Where is the Volvo start button?

[Walter]

Volvo start button is located on the right side of the steering wheel, a circular button is the start button. The start button is part of the smart car system, serving as a simplified ignition button that can also turn off the engine. Volvo models include: Volvo XC40, Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo New S60, Volvo XC60, etc. Taking the 2021 Volvo S90 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 5090mm, width 1879mm, height 1450mm, wheelbase 3061mm, minimum ground clearance 153mm, and fuel tank capacity 55L.

[DiAlice]

As a Volvo owner for five years, I can tell you the start button is actually very conspicuous. In newer models, there's a chrome-plated round button near the gearshift labeled START/STOP. For older models, there's a silver button on the right side of the steering wheel - quite easy to locate. When first using the car, don't focus on searching around the steering wheel center; unlike Mercedes, Volvo doesn't hide it there. The start button in electronic gearshift models is particularly large with a solid pressing feel. Don't rush to look for a keyhole when entering - it's all keyless ignition now; just step on the brake and press the button with the key in your pocket. If you can't find it, try clearing any clutter in the center console area - sometimes it gets blocked by coffee cups.

[DelCamilla]

Just picked up the XC60 last week, and the salesperson personally showed me the start button location. Remember three key points: First, it's only visible from the driver's seat. Second, it's on the black panel to the right of the gear lever. Third, it features a breathing light effect. Unlike BMW's red button, Volvo uses a metallic rotary knob design that emits white light when the engine is off. During the test drive, I accidentally pressed the electronic handbrake at the front of the gear lever, but actually, the start button is about 20 centimeters away from the handbrake. For beginners, I suggest not adjusting the seat first when getting into the driver's seat—just stretch your right hand straight to feel the most prominent round button on the center console.

[VonAna]

Found an interesting phenomenon: the start buttons of all Volvo models are hidden within rectangular frames on the piano black panels. For instance, in the S90, it's located beneath the air vents, while in the XC40, it sits right next to the wireless phone charging pad. The pure electric models are more unique, as their start buttons have been replaced with touch-sensitive operations. Once, when I was driving a friend's older V60, the carbon fiber trim he had installed almost covered the start button's position. In fact, manufacturers follow ergonomic principles in their designs—when your right hand naturally hangs down, your index finger naturally lands on the start area. If you can't find it, you can feel three fingers' width to the right along the gear lever.

[OSarah]

Common issues in repair shops: Eight out of ten Volvos are brought in due to key fob battery depletion and difficulty locating the start button. In reality, the button's position is quite identifiable—remember that for all fuel-powered models, it's located within a 10 cm radius to the right of the gear shift. A special case applies to hybrid models, where the start button is accompanied by a driving mode selector; be careful not to press the wrong one. The Polestar 2's start mechanism is even more concealed, requiring a firm press on the brake pedal while touching the gear lever base. Owners wearing thick gloves in winter should note that metal buttons are harder to locate than rubber ones, so familiarizing yourself with their positions beforehand is advisable. The new EX90 has gone a step further by eliminating physical buttons altogether, opting for screen-based activation instead.

[SanJustin]

After comparing German cars, I realized Volvo's start button design is full of Nordic characteristics. Since the first keyless-start XC90, the start button has always been on the right side of the gearshift area. The Polestar performance version has the most unique position—it's actually hidden on the inclined surface below the right side of the steering wheel. I drove a 2018 S90, and that metal button with spiral patterns had an excellent tactile feel. Interestingly, the manufacturer still retains the traditional keyhole as a backup start position, hidden under a side panel on the steering column. If new owners can't find it, try pressing the brake pedal hard—the button's backlight will automatically illuminate to indicate its location.