Volvo XC40 (2019 year). Instruction - part 24

Connect the jump cable carefully to prevent
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.

5. Fold back the cover over your vehicle's posi-

tive (+) jump start terminal (2).

6. Clamp the other end of the red jumper cable

to your vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nal (2).

7. Clamp the black jumper cable onto the auxili-

ary battery's negative (-) terminal (3).

8. Clamp the other end of the black jumper

cable to your vehicle's negative (-) ground
point (4).

9. Make sure the jumper cables are securely

attached to help prevent sparks while jump
starting.

10. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and

let it run for a few minutes at a higher idling
speed than normal, about 1500 rpm.

11. Start the engine of the vehicle with the dead

battery.

Starting the vehicle (p. 372)

Do not touch the connections between the
cable and the vehicle during the start attempt.
Risk of sparking.

12. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse

order

‒ first the black cables and then the

red cables.

Make sure that none of the clamps of the
black jumper cables come into contact with
either vehicle's positive (+) jump start termi-
nals or either of the red jumper cable's con-
nected clamps.

WARNING

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts,

terminals, and related accessories contain

lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the state of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. Wash hands after han-

dling.

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WARNING

•

Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive.

•

Do not connect the jumper cable to any
part of the fuel system or to any moving
parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.

•

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces.

•

If contact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.

•

Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark. Do not smoke near the
battery. Failure to follow the instructions
for jump starting can lead to injury.

Related information

•

•

Ignition modes (p. 374)

•

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 181)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 376)

Detachable towbar

Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars
that are specially designed for the vehicle.

Driving with a trailer (p. 414)

The optional detachable trailer hitch may not
be available in all markets or on all models.
Consult your Volvo retailer.

Ball holder

Cotter pin

Towbar assembly

Locking bolt

Safety wire attachment bracket

Installing the ball holder

1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the

locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of
the towbar assembly.

2. Slide the ball holder into the towbar assem-

bly.

3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one

in the towbar assembly.

4. Slide the locking bolt through the towbar

assembly/ball holder.

5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of

the locking bolt.

WARNING

•

Be sure the towbar is securely locked in
position before attaching anything to it.

•

Always attach the trailer's safety wire
securely to the towbar's safety wire
attachment bracket.

Removing the ball holder

1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt

and slide the locking bolt out of the ball
holder/towbar assembly.

2. Pull the ball holder out of the towbar assem-

bly.

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Stowing the ball holder

WARNING

When not in use, the detachable ball holder

should always be properly stowed in the des-

ignated location under the floor of the cargo

compartment.

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Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 598)

Driving with a trailer

There are a number of things to consider when
towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the trailer
and how the load is distributed in the trailer.

Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi-
cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-
gers and any installed accessories, e.g. towbar,
reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by
the corresponding amount.

•

Towbars used on the vehicle must be
approved for the applicable use.

•

Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towbar complies with the
specified maximum towball weight. The
tongue weight is calculated as part of the
vehicle's payload.

•

Increase the tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.

•

The engine is subjected to more load than
usual when towing a trailer.

•

Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's han-
dling, durability and driving economy.

•

Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the
vehicle is very new. Wait until the mileage
has reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).

•

On long and steep downgrades, the vehicle's
brakes are subjected to much more load
than usual. When manually shifting, down-
shift and adapt speed accordingly.

•

Follow applicable regulations regarding per-
mitted speed and weight.

•

Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a long
and steep incline.

•

The maximum trailer weights given only apply
to altitudes up to 1000 meters (3280 feet)
above sea level. At higher altitudes, engine
power (and thus the vehicle's climbing ability)
is decreased due to the reduced air density,
and the maximum trailer weight must there-
fore be reduced. The weight of the vehicle
and trailer must be decreased by 10% for
each additional 1000 m (3280 feet) or part
thereof.

•

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more
than 12%.

•

Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.

•

The trailer's brakes must be balanced with
the vehicle's brakes to help ensure safe
stops (follow applicable local regulations).

