
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote control.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the
alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The trunk is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with
An attempt is made to start the car with a non-approved key (a key not coded to the car's ignition).
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor)
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dashboard (see illustration):
Indicator light off - the alarm is not armed
The indicator light flashes every two seconds - the alarm is armed
The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered. The message
"ALARM TRIGGERED, CHECK CAR" will also be displayed.
Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be shown in the
information display. Contact your Volvo retailer to have the alarm system inspected and repaired if necessary.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door
open. One long 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 the key control. Two short flashes from the
car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked.
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 inserting the
key in the ignition switch.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
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1. Disconnecting the sensors. 2. Not in use
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5
minutes.
Temporarily turning off the accessory alarm sensor(s)
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if, for
example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in
the vehicle with the doors locked.
1. Turn the ignition key to position II and then back to position 0 and remove it from the ignition switch.
2. Press the button (1). The LED in the button will remain on for one minute after the key has been removed from the
ignition switch or until the car is locked.
Important
The accessory sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
then locked again.
This function will not turn off the vehicle's standard alarm.
U,S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)
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 must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)
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 cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Audio system On/Off
With the ignition key in position I or higher, press the POWER button to switch the audio system on or off.
If the audio system is active when the ignition is switched off, it will reactivate automatically when the car is restarted.
Selecting a sound source
Use the CD and AM/FM buttons to select the sound source of your choice.
Press the AM/FM button repeatedly to switch between FM1, FM2 and AM.
The selected sound source is shown in the display.
Volume control
Turn the volume knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or lower the volume. The volume can also be
increased (+) or lowered (-) using the optional steering wheel keypad.
Pause mode
When the volume is turned all the way down, the CD player switches to pause mode. Reactivate the player by turning
up the volume.
Volume control - ALARM
If a CD is playing when the radio receives an alarm bulletin (available in certain areas only), the CD player enters
pause mode. The bulletin is broadcast at the volume selected for this type of message.
After the bulletin has been completed, the audio system reverts to the originally selected sound source (radio or CD),
which is played at the volume that was selected for that source.
If the bulletin volume is adjusted while the bulletin is being broadcast, this new volume is saved and used for
subsequent bulletins.
Sound settings
1. Press SOUND.
2. Press the SOUND button repeatedly until you come to the setting that you wish to change. Choose BASS, TREBLE,
FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER (option), CENTER or SURROUND
1.
3. Use the TUNING knob to adjust the level. The display will show a scale from the min. to max. settings. The center
of this scale is the default setting.
Display text Sound setting
BASS Bass
TREBLE Treble
BALANCE Balance between the speakers on the left and right sides of the car
FADER Balance between the front and rear speakers
SUBWOOFER Level for the optional subwoofer (bass speaker)
CENTER Setting for the center speaker (Premium sound system only)
SURROUND Setting for surround sound (Premium sound system only)
1. The Center and Surround functions are only available on the Premium sound system.
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NOTE:
The settings for the center speaker can only be adjusted if Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II) or 3-channel stereo (3CH) is
selected in the menu.
The level for the subwoofer can only be set if SUBWOOFER is activated in the menu.
3-channel mode is recommended for AM/FM radio broadcasts.
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The stored stations can be found using the buttons 0-9.
When the radio is in auto-store mode, AUTO is shown in the display. AUTO disappears when you return to the
normal radio mode. Return to the normal radio mode by pressing the AM/FM button, EXIT, or by briefly pressing the
AUTO button (for less than approx. 0.5 seconds).
To return to the Auto-store mode, press the AUTO button briefly and select a stored station by pressing one of the
number keys (0-9)
Scanning - SCAN
This function automatically searches for the next strong AM or FM station signal. When the radio finds a station,
scanning is interrupted for approximately 8 seconds, after which it will continue scanning.
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1. Select radio mode using the AM/FM button.
2. Press SCAN (SCAN is shown in the display).
3. Press the SCAN or EXIT button to stop the scan function and listen to the selected station.
To start a new station scanning, repeat steps 1-3.
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS
This feature, which may not be available in your area, functions only with FM broadcasts. The radio in your car is
equipped with an advanced system allowing information from broadcasters to be transmitted visually, as text, together
with the audio signal. This information is then decoded by the radio and made available for several new and unique
features.
The RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System operates in the FM band only, and the information transmitted is
supplied exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has no control over the accuracy of the data or
information.
Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited at this time, but as the technology and benefits grow, you will find the
radio in your car is equipped to take advantage of this system.
PI (Program Information) seek
When an FM station has been stored as a preset, the radio also stores RBDS program information if it is available.
When the preset is selected at a later time, the radio tries to access updated program information. In weak signal areas,
there may be a delay before the station becomes audible. During this delay, there will be no sound.
PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT.
Radio text
Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display.
To start this function:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Select RADIOTEXT in the menu and press ENTER.
To deactivate this function, select RADIOTEXT again and press ENTER.
Alarm
Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations. The function cannot be deactivated.
"Alarm!" is shown in the radio display when an alarm message is sent. The function is used to warn motorists of
serious accidents, etc.
Program type/station format - PTY
The PTY function allows you to find stations whose programs suit your taste. Use the PTY function to select among
the different station formats shown in the list.
To show the format of the current station:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
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Index
pg. 193-196 Index
Numerics
12 volt socket, in trunk 86
12 volt socket, rear seat54
12 volt sockets44
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system)2
Active yaw control - AYC113
Airbag deployment21
Alarm94
All Wheel Drive110
Antifreeze150
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)2, 40
Approach lighting61, 89
ASC - speed compensated volume, audio system173
Audio functions171
Audio system - introduction168
Audio system menus, list of181
Audio system overview169
Autolock61
Automatic transmission - Geartronic108
Auxiliary equipment44
AWD110
B
Backrests, rear seat84
Battery drain - avoiding99
Battery maintenance153
Battery replacement154
Battery replacement, remote control91
Battery, conserving electrical current99
Battery, specifications189
Bi -Xenon headlights45, 156
Booster cushion33
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Panic alarm, central locking system remote control89
Parking assist115
Parking brake54
Parking light bulb, replacing157
Parking lights45
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling19
Personal settings61
PI (Program Information) seek175
Polishing141
Power door mirrors58
Power front seats79
Power moonroof59
Power steering fluid151
Power windows55
PremAir ®4
Program Information seek175
Program type, audio system175
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING153
R
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS175
Radio functions174
Radio station formats176
Radio text175
Rain sensor52
Reading lights, rear81
Rear fog light46
Rear park assist115
Rear reading lights81
Rear seat backrests, folding down84
Rear seat head restraints84
Rearview mirror57
Rearview mirror with compass (option)57
Refueling102
Remote control functions89
Remote control, battery replacement91
Remote controls, central locking system88
Removing a wheel136
Replacing fuses161
Reporting safety defects12
Restraint anchorages35
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Safety defects, reporting12
Safety locks, child93
Safety system components, inspecting31
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