. What's that for? 3) What logic is the car applying when using the handbrake. 90% of time I can just drive off and it disengages but sometimes, in reverse mostly (only?) I have to manually release it. Thanks Oliver

Nov 9th, 2017, 17:53	#2
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:02 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	Mines a 2013 but probably the same. 1. You can take the key out once you have started the car? Not sure of the logic but you cannot stop the engine until auto is in park. 2. Radio aerial I think. 3. The handbrake only releases automatically if you have the seatbelt on. Do you always have it on when you are reversing? __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Nov 9th, 2017, 18:47	#3
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	You can stop the engine anytime whether in or out of gear by double tapping the start/stop button, or at least you can with the car stationary- never tried it when moving __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Nov 11th, 2017, 09:39	#5
GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	As whyman says - radio aerial, and seatbelt must be on for auto release. __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

Nov 13th, 2017, 16:53	#8
GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	I know what you mean.... Ive got a rubber fitted boot tray and then a second rubber mat ontop so I can protect the inside when it's in 'work' mode. The dog grill also comes in handy if I REALLY need to fill up the boot...failing that... trailer!! __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

Nov 13th, 2017, 13:55	#6
olly Junior Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2024 20:39 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Witney	Thanks for the replies. Wish I could configure it so that removing the key stopped the engine. Never mind. Bit sad right now, dropped a brick on the boot threshold and it's left a pretty big gouge out it....grrr...plus yesterday I had a table in the boot and the metal leg has made a pretty deep scratch in the plastic of one of the rear pillars. I need a car for "best" and a car for jobs!!

Nov 14th, 2017, 09:13	#10
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	I have a 'Carbox' mat from the Roofbox Company which comes with an additional rubber mat to fold over the bumper. Worth a look - and not expensive. __________________ 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.

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