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Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not
be used on Volvos, nor should safety
chains be attached to the bumper.

•

Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.

•

Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake
system directly to the vehicle brake sys-
tem, nor a trailer's lighting system directly
to the vehicle lighting system. Consult
your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
correct installation.

•

When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety
chains or wire must be correctly fastened
to the attachment points provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety
chain or wire must never be fastened to
or wound around the towing ball.

The optional detachable trailer hitch may not
be available in all markets or on all models.
Consult your Volvo retailer.

Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer,
driving at high altitudes and fuel quality are
factors that significantly increase a vehicle's
fuel consumption.

Trailer weights

WARNING

Please adhere to the recommendations provi-

ded for trailer weight. If the recommendations

are not followed, the vehicle and trailer may

be difficult to control during evasive maneu-

vers and braking.

Checking trailer lights (p. 417)

The specified maximum trailer weights are
those permitted by Volvo. National vehicle
regulations may set additional restrictions on
trailer weight and speed. The trailer hitches
may be certified for higher towing weights
than the vehicle is permitted to tow.

Self-leveling suspension

The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to
keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardless of
load (up to the maximum permitted weight).
When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of the
vehicle will be slightly lowered, which is normal.

Driving in hilly terrain or hot weather

In certain conditions, there is a risk of overheat-
ing when driving with a trailer. If overheating of
the engine and drive system is detected, a warn-
ing symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel
along with a message.

The automatic transmission selects the optimal
gear for the current load and engine speed.

Steep inclines

Do not lock the automatic transmission into a
higher gear than what the engine can handle

‒ it

is not always preferable to drive in high gears at
low rpm.

Parking on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Put the gear selector in P.

4. Release the brake pedal.

Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehicle
is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.

Starting on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Put the gear selector in D.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.

Related information

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Trailer Stability Assist

* (p. 416)

•

•

Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 598)

•

Overheating of engine and transmission
(p. 410)

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Trailer Stability Assist

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA

) is a function

designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is tow-
ing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have
begun to sway. The function is part of the Elec-
tronic Stability Control system ESC

Reasons for swaying

A vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for
various reasons. Normally this only occurs at high
speeds. However, if the trailer is overloaded or
unevenly distributed, e.g. too far back, there is a
risk of swaying even at low speeds.

Swaying may be caused by factors such as:

•

The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden,
strong crosswind.

•

The vehicle and trailer are traveling on an
uneven road or over a bump.

•

Sudden movements of the steering wheel.

Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult or
impossible to stop it. This makes the vehicle and
trailer difficult to control and there is a risk of
swerving into oncoming traffic or driving off the
road.

Trailer Stability Assist function

Trailer Stability Assist continuously monitors the
vehicle's movements, particularly lateral move-

ments. If swaying is detected, the brakes are
applied individually on the front wheels, which has
a stabilizing effect on the vehicle and trailer. This
is often enough to enable the driver to regain
control of the vehicle.

If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first
attempt is not adequate to stop the swaying
motion, the brakes are applied on all wheels and
engine power is temporarily reduced. As the
swaying motion begins to decrease and the vehi-
cle and trailer have once again become stable,
TSA stops regulating the brakes/engine power
and the driver regains control of the vehicle.

Driving with a trailer (p. 414)

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the
driver selects the sport mode by deactivating

ESC

in the center display's menu system.

Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the
driver tries to compensate for the swaying motion
by moving the steering wheel rapidly, because
the system will then not be able to determine if it
is the trailer or the driver causing the swaying.

When Trailer Stability Assist is
activated, the ESC symbol is
displayed in the instrument
panel.

Related information

•

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 246)

Trailer Stability Assist

Electronic Stability Control

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Checking trailer lights

When connecting a trailer, make sure that all of
the lights on the trailer are functioning before
starting to drive.

