2008 VOLVO S80 alarm

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.
65 02 Locks and alarm
Locks
Opening the trunk from the passenger compartment

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.
66 02 Locks and alarm
Locks
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.
67 02 Locks and alarm
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 123 for a
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.
68 02 Locks and alarm
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.
69 02 Locks and alarm
Alarm
Reduced alarm function
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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The throttle pedal is pressed quickly
If the steering wheel is moved quickly
In sharp turns that cause the vehicle's body to sway.
The camera also has certain limitations. See page 168
for information.
WARNING
The driver will only be warned once for each time the wheels cross a marker line. No alarm will be given if a marker
line is between the wheels.
1A warning will be given even when Increased sensitivity has been selected. See page 123 for more information
175 04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System -option
Symbols and messages in the display
Settings
Settings for Lane Departure Warning can be made in the menu system under Car settings
Lane Departure Warning.
See page 122
for more information on the menu system.
On at startup : This selection puts the function in standby mode each time the engine is started. Otherwise, the system
will be in the mode that it was in when the engine was switched off.
Increased sensitivity : This selection increases the function's sensitivity. Warnings will be given at an earlier stage and
fewer limitations apply.
176 04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System -option
Introduction
The park assist system is designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc.

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VOLVO S80
278 Index
12-volt sockets 185
A
Accessory installation warning7
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights90
Active chassis system153
Active yaw control151
Adaptive cruise control156-159
Air conditioning130
Air distribution127
Air distribution table133
Air vents128
Airbags


disconnecting the front passenger's side 22-24
front19- 21
inflatable curtain27
side impact25
Alarm system 67-69
All Wheel Drive112
Anti-freeze190, 214
Anti-lock brake system113
warning light75
Approach lighting 54, 94
Audio system


audio functions 137
CD player/changer138, 138
menu control135
overview134
radio functions141
Sirius satellite radio143- 146
sound settings137
steering wheel keypad134
Auto-dim rearview mirror 100
Automatic locking63
Automatic locking retractor33
Automatic transmission

Fuel filler cap196
Fuel filler door


opening automatically 194
opening manually194
Fuel level warning light 76
Fuel requirements192-193
Fuel tank volume275
Fuses230-234
G
Gas tank volume275
Gasoline requirements193
Gauges74
Geartronic automatic transmission110-111
General warnings7
Generator warning light77
Glossary of tire terminology246
Glove compartment


locking 64
Grocery bag holder 199
Gross vehicle weight247
H
Hazard warning flashers92
Headlight washers96
Headlights


active bi-xenon® lights 90
changing bulbs217- 218
high beam flash89
high/low beams89
switch89
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system) 56
Heated front seats129
Heated oxygen sensors197
Heated rear seats129
High beams89
indicator light76
Home safe lighting 94
HomeLink universal transceiver103-106
Hood211
Horn88
I
Ignition modes80
Immobilizer53
Important information6
Indicator lights74-77