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page 122 for a description of the menu sys-
tem.
See also page 58 for information regarding
vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
Confirmation when locking/unlocking
the vehicle
When the vehicle is locked with a remote key,
the turn signals will flash once to confirm that
this has been completed correctly.
When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will
only be given if all of the locks are locked after
the doors have been closed.
NOTE
If you do not receive confirmation when
locking the vehicle, check whether a door or
the tailgate 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 122 for a description of the menu sys-
tem.
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 reprog-
ramming as an antitheft measure. The follow-
ing messages (which may appear in the instru-
ment panel display) are related to the immobil-
izer: Message Meaning
Key error Reinsert
key Remote key not rec-
ognized during start.
Try to start the vehi-
cle again.
Car key Not found PCC with keyless
drive only. Remote
key not recognized
during start. Try to
start the vehicle
again.
Immobilizer See
manual Remote key fault
during start. Contact
an authorized Volvo
workshop.
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 con-
dition: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
See page 105 for information on starting the
vehicle.
Replacing the battery in the remote keyThe batteries should be replaced if:
\b
The information symbol illuminates and
Replace car key battery is shown in the
display and/or
\b if the locks do not react after several
attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.
NOTE The remote key\fs range is normally approx-
imately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
See page 56 for information on replacing the
battery. Common functions – Remote key/
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
Remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock/open
Panic alarm Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
Information - this function is unique to the PCC
Buttons on the remoteLock – 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\fs door. The
turn signals will flash twice to confirm unlock-
ing.
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, unlock. See page
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Approach lighting – As you approach the
vehicle, press the button on the remote control
to light the interior lighting, parking lights,
license plate lighting and the lights in the door
mirrors*.
These lights will switch off automatically after
30, 60 or 90 seconds.
Unlock tailgate – Press the button once to
disarm the alarm system and optional move-
ment sensor (the alarm indicator light on the
dashboard will go out), and unlock only the
tailgate.
NOTE
\b
This function also opens the tailgate on
models equipped with the optional
power tailgate.
\b As an added safety precaution, the
parking lights will come on automati-
cally 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.
See page 63 for information on unlocking the
tailgate from the passenger compartment. Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this
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 auto-
matically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds
and press the button again.
These lights will switch off automatically after
30, 60 or 90 seconds.
The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehi-
cle.
RangeThe remote key has a range of approximately
60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
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 55. Functions – PCC
Remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
1 Panic alarm
Information
Using the information button1.
Press the information button .
2. All of the indicator lights will flash sequen- tially for approximately 7 seconds to indi- 1
This button will also open the tailgate on vehicles equipped with the op\
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54 cate that the PCC is receiving information
from the vehicle. If any of the buttons are
pressed during this 7-second period,
transmission of information to the PCC will
be interrupted.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights flash when the
information button has been pressed sev-
eral times from different places in relation to
the vehicle, contact an authorized Volvo
service technician.
The indicator lights provide information
according to the illustration: Steady green light: the vehicle is correctly
locked.
Steady yellow light: the vehicle is not
locked.
Alternatively 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.
Steady red light: the alarm has been trig-
gered.
RangeThe PCC\fs lock and unlock functions have a
range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the
vehicle.
NOTE \b
The approach lighting, panic alarm, and
the functions controlled by the informa-
tion button have a range of approxi-
mately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle.
\b Buildings or other obstacles may inter-
fere with the function of the PCC.
Outside of the PCC´s rangeIf 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\fs
most recently received status. The indicator
lights will not flash when the information button
is pressed while the PCC is out of range.
If more than one PCC is used to lock/unlock
the vehicle, only the one used most recently will
show the correct locking status.
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 inter-
rupted or impeded by buildings or other
objects. G03026
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Locking/unlocking the tailgate Tailgate unlock button on the remote key
Unlocking the tailgate with the remote
key
–
Press the tailgate unlock button on the
remote key to unlock (but not open 1
) the
tailgate.
> The alarm indicator light on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the
alarm is not monitoring the entire vehi-
cle. The accessory movement and incli-
nation sensors will be automatically dis-
connected.
