Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep remote controls 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 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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Child safety
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism
to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal. The belt will now be locked in place.
This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle? It's quite simple really. A front airbag is
a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult.
Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front seat, even if he
or she is properly belted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo has been an innovator in safety for over seventy-
five years, and we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to put your children in the back
seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
Always wear your seat belt.
Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-point seat belt can help reduce
serious injuries during certain types of accidents. Volvo recommends that you do not disconnect the airbag system in
your vehicle.
Volvo strongly recommends that everyone in the vehicle be properly restrained.
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the
back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag.
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46 02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade 48
Keyless drive56
Locks59
Alarm62
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Remote key and key blade
Introduction
Two remote keys or optional Personal Car Communicators (PCC) are provided with your vehicle. They enable you to
unlock the doors and trunk, and also function as ignition keys to start the vehicle or operate electrical components. The
remote keys contain detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door, trunk, and the
glove compartment. Up to six remotes can be programmed for use on the same vehicle.
The PCCs have enhanced functionality compared with the standard remote control.
NOTE
In the remainder of this chapter, all references to the remote key also pertain to the PCC unless otherwise stated.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition if children are to remain in the vehicle.
Detachable key blade
Each remote key or PCC contains a detachable metal key blade for mechanically locking or unlocking the driver's
door, trunk, and the glove compartment, and to enable the valet locking function. See page 53 for more information on
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closed.
NOTE
If you do not receive confirmation when locking the vehicle, check whether a door or the trunk is ajar, or if this
feature has been turned off in the menu.
This function can be activated or deactivated under Car settings
Light settings Lock confirmation, light , or Car
settings
Light settings Unlock confirmation, light . See page 115 for a description of the menu system.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transponder. The code in the key is transmitted to an
antenna in the ignition slot where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module. The vehicle will start
only with a properly coded key. If you misplace a key, take the other keys to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for reprogramming as an antitheft measure.
CAUTION
Never use force when inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannot be started if the transponder is
damaged.
USA -FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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Canada-IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
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.
See page 102
for information on starting the vehicle.
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Replacing the battery in the remote key
The batteries should be replaced if:
The information symbol illuminates and Replace car key battery is shown in the display and/or
if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.
NOTE
The remote key's range is normally approximately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
See page 55
for information on replacing the battery.
Common functions - Remote key/ Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Trunk unlock
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to
confirm locking.
Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other doors and the trunk.
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This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time under Car settings lock settings Doors,
unlock. See page 115 for a description of the menu system.
Approach lighting - As you approach the vehicle, press button
on the remote control to light the interior lighting,
parking lights, license plate lighting and the lights in the door mirrors (option).
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These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See page 115 for more information.
Unlock trunk- Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and optional movement sensor (the alarm indicator
light on the dashboard will go out), and unlock only the trunk. See also page 61
for information on opening the trunk
from the inside.
NOTE
This function will not open the trunk.
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for a short period when the trunk has
been opened.
After closing, the trunk will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
Panic alarm - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold button
for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn
signals and horn will be activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds. To
deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again.
Range
The remote key has a range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
This button will not unlock the vehicle.
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle can also be locked or
unlocked with the key blade, see page 53
.
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approximately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle.
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the PCC.
Outside of the PCC's range
If the PCC is more than approximately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle when the information button is pressed, no new
information will be received. The PCC most recently used to lock or unlock the vehicle will show the vehicle's most
recently received status. The indicator lights will not flash when the information button is pressed while the PCC is out
of range.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights illuminate when the information button is pressed, this may be because the most recent
transmission between the vehicle and the PCC was interrupted or impeded by buildings or other objects.
Heartbeat Sensor
The heartbeat sensor function
is a complement to the vehicle's standard alarm, and indicates at a distance of up to
300 ft (100 m) that someone may be in the vehicle. The heartbeat sensor only functions if the alarm has been triggered.
NOTE
The heartbeat sensor registers a person's heartbeat in the form of vibrations in the vehicle's chassis. For this reason,
the sensor's function may be impaired in areas with high levels of noise or vibrations.
Keyless drive
Vehicles equipped with the optional Personal Car Communicator have the keyless drive function. See page 56
for
detailed information.
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Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:
To lock/unlock the driver's door
To lock/unlock the trunk (see page 61)
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 60)
To enable/disable the valet locking function (see page 54)
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one -
quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver's door with the key blade, opening the door will trigger the alarm.
To disable the alarm:
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
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Locking the doors with the detached key blade
1. Lock the rear doors and the front passenger's door by pressing the lock button on each door.
2. Turn the key blade one -quarter turn counter-clockwise to lock the driver's door.
NOTE
This does not arm the alarm or lock the trunk. The trunk has a separate lock that can be locked with the key blade,
see page 61
.
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side and pull the key blade out of the remote control .
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with the slot for the key blade up.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
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Valet locking
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By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the
trunk and glove compartment for e.g., valet parking or when the vehicle is brought to the retailer for service.
With the valet locking function activated:
The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote
The engine can be started
The glove compartment cannot be unlocked
Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid cannot be unlocked or opened with the remote, and the rear seat
backrests cannot be lowered
Activating the valet locking function
1. Remove the key blade from the remote control.
2. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the glove compartment lock to lock the glove compartment and disconnect the
trunk lock from the central locking system. Valet lock activated will appear in the information display.
Deactivating the valet locking function
Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in the glove compartment lock to deactivate valet locking.
See page 60
for information on locking the glove compartment normally, without activating the valet parking function.
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Replacing the battery in the remote key
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