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The transmitters will also activate or allow "keyless" entry into the pa\
ssenger compartment or the
tailgate. They will also activate or deactivate the vehicle's alarm syst\
em(s).
The car can also be locked/unlocked with the key.
If one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact your nearest authorized\
Volvo retailer for replacement.
Buttons in remote control
1 - Fold key in/out, 2 - Lock, 3 - Approach lighting
4 - "Panic" function *, 5 - Unlock tailgate, 6 - Unlock
Using the remote control
Button 1: Press to extend the key. This button must also be pressed when the key\
is folded back into the
slot in the side of the remote control unit.
Button 2 (Lock): Press once to lock all doors, and the tailgate.
Button 3 (Approach lighting): Press this button when approaching the car at night to light up the \
interior courtesy light, parking lights, license plate lights and the li\
ghts in the sideview mirrors.
Button 4 (Panic): See
page 80 for more information on this function.
Button 5 (Tailgate unlock): Press this button twice within 3 seconds to unlock the tailgate (wi\
thout
unlocking the other doors).
Button 6 (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver's door only. Wait for at\
least 1 second
and press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, an\
d the tailgate.
NOTE:
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l If the doors are unlocked with the remote, the locks will automatically \
reengage (re-lock) and the
alarm will reset after 2 minutes unless a door has been opened.
l The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the key\
s.
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian 2306104388
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cau\
se undesired operation of the
device.
Canadian 2306104388A
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cau\
se undesired operation of the
device.
pg. 78 Remote keyless entry system
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Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates th\
at the battery is weak and should be
replaced.
To replace the battery
l Remove the cover by carefully prying up its rear edge with a small screw\
driver
l Replace the battery with a new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery shou\
ld be inserted with the plus
side upward. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with you\
r fingers.
l Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal seats corre\
ctly to help prevent moisture
from entering the unit.
NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or\
at your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from in\
side 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 a\
n accident, this may hinder
rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. The alarm will also sound.\
pg. 79 Locking and unlocking the car
Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate lock is incorporated in the central locking system and is l\
ocked or unlocked when the
driver's door is locked/unlocked.
The tailgate can be unlocked by:
l Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice.
l Using the central locking button on the driver's door.
l Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate unlock button (see illustration on page 77).
Automatic relocking:
If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without ope\
ning it, it will automatically relock
after approximately 2 minutes.
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NOTE: Please be aware that if the tailgate is unlocked using the tailgate unlo\
ck button, opened, and
closed again, it will remain unlocked and the alarm will not be rearmed. Press the lock button on the
remote control to relock the tailgate and rearm the alarm.
Central locking buttons
Central locking buttons
These buttons (located on the both front door armrests) can be used to\
lock/unlock all doors and the
tailgate and set the alarm.
The rear passenger doors can also be locked and unlocked with the indivi\
dual lock buttons on each door.
pg. 80 Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car. When armed,\
the alarm continuously
monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will se\
t off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipp\
ed with the optional movement
sensor).
l The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional in\
clination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
Arming the alarm
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Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key \
in the driver's door or press the
central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. One lo\
ng flash of the turn signals will
confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with t\
he key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n 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 turnin\
g on the interior lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. One alarm c\
ycle lasts for 25 seconds.
"Panic" button
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention\
. Activate the "panic" function by
pressing the red button on the remote control (see illustration on
page 77) 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 car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the rem\
ote control or will stop
automatically after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 s\
econd delay before the
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This function will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 81 Alarm
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Temporarily turning off the inclination and movement alarm
sensor(s) - accessory
This button will only be found in cars equipped with the accessory incli\
nation and/or movement sensors.
FCC ID: MAYDA5823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cau\
se undesired operation of the
device.
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the optional incli\
nation and movement alarm sensors
if, for example, you drive your car onto a ferry where the rocking of th\
e boat could trigger the alarm or if
a pet is left in the car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensors from \
the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from the Drive position (posit\
ion II) until you lock the car, you
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can press the button in the center console. The LED in the switch will l\
ight up and a message will be
displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnect\
ed.
The car can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE:
l This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm.
l The optional sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system t\
he next time the car is
unlocked and then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the top of\
the dash:
l LED off - the alarm is not armed
l LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
l LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has b\
een triggered
l Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be
displayed in the text window. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and the ala\
rm will re-arm after 2 minutes
unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
pg. 82 Child safety locks - rear doors
Child safety lock control in left rear
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door Child safety lock control in right rear door
Child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the ignition key or\
a screwdriver to adjust these
controls.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the out\
side.
B The door lock functions normally. WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position A.
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