Alarm
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key or optional Personal Car
Communicator.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The following conditions will trigger
the alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The trunk is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition slot is tampered with
An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key not coded to the car's ignition).
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is equipped with the accessory movement sensor).
The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the accessory inclination sensor)
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
A message will appear in the information display if a fault should occur in the alarm system. Contact an authorized
Volvo service technician.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself. This could affect the insurance policy
on the vehicle.
The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on the dashboard (see illustration):
Indicator light off - the alarm is not armed
The indicator light flashes at one -second intervals - the alarm is armed
The indicator light flashes rapidly before the remote key is inserted in the ignition slot - the alarm has been
triggered.
Arming the alarm
Press the Lock button on the remote key. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed under Car settings
Lock settings Keyless entry . See page 115 for a
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description of the menu system.
USA 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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Alarm
Disarming the alarm
Press the Unlock button on the remote key. 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
remote key in the ignition slot. Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been
turned off.
Other alarm-related functions
Automatic re-arming
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes
unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals for approximately 5 minutes or until the alarm is turned
off.
Remote key not functioning
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can be started as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the key blade. This will trigger the alarm.
2. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot. This will turn off the alarm.
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Temporarily disarming the alarm
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.
Press the button shown in the illustration above (within 1 minute after the ignition has been switched off).
A message will be displayed for 10 seconds or until the vehicle is locked, indicating that the sensors are disconnected.
NOTE
The accessory sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
then locked again.
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Reminder - doors not closed
If one of the doors, the hood or trunk lid is not closed properly, the information or warning symbol comes on together
with an explanatory text message in the instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close
the door, hood or trunk.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed lower than approximately 5 mph (7 km/h), the information symbol comes on.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed higher than approximately 5 mph (7 km/h), the warning symbol comes on.
Trip odometers
The trip odometers are used to measure short distances. A short press on switches between the two trip odometers
T1 and T2 . A long press (more than 2 seconds) resets an active trip odometer to zero. The distance is shown in the
display
.
Clock
Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise to set the time. The set time is shown in the information display .
The clock may be temporarily replaced by a symbol in conjunction with a message, see page 116
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Ignition modes
Functions
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Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/backward and up/down
Backrest tilt
Operation
The seats can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with the remote control without the key in the
ignition slot. Seat adjustment is normally made when the ignition is on and can always be made when the engine is
running.
NOTE
Only one of the power seat's controls can be used at the same time.
The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, switch
off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for a short period before operating the seat again.
Seat with memory function (option)
Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Memory button
Programming the memory
Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button
can be programmed. Buttons and can be programmed in the
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same way.
To program (store) a seat position and door mirror position in button :
1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the desired position using the seat and mirror adjustment controls.
2. Press and hold down the M (memory) button
.
3. With the memory button depressed, press button
briefly to store the current position for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position that they were in when button
was programmed:
1. Press and hold down button
until the seat and mirrors stop moving.
NOTE
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
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Seats
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the position of the power driver's seat in the following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using the remote control.
The position of the driver's seat is now stored in the remote control's memory.
Automatic seat adjustment
To move the seat to the position in which you left it:
1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors)
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it.
NOTE
The key memory is independent of the seat memory.
The seat will Move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different seating position and locked
the vehicle with a different remote control.
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters that you use with your vehicle.
The function can be activated/deactivated under Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions . For a description of the
menu system, see the information beginning on page 115
.
Emergency stop
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If the seat accidentally begins to move, press one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
Heated/ventilated seats (option)
See page 121
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Seats
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down together, or separately, to make it easier to transport long objects.
1. Pull the release control handle(s).
2. Fold the backrest forward. Adjust the center seat head restraint if necessary.
NOTE
The outboard head restraints must be folded up (in the upright position) before lowering the backrests.
WARNING
Keep vehicle doors and the trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these
high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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Overhead courtesy lighting.
The lighting in the front part of the passenger compartment is controlled with the buttons
and in the roof
console.
Switch
has three positions for all passenger compartment lighting:
Off - right side depressed, automatic lighting off.
Neutral position.
On - left side depressed, passenger compartment lighting on.
Interior lighting, rear
The lights are switched on or off by pressing each respective button.
Courtesy lights/door step lighting (option)
The courtesy lights/door step lighting switches on/off automatically when one of the front doors is opened/closed.
Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting switches on/off automatically when the lid is opened/closed.
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Lighting
Overhead courtesy lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is switched on and off automatically when button
is in the neutral position.
The lighting comes on and remains on for 30 seconds if:
the vehicle is unlocked from the outside with the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode 0. The lighting switches off when:
the engine is started
the vehicle is locked from the outside. The lighting comes on and remains on for two minutes if one of the doors is
open.
The passenger compartment lighting can be switched on and off manually within 30 minutes after the vehicle has been
unlocked.
If the lighting is switched on manually and the vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting will switch off automatically
after one minute.
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