Trailer turn signals and brake lights

If one or more of the turn signals or brake lights
on the trailer is not working, a symbol and mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument panel.
The other lights on the trailer must be checked
manually by the driver before the vehicle is driven.

Symbol

Message

•

Trailer turn indicator

Right

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer turn indicator

Left

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer brake light

Malfunc-

tion

If any of the trailer's turn signal lights is not work-
ing, the turn signal symbol in the instrument
panel will also flash more quickly than normal.

Trailer rear fog light

When a trailer is connected, the vehicle's rear fog
light may not illuminate and rear fog light func-
tionality is instead transferred to the trailer. If this
is the case, check to see if the trailer is equipped
with a rear fog light before activating the vehicle's

fog lights when driving with a trailer to help
ensure safe operation.

Checking trailer lights

Automatic check

When the trailer has been connected to the vehi-
cle's electrical system, its lights can be checked
by automatically activating them. This function
helps the driver check that the trailer's lights are
functioning correctly before starting to drive.

In order to perform this check, the engine must
be turned off.

1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar,

the message

Automatic Trailer Lamp

Check

will appear in the instrument panel.

2. Acknowledge the message by pressing the

O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad.
> The light check will begin.

3. Get out of the vehicle to perform the check.

> All of the lights on the trailer will begin

flashing, and then illuminate separately
one at a time.

4. Visually check that all of the trailer's lights

are functioning correctly.

5. After a short time, all of the trailer's lights will

start flashing again.
> The light check is completed.

Disabling the automatic check

The automatic light check can be disabled in the
center display.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Deselect

Automatic Trailer Lamp Check

Manual check

If the automatic check has been disabled, the
check can be started manually.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view.

2. Tap

My Car

Lights and Lighting

3. Select

Manual Trailer Lamp Check

> The light check will begin. Get out of the

vehicle to perform the check.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 414)

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Towing using a towline

This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.

Before towing another vehicle, check applicable
speed limit regulations.

Preparations and towing

Note that the vehicle must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.

•

Do not tow a vehicle with automatic
transmission at a speed greater than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distance
greater than 80 km (50 miles).

WARNING

•

Ignition mode II must be active – all air-
bags are deactivated in ignition mode I.

•

Always have the remote key in the vehicle
when it is towed.

WARNING

The brake and steering servos do not work

when the engine is off – it takes

about 5 times more pressure on the brake

pedal and steering requires much more effort

than normal.

1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.

3. Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without

pressing the brake pedal, press and hold the
start button for about 4 seconds. Release
the button.

4. Move the gear selector to neutral (N) and

release the parking brake.

If the battery charge level is too low, it may
not be possible to release the parking brake.
Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if
the battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driving.

5. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi-

cle slows down by applying light pressure to
the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarring
movements.

6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the

vehicle.

Jump starting

Do not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use an
auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge level
is so low that the engine cannot be started.

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 419)

Attempting to tow with the engine running
could result in damage to the three-way cata-
lytic converter.

Related information

•

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 149)

•

Recovery (p. 420)

•

Jump starting using another battery (p. 412)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 376)

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Attaching and removing the towing

eyelet

Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw the
towing eyelet securely into place in the threaded
outlet behind the cover on the right-hand side of
the front and rear bumpers.

If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there
is no rear attachment for the towing eye.

Attaching the towing eyelet

Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in
a foam block under the floor in the cargo
compartment.

Front: Remove the cover by pressing on the
mark with a finger.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

Rear: Remove the cover - press the marker
with your finger while prying open the oppo-
site side/corner open with a coin or similar.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

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4. Screw in the towing eyelet until it reaches its

stop. Fasten the eyelet securing by, for exam-
ple, inserting a lug wrench

* through it and

using this as a lever.

It is important that the towing eye is screwed
in securely as far as possible.

Removing the towing eyelet:

–

After use, unscrew the towing eyelet and
return it to its storage location.

Replace the cover on the bumper.

In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be
used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.
The vehicle's position and ground clearance
determines if this is possible.

