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Remote controls
Your vehicle is equipped with two coded remote control transmitters with\
integrated ignition keys called
Key Integrated Remote (KIR). These transmitters use a radio frequency \
that will enable you to lock/
unlock all doors and the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 me\
ters).
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.
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WARNING!
Never use the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the vehicle.
Doing so would ACTIVATE:
- the break-in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened \
- the optional interior motion and inclination alarm sensors.
Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
- the moonroof and interior courtesy light controls.
- the central locking buttons on the front door armrests, although the i\
nterior door handles would still
function to allow occupants to leave the vehicle.
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote were used again\
to unlock the vehicle.
In addition, locking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to th\
e occupants in an accident or
emergency.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
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
1. Carefully pry open the rear edge of the cover with a small screwdrive\
r.
2. Insert a new 3-volt, CR2032 battery, with the battery's plus side up.\
Avoid touching the contact
surfaces of the battery with your fingers.
3. Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal is corre\
ctly positioned to help keep out
moisture.
NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or\
at your Volvo retailer.
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Child safety locks in the rear doors
Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks - rear doors/tailgate
The controls are located on the rear door jambs and at the lower edge of\
the tailgate. Use a key or small
screwdriver to adjust these controls.
A The door/tailgate cannot be opened from the inside. The door/tailgate \
can be opened from the outside.
B The door/tailgate locks function normally.
Child safety lock in the tailgate
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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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.
pg. 83 Locks and Alarms
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1. On/Off
2. Volume
3. CD player
4. AM/FM - for switching between FM1, FM2 and AM
5. Display
6. ENTER - select in the menu or activate a selection
7. MY KEY - programmable key for your favorite function from the menu
8. SELECTOR - select sound source
9. SOUND - make sound settings
10. EXIT/CLEAR - step back in the menu or cancel a selection
11. Menu selections
12. CD eject
13. CD slot, CD changer (option)
14. Storage compartment
15. MY KEY - programmable keys for your favorite functions from the menu\
16. Station preset buttons/CD changer discs (1-6)
17. Infrared (IR) port - for the optional audio/navigation system remo\
te control
18. Seek/change tracks or stations
pg. 185 Audio
Audio system controls
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Steering wheel keypad (option)
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the\
audio system. The steering
wheel keypad can be used to adjust volume, shift between preset stations\
and change CD tracks.
l Press the or buttons briefly to search for a radio station, or to go to the next/pre\
vious
track on a CD
l Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track.
Display
The display (1) shows the currently selected function, menu selections\
, etc.
Clean the display with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning\
agents.
Accessing and using menus
In menu mode, you can change settings and program new functions in the a\
udio system. The various
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sensitivity of these should be equal to or greater than 102 dB. The head\
phone connections are intended
for 3.5 mm contacts and are located under the lower edge of the socket.
All headphones are automatically turned off when the ignition is switche\
d off. They must be manually
restarted when the ignition is switched on again.
Headphones - limitations
l The headphones will only work when the ignition key is in position I or \
higher.
l If a set of headphones is connected to the same source that is being sen\
t through the speakers, the
headphone controls cannot be used to change track or station. This is to\
prevent the driver from being
distracted by an unexpected change in music.
l If the driver selects the same sound source as someone listening to this\
source through headphones,
the driver takes control of the sound source.
l Only one disc in the optional CD changer, and one track on the CD can be\
played at a time.
l Headphone users can choose from among the preset radio stations (AM, FM\
1, FM2) previously set by
the driver.
l If FM is played in the speakers, AM is not available and vice versa.
pg. 187 Audio
Remote control (option)
1. Memory - stores radio stations that have been found by a search
To store a station:
- Press the memory button (1). The preset station number will flash 4 \
times in the display
- While the preset number is flashing, use the + or - buttons (5) to s\
elect a position at which to store the
station
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ignition is switched on again.
Volume control
Turn the knob (2) clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the \
volume. The volume control is
electronic and has no end position. Volume can also be raised (+) or l\
owered (-) using the optional
steering wheel keypad.
Pause mode
If the volume is turned off, the CD player will go into pause mode. Re-a\
ctivate the player by turning up
the volume.
Selecting a sound source
A sound source can be selected either with the function buttons (3) - \
CD, AM/FM, or with the
SELECTOR control (4).
To select a sound source:
l Turn the SELECTOR control to choose FM1, FM2, AM, CD, CD changer (optio\
n)
l Press the AM/FM button repeatedly to choose between FM1, FM2, AM
l Press the CD button to change to the CD player or optional CD changer
The selected sound source will be shown in the display.
pg. 189 Audio
Sound settings
1. Press the SOUND button (1) repeatedly until you come to the setting\
that you wish to change. Choose
BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SUBWOOFER (option), CENTER (option) or\
SURROUND
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