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work should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only
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Child safety locks
Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the remote control's key blade or a screwdriver to adjust these
controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the slot is in the horizontal position.
The rear doors can be opened from the inside when the slot is in the vertical position.
Power child safety locks (option on certain markets)
The power child lock function can be activated by pressing the button shown in the inset illustration above. The
ignition must be in mode I or II (see page 80
).
When the function is activated, a message will appear in the information display and the indicator light in the button
will light up.
With the function activated:
The rear door windows can only be opened with the control in the driver's door.
The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
NOTE
There are no manual child safety locks on vehicles equipped with the optional power child safety locks.

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 123 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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Remote key and key blade
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 107
for information on starting the vehicle.
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 59
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.
This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time under Car settings
lock settings Doors,
unlock . See page 123
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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Remote key and key blade
These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See page 123 for more information.
Unlock/open trunk
Press once: This unlocks but does not open the trunk. If the trunk is not opened within two minutes it will
automatically relock and the alarm will be rearmed.
Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and pops it open several inches.
NOTE
Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk lid may prevent it from opening.
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 65
for information on opening the trunk from the
inside.
NOTE
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 57
.
Functions - PCC

Information button
Indicator lights
Pressing the information button
provides certain information about the vehicle with the help of the indicator lights
.
Using the information button
1. Press the information button
.
2. All of the indicator lights
will flash sequentially for approximately 7 seconds to indicate that the PCC is receiving
information from the vehicle. If any of the buttons are pressed during this 7-second period, transmission of
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information to the PCC will be interrupted.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights flash when the information button has been pressed several times from different places
in relation to the vehicle, contact an authorized Volvo service technician.
The indicator lights
provide information according to the illustration below.
Steady green light: the vehicle is correctly locked.
Steady yellow light: the vehicle is not locked.
Steady red light: the alarm has been triggered.

Flashing red lights (Heartbeat sensor): if the two heartbeat sensor lights flash, this indicates that someone may be
inside the vehicle. These lights are only activated if the alarm has been triggered.
Range
The PCC's lock and unlock functions have a range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
The approach lighting, panic alarm, and the functions controlled by the information button have a range of
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 60
for
detailed information.
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Remote key and key blade
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 65)
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 64)
To enable/disable the valet locking function (see page 58)
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 -

Lock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90°) clockwise. The key slot is horizontal when
the glove compartment is locked.
Locking/unlocking the trunk
Unlocking and opening the trunk with the remote key
Press the trunk unlock button on the remote.
Press once: This unlocks but does not open the trunk. The trunk can then be opened by pressing the rubber plate near
the trunk lock (see illustration 1 on page 65
). If the trunk is not opened within two minutes it will automatically relock
and the alarm will be rearmed.
Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and pops it open several inches.
NOTE
Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk lid may prevent it from opening.
See also page 55
.
The alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go out to indicate that the alarm is not monitoring the entire vehicle.
The accessory movement and inclination sensors will be automatically disconnected.
When the trunk is closed again, it will relock, and all alarm functions will be reactivated.
Locking the trunk with the remote key
Press the lock button on the remote. See also page 54
.
NOTE
If the doors are locked while the trunk is open, the trunk will remain unlocked until the vehicle is relocked by
pressing the Lock button on the remote control.
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Locks
Opening the trunk from the passenger compartment

Press the button on the lighting panel to unlock and pop open the trunk.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the trunk has been opened.
Unlocking the trunk with the key blade
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the trunk can be unlocked with the detachable key blade. See page 57 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)