If the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the
ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient,

attempting to pull it up using the towing eyelet
may result in damage.

If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow truck's
lifting device instead of using the towing eyelet.

WARNING

No person or object should be behind the tow

truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed

of the truck.

Towing using a towline (p. 418)

The towing eyelet is only intended for towing
on roads, and must not be used to pull vehi-
cles from ditches or any similar purpose
involving severe strain. Call a tow truck for
professional assistance.

Related information

•

•

Recovery (p. 420)

•

Tool kit (p. 506)

Recovery

This section refers to transporting the vehicle
with a tow truck or similar vehicle.

Call a professional towing service for assistance.

In certain conditions, the towing eyelet can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.

The vehicle's location and ground clearance
determine if it can be lifted onto a tow truck. If
the incline of the tow truck is too steep or if the
ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient,
attempting to pull it up may result in damage. In
this case, the vehicle should only be lifted with
the tow truck's lifting equipment.

WARNING

No person or object should be behind the tow

truck when the vehicle is lifted onto the bed

of the truck.

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 419)

Note that the vehicle must always be towed
with the wheels rolling forward.

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Related information

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HomeLink

®11

is a programmable remote control,

integrated in the vehicle electrical system, that
can control up to three different devices (e.g.
garage door opener, alarm system, outdoor and
indoor lighting, etc.) and thereby replace the
remote controls for these.

General

The illustration is generic – the design may vary.

Button 1

Button 2

Button 3

Indicator light

HomeLink

is delivered integrated in the rearview

mirror. The HomeLink

panel consists of three

programmable buttons and an indicator light in
the mirror.

For more information about HomeLink

, please

visit www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.

Save the original remote controls for future pro-
gramming (e.g. for use in another vehicle). It is
also advisable to delete the button programming
if the vehicle is sold.

Related information

•

Using HomeLink (p. 423)

•

Programming HomeLink

* (p. 422)

•

Type approval for HomeLink

Certain markets only.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

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Programming HomeLink

Follow these instructions to program
HomeLink

, reset all programming, or program

individual buttons.

www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/
HomeLinkGentex or call 1-800-355-3515.

In some vehicles, the ignition must be on or in
the "accessory position" before HomeLink

can be programmed or used. It can be a good
idea to put new batteries in the remote con-
trol being replaced by HomeLink

for faster

programming and better radio signal trans-
mission. The HomeLink

buttons should be

reset before programming.

WARNING

While HomeLink

is being programmed, the

garage door or gate being programmed may

be activated. Make sure that no one is near

the door or gate during programming. When

programming a garage door opener, it is

advised to park outside of the garage.

1. Point the remote control at the HomeLink

button to be programmed and hold it about
2-8 cm (1-3 inches) from the button. Do not
obstruct the HomeLink

indicator light.

Note: Some remote controls are more effec-
tive at programming HomeLink

from a dis-

tance of about 15-20 cm (6-12 inches). Try
moving the remote control closer or further
away if you are experiencing any difficulties
programming.

2. Press and hold both the remote control but-

ton and the HomeLink

button to be pro-

grammed.

3. Do not release the buttons until the indicator

light has stopped flashing slowly (about once
a second) and either flashes quickly (about
10 times a second) or glows steadily.
> Steady glow: Indication that program-

ming is complete. Press the programmed
button twice to activate.

Flashing quickly: The device being pro-
grammed with HomeLink

may have a

security function that requires an extra
step. Try pressing the programmed button
twice to see whether the programming
works. Otherwise, continue with the fol-
lowing steps.

4. Locate the "training" button

on the

receiver for the e.g. garage door opener. It is
usually located near the antenna bracket on
the receiver.

5. Press and release the "training" button once.

Programming must be completed within 30
seconds after pressing the button.

6. Press and release the HomeLink

button to

be programmed. Repeat the press/hold/
release sequence a second time. For some
receivers, the sequence may need to be
repeated a third time.
> Programming is now completed and the

garage door, gate, etc. should now be
activated when the programmed button is
pressed.

