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2. Press down the rear edge of the cup holder.
To close the sliding cover, grasp the underside of the front edge and pull.
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Storage compartments
Storage compartment behind the gear lever
If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed, the recess behind the gear lever can be used as a storage
compartment.
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Rear seat
Folding down the rear seat backrests
Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be folded down, together or separately, to enable you to transport long
objects.
To fold down one or both sections:
1. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge of the backrest upward and forward to release the backrest lock. A red
lock indicator (A) is visible when the backrest is not locked in the upright position.
2. Fold the backrest down.
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WARNING
The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in position and hidden when the backrest is
correctly locked in place. When the backrest is in the upright position, it must always be correctly locked in place.
When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats. This places a
severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure cargo.
Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top of seat backs. This will reduce the possibility of luggage, etc.
becoming projectiles during sudden maneuvers, rapid braking or an accident.
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Rear seat
Rear seat armrest (option)
The center armrest can be folded down for comfort or to make room for long objects. The armrest folds down
automatically when one of the backrests is folded down.
WARNING
Long loads should be securely anchored.
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Cargo area
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Hard cargo area cover (option)
Installing the cargo area cover
1. Before lifting cover into the vehicle, retract all four lock pins by pulling back the lock buttons as far as possible. The
pins will remain retracted.
2. Lift the cover into the vehicle at an angle, turn it back and raise the front edge slightly.
3. Place the front section of the cover on the two support pins behind the locking points (A) on both sides of the
vehicle.
4. Place one of the rear locks at (B) and slide the lock pin into position by moving the lock button forward.
5. Put the other rear lock into position in the same way and slide the lock pin into position by moving the lock button
forward.
6. Slide the front lock buttons forward, one at a time, so that the lock pins move into position (A).
NOTE
The rear section of the cover can be folded up when loading items into the cargo area.
WARNING
The cargo area cover does not have a load anchoring function. No item should be place on top of the cargo area
cover. These items could move forward and cause injury during braking.
Removing the cover
1. Retract the front lock pins at (A) by pulling back the lock buttons on both sides as far as possible.
2. Retract the rear lock pins at (B) by pulling back the lock buttons on both sides as far as possible.
3. Lift up and turn the cover before lifting it out of the vehicle.
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Cargo area
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Remote control and key blade 116
Keyless drive (option as available)122
Locking and unlocking126
Glove compartment127
Alarm (option)128
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Remote controls
Two remote controls that also function as ignition keys are provided with your car. The remote controls contain
detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove compartment.
USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX
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: 3659AVO315TX
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.
Loss of a remote control
If either of the remote controls is lost, the other must be taken with the vehicle to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft
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measure, the code of the lost remote control must be erased from the system.
Each key blade has a unique code, which is used if new key blades are required. A maximum of six remote
controls/key blades can be programmed and used for one car.
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 switch 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 an authorized Volvo retailer for
reprogramming as an antitheft measure.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.
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.
CAUTION
Never use force on the narrow section of the remote control - this is where the transponder is located. The vehicle
cannot be started if the transponder is damaged.
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Remote control functions
1. Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the rear liftgate. The turn signals will flash
once to confirm locking.
NOTE
The vehicle can also be locked if a door is open (does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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2. 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 rear
liftgate.
NOTE
The turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked/unlocked with the remote control or
the optional keyless drive. When locking the vehicle, the turn signals will flash a confirmation only if all the doors
are securely closed and locked. Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's
Personal settings menu. See page 78
for more information.
The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the rear liftgate. See Personal settings on page 78
for more information.
Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm
(option) will rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the rear liftgate has been opened.
Automatic locking : When the vehicle starts to move, the doors and rear liftgate can be locked automatically. When
the doors have been locked in this way, they can be unlocked by: pulling twice on one of the inside door opening
handles, or by pressing an unlock button located near the door opening handle.This feature can be turned on or off, see
Personal settings on page 78
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the button on the remote control to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions.
Pressing the button once lights up the interior lighting, parking lights, and license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the Personal settings on page 78
for information about
adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock rear liftgate - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system (option) and unlock only the rear liftgate.
After closing, the rear liftgate will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will not open the rear liftgate.
If the rear liftgate is opened when the other doors are locked, it will remain unlocked after it has been closed. It
must be locked with the Lock button on the remote control.
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5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red 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 30 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
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Weak battery in the remote control
When the battery begins to lose its charge, the Information symbol in the instrument panel (see page 51) lights up and
REMOTE BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information display.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery (type CR 2450, 3V) is weak and
should be replaced. To replace the battery:
1. Place the remote control with the keypad downward. Pry open the cover with a small slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Note how the + and - sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover (see the underside of the cover).
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control.
4. Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid touching the battery and its contact surfaces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.
The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
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Key blade
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The key blade can be used to lock or unlock the vehicle or glove compartment (see page 127).
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with the pointed end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
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Key blade
The key blade can be used to lock or unlock the vehicle or glove compartment (see page 127).
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with the pointed end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.