NOTE \b
If the doors are locked while the tailgate
is open, the tailgate will remain
unlocked until the vehicle is relocked by
pressing the Lock button on the remote
control.
\b On keyless drive vehicles, the gear
selector must be in the Park (P) position,
all doors and the tailgate must be
closed and the ignition must be
switched off before the vehicle can be
locked.
Locking the tailgate with the remote key– Press the lock button on the remote.
Unlocking the tailgate from the
passenger compartment –
Press the button on the lighting panel to
unlock (but not open 1
) the tailgate.
NOTE The taillights will illuminate automatically for
a short period when the tailgate has been
opened.
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This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equip\
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Power tailgate*
Power tailgate closing button
Automatic openingThe power tailgate can be opened automati-
cally in the three ways:
\b
By pressing and holding the but-
ton on the lighting panel until the tailgate
begins to open.
\b By pressing and holding the button
on the remote key until the tailgate begins
to open.
\b By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate.
The taillights illuminate automatically when the
automatic open function is used.
CAUTION Be sure that there is adequate space above
and behind the vehicle before opening the
tailgate automatically.
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed
continuously for more than 90 seconds, the
automatic function will be deactivated to
avoid overloading the electrical system. The
automatic function can be used again after
approximately 10 minutes.
Automatic closingThe power tailgate can be closed by pressing
the
button on the tailgate (see the illus-
tration) or by pressing it down.
NOTE If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the
weight of snow or strong wind, it will close
automatically.
WARNING
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when
it is opened or closed automatically. The
tailgate should never be obstructed in any
way when it is operated.
Interrupting automatic opening/closingAutomatic opening or closing the tailgate can
be interrupted in four ways:
\b
By pressing the button on the
lighting panel.
\b By pressing the button on the
remote key for several seconds.
\b By pressing the button on the lower edge
of the tailgate.
\b By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate
a second time.
If one of these actions is taken:
\b While the tailgate is being
opened, the
electrical function will be switched off and
the tailgate will be released from the elec-
trical system.
\b While the tailgate is being
closed, it will
return to the fully open position.
Pinch protectionIf the tailgate is obstructed while it is being
operated, the pinch protection function is acti-
vated.
\b If the tailgate is being opened, the electri-
cal function will be switched off and the
tailgate will be released from the electrical
system.
\b If the tailgate is being closed, it will move
in the opposite direction. G017876

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Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks – rear doorsThe controls are located on the rear door
jambs. Use the remote control\fs 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 horizon-
tal position.
The rear doors can be opened from the
inside when the slot is in the vertical posi-
tion.
Power child safety locks*The power child lock function can be activated
by pressing the button shown in the inset illus-
tration above. The ignition must be in mode
I
or II (see page 79).
When the function is activated, a message will
appear in the information display and the indi-
cator light in the button will light up.
With the function activated:
\b The rear door windows can only be opened
with the control in the driver\fs door.
\b 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.
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the
rear seat passengers cannot open the doors
from the inside with the controls in position
A (manual child safety locks) or if the power
child safety lock function is activated. G02107
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66 The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
vehicle is locked with the remote key or
optional Personal Car Communicator.
USA FCC ID: NWD5481
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will trigger the alarm:
\b
The hood is forced open.
\b The tailgate is forced open.
\b A door is forced open.
\b The ignition slot is tampered with.
\b An attempt is made to start the vehicle with
a non-approved key (a key not coded to
the car\fs ignition).
\b If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the accessory movement sensor).
\b The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the accessory inclination
sensor). \b
The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
\b The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
A message will appear in the information dis-
play if a fault should occur in the alarm system.
Contact an authorized Volvo service techni-
cian.
NOTE Do not attempt to repair any of the compo-
nents 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 illus-
tration):
\b
Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
\b The indicator light flashes at one-second
intervals – the alarm is armed
\b 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 keys.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed
under Car settings Lock settings
Keyless entry
. See page 122 for a description
of the menu system.
Disarming the alarm
– Press the Unlock button on the remote key. G031385