If you experience any difficulties programming,
please contact HomeLink

at:

Certain markets only.

The name and color of the button varies depending on the manufacturer.

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Programming individual buttons

To program an individual HomeLink

button:

1. Press and hold the desired button for about

20 seconds.

2. When the indicator light on HomeLink

starts flashing slowly, it is possible to pro-
gram as usual.

Note: If the button you are reprogramming
does not program with a new device, it will
return to the previously saved programming.

Resetting the HomeLink

buttons

It is only possible to reset all HomeLink

buttons

at once. It is not possible to reset individual but-
tons. Individual buttons can only be reprogram-
med.

–

Press and hold the outer buttons (1 and 3)
on HomeLink

for about 10 seconds.

> When the indicator light goes from a

steady glow to flashing, the buttons have
been reset and are ready for reprogram-
ming.

Related information

•

Using HomeLink (p. 423)

•

HomeLink

* (p. 421)

•

Type approval for HomeLink

Using HomeLink

Once HomeLink

is programmed, it can be

used instead of the separate remote controls.

Press and hold the programming button. The
garage door, gate, alarm system, etc. will be acti-
vated (this may take several seconds). If the but-
ton is held down for more than 20 seconds,
reprogramming will begin. The indicator light will
glow steadily or flash when the button has been
pressed. The original remote controls may be
used concurrently with HomeLink

if desired.

If the ignition is off, HomeLink

works for

30 minutes after the driver's door has been
opened.

Type approval for HomeLink

HomeLink

cannot be used if the car is

locked and the alarm is armed from the out-
side.

WARNING

•

If you use HomeLink

to open a garage

door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.

•

Do not use HomeLink

with any garage

door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by US fed-
eral safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the
door to stop and reverse - does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For
more information, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.

Related information

•

•

•

For more information, see support.volvocars.com.

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Type approval for HomeLink

FCC (USA) and IC (Canada)

This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and
Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

WARNING

The transmitter has been tested and complies

with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifica-

tions not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.

Type approval for EU

Gentex Corporation hereby declares that
HomeLink

Model UAHL5 complies with the

Radio equipment directive 2014/53/EU.

Wavelengths within which the radio equipment
operates:

•

433.05MHz-434.79MHz <10mW E.R.P.

•

868.00MHz-868.60MHz <25mW E.R.P.

•

868.70MHz-868.20MHz <25mW E.R.P.

•

869.40MHz-869.65MHz <25mW E.R.P.

•

869.70MHz-870.00MHz <25mW E.R.P.

Certificate holder address: Gentex Corporation,
600 North Centennial Street, Zeeland MI 49464,
USA

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HomeLink

* (p. 421)

Compass

An integrated compass in the upper right corner
of the rearview mirror shows the direction the
vehicle is traveling.

Rearview mirror with compass.

Eight different compass directions are shown
with the abbreviations:

(north),

(northeast),

(east),

(southeast),

(south),

(south-

west),

(west) and

(northwest).

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the compass

(p. 425)

•

Calibrating the compass

* (p. 425)

Certain markets only.

The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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Activating and deactivating the

compass

An integrated compass in the upper right corner
of the rearview mirror shows the direction the
vehicle is traveling.

Activating and deactivating the
compass

The compass is automatically activated when the
vehicle is started.

To deactivate/activate the compass manually:

–

Use a paper clip or similar object to press the
button on the bottom of the mirror.

Related information

•

Compass

•

Calibrating the compass

* (p. 425)

Calibrating the compass

The globe is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass should be calibrated if the vehicle
is driven from one zone to another.

To calibrate the compass:

1. Stop the vehicle in a large, open area away

from steel constructions and high-voltage
power lines.

2. Start the engine and switch off all electrical

equipment (climate system, wipers, etc.) and
make sure all doors are closed.