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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 60
for information on replacing the battery.
Common functions - Remote key/Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate. 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 tailgate.
This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time under Car settings
lock settings Doors,
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unlock. See page 125 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 125 for more information.
Unlock tailgate - 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 tailgate.
NOTE
This function also opens the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate.
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for a short period when the tailgate
has been opened.
After closing, the tailgate 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
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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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Remote key and key blade
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.
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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 61
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 glove compartment (see page 65)
To enable/disable the private 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 -
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.
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.
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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 tailgate
Unlocking the tailgate with the remote key
Press the tailgate unlock button on the remote. See also page 54
.
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 tailgate is closed again, it will relock, and all alarm functions will be reactivated.
Locking the tailgate with the remote key
Press the lock button on the remote. See also page 54
.
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
Press the button on the lighting panel to unlock (but not open1) the tailgate.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the tailgate has been opened.
1This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (see page 203).
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Alarm
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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 tailgate 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 125 for a
description of the menu system.
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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.
Turning off the alarm sensors with the button
Press the button shown in the illustration (within 1 minute after the ignition has been switched off).
The indicator light in the button will remain on until the vehicle is locked. A message will be also be displayed for 10
seconds or until the vehicle is locked, indicating that the sensors are disconnected.
Turning off the alarm sensors using the menu
Certain models are not equipped with a button for turning off the accessory alarms sensors. On such models, the
vehicle's menu system is used for this purpose (see page 125
for a description of the menu system).
To turn off the sensors:
1. Go into the menu under Car settings .
2. Select Reduced guard (Use the Enter button to make the selection).
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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VOLVO V70
70 03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls 72
Ignition modes80
Seats82
Steering wheel87
Lighting89
Wipers and washers96
Power windows99
Mirrors101
Power moonroof103
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)105
Starting the engine109
Transmission112
Brakes115
Hill Descent Control (HDC)117
Electric parking brake119
71 03 Your driving environment
72 03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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