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05 Locks and alarmAlarm
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Visual alarm signalThe visual alarm signal is given by flashing all
turn signals and turning on the interior lighting
for approximately 5 minutes.Audible alarm signalAn audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. One alarm cycle lasts for
25 seconds."Panic" buttonIn an emergency situation, this feature can be
used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red
button on the remote control (see the illustra-
tion on page 109) for at least 3 seconds or by
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals will flash, and the vehicle's
horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any
of the buttons on the remote control or will stop
automatically after 25 seconds. When a button
is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
Temporarily turning off the inclination
and movement alarm sensor(s) -
accessory
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This button will only be found in vehicles equip-
ped with the accessory inclination and/or
movement sensors. The position of this button
may vary, depending on the specifications of
your vehicle.
FCC ID: MAYDA5823
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 unde-
sired operation.
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.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.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and
movement alarm sensors from the alarm
system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from
the Drive position (position II) until you lock the
vehicle, you can press the button in the center
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console. The LED in the switch will light up and
a message will be displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors are disconnected.
The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way
to set the alarm.
NOTE
•
This function will not turn off the vehi-
cle's standard alarm.
•
The optional sensors are automatically
reconnected to the alarm system the
next time the vehicle is unlocked and
then locked again.
LED alarm status signalsThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the red LED at the top of the dash:•
LED off - the alarm is not armed
•
LED flashes once per second - the alarm is
armed
•
LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is
switched on - the alarm has been triggered
•
Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be displayed in the text window.
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm systemIf the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the
vehicle will re-lock and the alarm will re-arm
after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has
been opened.
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09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
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When replacing bulbs, keep the following
points in mind:•
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your
fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
•
The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight
bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed of
by an authorized Volvo retailer.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
an authorized Volvo service technician:
•
Active Bi-Xenon headlights,
•
Courtesy (dome) lighting,
•
Reading lights,
•
Glove compartment lights
•
Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side
door mirrors
•
High-mounted brake lights
•
Diodes in the rear tail lightsNOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
Replacing bulbs at the front of the
vehicle
WARNING
•
The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•
When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
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All front bulbs (except the optional front fog
lights) are replaced from the engine compart-
ment.
WARNING
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to
the high voltage used by these headlights,
these bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.Location of the bulbs in the headlight
housing
G028433
Side marker lightTurn signal
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