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S40 & V40
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
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Body and interior
The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages. Keys
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Remote keyless entry system41
Doors and locks42
Alarm43
Trunk/Tailgate/Glove compartment45
Opening the trunk from the inside (S40)46
Front seats47
Child safety locks49
Rear/side view mirrors/Vanity mirrors50
Interior lights, Sunroof51
Sunroof52
Hood/Luggage cover53
Storage compartments54
Folding rear seat55
Securing cargo56
Cargo space/Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack57
Side cargo net, Cargo net58
Weight distribution, Handling, Roadholding, Roof racks59
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"keyless" entry into the passenger compartment or the trunk. You will be supplied with two coded key ring
transmitters, which will enable you to lock/unlock all doors and the trunk/tailgate and fuel filler door from a distance
of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters).
The Remote also activates/deactivates the alarm system that comes standard with this car.
The car can also be locked/unlocked with the key.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Using the remote control
Press the LOCK button once to lock all doors and trunk/tailgate.
Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door only. Press this button again
(within 10 seconds) to unlock other doors, trunk/tailgate.
Press the OPEN trunk/tailgate button to unlock the tailgate/trunk.
NOTE : If only the driver's door is unlocked, the lock will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will be set
after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the keys. See the following page.
Remote control not functioning.
If the remote control is not functioning, the car can be opened using the master or service key in the driver's door.
Note: The remote control will not function if a key is left in the ignition switch.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the car. The alarm would be activated
and would sound when one of the doors is opened. The doors must not be locked using the remote transmitter while
the vehicle is occupied. In case of an accident, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle.
*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: The panic button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 42 Doors and locks
Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The key (used on the driver's door) the remote control, or central locking button, will lock/unlock all doors,
trunk/tailgate.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
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