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The alarm will sound for 30 second intervals, with a 10 second pause between intervals. This function cannot be
interrupted.
· If the battery or the siren are disconnected, the alarm will sound for five minutes
Arming (setting) the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key in the driver's door . One long flash of the
turn signals will confirm that the alarm is set.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the driver's door with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
Visual alarm signal
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by the backup siren. One alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
"Panic" function
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention, if you are within 10-15 feet (3-5) meters of the
car. .
Activate the "panic" function by pressing the red panic button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds or by
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, the interior lights will go on and the alarm will
sound.
The "panic" alarm can be turned off after 5 seconds by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or it
will stop automatically after 25 seconds.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 42 Alarm
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the right side of the dash:
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8. Fader control
9. · Preset buttons - radio
· CD-Disc No. selector
10. PROG - Reversing the tape
11. Dolby B NR button
12. Cassette eject
13. Not in use
14. Scan
15. Auto seek memory
16. · Radio - Seek tuning up/down
· TP-Next/Previous song
· CD -Next UP/Previous DOWN track
17. · Radio - Manual tuning
· TP -fast forward/Rewind
· CD -Music searchUP/DOWN
18. RND (random order play) button
19. Cassette slot
20. Display
21. Waveband selector (AM)
22. Waveband selectors (FM)
23. Anti-theft LED
TP = Applicable only in Tape Mode
CD = Applicable only when in CD mode and connected to a CD changer.
pg. 129 Anti -theft code
Anti-theft code
The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the vehicle or if the battery power is disconnected, a
special code must be entered to enable operation of the set.
Refer to the radio code card supplied with your vehicle or ask your Volvo retailer for the correct code.
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED will flash.
Anti-theft LED
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To enter the code
After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the set displays "COdE" when it is switched on.
Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons.
If the correct code is entered, "on" is displayed and the set is ready to use.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again from the beginning.
Incorrect code
If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the correct code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two hours. "OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
· the battery must be connected
· the ignition key must be turned to position I
· the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain (please refer to page 26 for information on turning
the headlights off).
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
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A - On/off switch
Push the button to switch on the radio. Press the button slightly longer to turn the radio off.
B - Volume control
Turn the button clockwise to increase the volume. The volume control is electronic and has no end stop.
C - Waveband selector
The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector buttons. The frequency and waveband is shown
on the display.
NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and one AM waveband. This makes it possible to store 2 x 6 FM stations and 6
AM stations in memory.
D - Setting frequency selection
The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequency selection intervals as follows:
Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON. "USA" will flash on the display.
Each time button 5 is pressed, the frequency selection will change from "USA" to "AUS", etc. When the correct
country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds and the radio will be ready for use.
E - Manual tuning
Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the right side to tune to higher frequencies. The tuned
frequency is displayed.
ST will be displayed to indicate stereo FM reception.
pg. 131 Radio SC -813
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A - Seek tuning up/down
Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the right side to tune to higher frequencies. The radio
seeks the next audible station and stops there. If you wish to continue the seek tuning, press the tune button again.
B - Preset programming
1. Tune to the desired frequency.
2. Depress and hold a preset button. The audio will cut out. Keep the button depressed until the audio comes on again
(approx. 2 seconds).
3. The frequency is now stored on this preset button.
C - Preset buttons
To select a pre-programed radio frequency, depress the preset button. The set frequency will be displayed.
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A - Automatic programming (Auto)
Please note that this function will not interfere with pre -stored stations on buttons 1-6.
This function automatically seeks and stores up to 8 strong AM or FM stations.
This is especially useful when travelling in areas where radio stations are unfamiliar.
1. Depress and hold the "AUTO" button for at least 1 second. A number of strong stations (max. 8) on the chosen
waveband are now automatically stored in the memory.
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