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.
57 02 Locks and alarm
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.
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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95 03 Your driving environment
Wipers and washers
Windshield wipers/washers
Rain sensor on/off
Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
Windshield wipers off
Move the lever to position 0 to switch off the windshield wipers.
Single sweep
Move the lever upward from position 0 to sweep the windshield one stroke at a time for as long as the lever is held up.
Intermittent wiping
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the thumb wheel upward to increase wiper
speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wiping
wipers operate at normal speed.
The wipers operate at high speed.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield.The sensitivity
of the rain sensor can be adjusted moving the thumb wheel up (the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently)
or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently). NOTE
The wipers will make an extra sweep each time the thumb wheel is adjusted upward.
When the rain sensor is activated, the symbol
will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating and setting the sensitivity
When activating the rain sensor, the vehicle must be running or in ignition mode II and the windshield wiper lever
must be in position 0 or in the single sweep position.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the button
. The windshield wipers will make one sweep.
Press the lever up for the wipers to make an extra sweep. The rain sensor returns to active mode when the stalk is
released back to position 0.
Deactivating
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button
or press the lever down to another wiper position.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated when the key is removed from the ignition slot or five minutes after the
ignition has been switched off.
CAUTION
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers
are in operation.
Before using the wipers, ice and snow should be removed from the windshield. Be sure the wiper blades are not
frozen in place.
96 03 Your driving environment
Wipers and washers
Windshield washing
Move the lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. After the lever is released the
wipers make several extra sweeps.
Heated washer nozzles (option)
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing.