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Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate lock is incorporated in the central locking system and is l\
ocked or unlocked when all doors
are 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 above\
).
l Relock the tailgate using the remote's "Lock" button.
Automatic relocking:
l If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without ope\
ning it, it will automatically
relock after approximately 2 minutes.
Note: If you open the tailgate and close it again, it will remain unlocked an\
d the alarm will not be
rearmed. Press the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailg\
ate and rearm the alarm.
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Power child locks (option)
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least position 1.
2. Press the button shown above.
Indicator light in the button ON: the doors cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from
the outside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors can be opened from the inside.
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Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set 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 vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
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movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the vehicle using the \
key in the driver's door or press
the central lock button on driver's doors with the door open. One long f\
lash 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.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm c\
ycle lasts for 25 seconds.
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turnin\
g on the interior lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
"Panic" button
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention\
.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red button on the remote con\
trol (see illustration on
page 77)
for at least 3 seconds or by pressing this button twice within 3 seconds\
. The turn signals will flash, and
the vehicle'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 button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
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Temporarily turning off the inclination and movement alarm sensor(s) -\
accessory
This button will only be found in vehicles equipped with the accessory i\
nclination 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 accessory incl\
ination and movement alarm
sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the r\
ocking of the boat could trigger
the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle 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 vehicle,
you can press the button in the center console. The LED in the switch wi\
ll light up and a message will be
displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnect\
ed.
The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE:
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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 vehicle 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 your Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the vehicle will re-lock and\
the alarm will re-arm after 2
minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
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No. Amperage
1. Heated passenger's seat 15A
2. Heated driver's seat 15A
3. Horn 15A
4. -
5. Audio system 10A
6. -
7. -
8. Alarm siren 5A
9. Brake light switch feed 5A
10. Instrument panel, climate system, power driver's seat, Occupant Weig\
ht Sensor (USA) 10A
11. 12-volt sockets - front and rear seats 15A
12. -
13. -
14. -
15. ABS, STC/DSTC 5A
16. Power steering, Bi-Xenon headlights (option) 10A
17. Driver's side front fog light (option) 7.5A
18. Passenger's side front fog light (option) 7.5A
19. -
20. Coolant pump (V8) 5A
21. Transmission control module 10A
22. Driver's side high beam 10A
23. Passenger's side high beam 10A
24. -
25. -
26. -
27. -
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Index
pg. 207-211 Index
A/C (air conditioning)
55
ABS
ii, 23, 97
Air cleaner
147
Air distribution
52, 55
Air Quality sensor
56
Air vents
52
Alarm
82
All Wheel Drive
95
All Wheel Drive - towing
102
Anchorages, for child seats
20
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ii, 23
Approach lighting
77
Ashtray
40, 68
Audio system
183
AUTO (climate control)
54
Automatic climate control, ECC
53
Automatic gearbox
91
Autostart
90
Auxiliary 12-volt sockets
40
Auxiliary lights
27
Average speed
37
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