Remote start (ERS)*

Remote start (ERS – Engine Remote Start) means that the car's engine can be started remotely in order to warm up/cool down the passenger compartment before departure. ERS is activated via key and/or via Volvo On Call*, see .

The climate control starts with the same settings that were being used when the car was parked.

An ERS-started engine is activated for a maximum of 15 minutes, then it is switched off. After two ERS-activations the engine must be started in the normal way before ERS can be re-used.

ERS is only available in cars with automatic gearbox and cars that have a bonnet switch1 installed.

 Note

The service life of the remote control key's battery is affected by the ERS function. In the event of frequent use of ERS the battery should therefore be changed once per year, see Remote control key - replacing the battery.

 Note

Follow local/national rules/regulations on idling.

 Warning

To remote-start the engine, the following criteria must be met:

  • The car must be supervised.
  • There must be no people or animals inside or around the car.
  • The car must not be parked in a closed, unventilated area - the exhaust gases may seriously injure humans and animals.
  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Available in the XC60, cars with alarm, most cars with 4-cylinder engines or if ERS is selected for new construction.