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Unlocking the trunk with the remote key
Press the trunk unlock button on the remote. See also page 50
.
NOTE
This function does not open the trunk.
Locking the trunk with the remote key
Press the lock button on the remote. See also page 50
.
Unlocking the trunk from inside the vehicle
Press the button on the lighting panel to unlock (but not open) the trunk.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the trunk has been opened.
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Locks
Unlocking the trunk with the key blade
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If the remote key is not functioning properly, the trunk can be unlocked with the detachable key blade. See page 53 for
information on removing the key blade from the remote key.
Pull out the cover over the trunk's keyhole.
Unlock the trunk by inserting the key blade in the keyhole and turning a half turn counterclockwise as shown in the
illustration.
Opening the trunk from the inside (U.S. models only)
The S80 is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency
situation to open the trunk from the inside. Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be
pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed.
This handle is not intended to be used to anchor the trunk lid when long loads are being transported.
WARNING
Keep vehicle doors and 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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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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Inserting and removing the remote key
The various ignition modes are accessed by inserting the remote key into the ignition slot.
The remote key can be removed from the ignition slot by pressing the key in. It will then be ejected slightly and can
be removed from the slot.The gear selector must be in position P (Park ).
NOTE
The brake pedal must not be depressed when accessing ignition modes I or II.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can impair function or damage the lock.
Ignition mode 0
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
Ignition mode I
Press the remote key into the ignition slot and press START/STOP .
Ignition mode II
Press the remote key into the ignition slot and press START/STOP for approx. 2 seconds.
Ignition mode III (engine start)
Start the engine, see page 102
.
Stopping the engine
Press START/STOP . (If the engine is running and the vehicle is moving, keep the button depressed until the engine
stops).
Return to ignition mode 0
Press START/STOP to return from I, II, or III to ignition mode 0.
NOTE
During towing, ignition mode II should be used so that the lighting can be switched on.
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Ignition modes
Functions with timer
The audio system can be operated without a key for 15 minutes at a time by pressing the POWER button. The power
windows work for several minutes after the key has been removed, although not after the door has been opened.
NOTE
Use the POWER button for the audio system when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the battery.
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Seats
Front seats
Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice.
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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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