2009 VOLVO XC60 key

02 Locks and alarm
Locks02
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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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02 Locks and alarmAlarm 02
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

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Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the Unlock button on the remote con-
trol or by inserting the remote key in the ignition
slot.
Other alarm-related functions
Automatic re-armingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-
matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tail-
gate has been opened.
Audible/visual alarm signal
\b
An audible alarm signal is given by a bat-
tery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts
for 30 seconds.
\b 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 functioningIf 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\fs 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. Reduced alarm function
Turning off the accessory alarm sensors
Navigation (left/rght/up/down) buttons
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
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.
The vehicle\fs menu system is used for turning
off these sensors (See page 122 for a descrip-
tion of the menu system). 1.
Go into the menu under Car settings.
2. Select Reduced guard (Press Enter to
choose).
3. Two alternatives are now available:
\bActivate once. If this alternative is
selected, Reduced guard–see
manual will appear in the instrument
panel display and the accessory incli-
nation and movement alarm sensors will
be deactivated when the vehicle is
locked.
\b Ask on exit. If this alternative is
selected, the message Press ENTER
to reduce guard until engine is
started—Press EXIT to cancel will
appear in the center console display
each time the engine is turned off and
the accessory inclination and move-
ment alarm sensors will be deactivated
when the vehicle is locked.
4. Press ENTER and lock the vehicle.
The next time the engine is started, the alarm
system will be reset and Full guard will appear
in the instrument panel display. The accessory
inclination and movement alarm sensors will be
reactivated.
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Ignition modes03
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Functions
Ignition slot with remote key, start/stop button
Inserting and removing the remote keyThe various ignition modes are accessed by
inserting the remote key into the ignition slot.
The remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pressing the key in. It will then be
ejected slightly and can be removed from the
slot. The gear selector must be in position
P
(Park).
NOTE The brake pedal must not be depressed
when accessing ignition modes
I or II.
CAUTION Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or damage the lock.
Ignition mode 0–
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
Ignition mode I–Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE.
Ignition mode II–Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE for
approx. 2 seconds.
Ignition mode III (engine start)Start the engine, see page 105.
Stopping the engine–
Press START/STOP ENGINE. (If the
engine is running and the vehicle is mov-
ing, keep the button depressed until the
engine stops).
Return to ignition mode 0–Press START/STOP ENGINE to return
from I, II, or III to ignition mode 0. Posi-
tion Function
0 Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated. Steer-
ing lock is deactivated. The audio
system can be used.
I Moonroof, power windows, cli-
mate system blower, ECC, wind-
shield wipers can be used.
II The headlights come on. Warn-
ing/indicator lights come on for
5 seconds. All equipment oper-
ates apart from heated seats and
rear window defroster, which
only work when the engine is run-
ning.
III The starter motor will operate
until the engine has started.
Functions with timerThe audio system can be operated without a
key for 15 minutes at a time by pressing the
POWER button. The power windows work for
several minutes after the key has been
removed, although not after the door has been
opened.

03 Your driving environmentSeats 03
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OperationThe seats can be adjusted for a short period
after unlocking the door with the remote con-
trol without the key in the ignition slot. Seat
adjustment is normally made when the ignition
is on and can always be made when the engine
is running.
NOTE \b
Only one of the power seat\fs controls
can be used at the same time.
\b The power seats have an overload pro-
tector that activates if a seat is blocked
by any object. If this occurs, switch off
the ignition (key in position
0) and wait
for a short period before operating the
seat again.
Seat with memory function* Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Stored seat position
Memory button
Programming the memoryThree different seating and door mirror posi-
tions can be stored in the driver seat\fs memory.
The following example explains how button 1
can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be
programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position and door
mirror position in button 1:1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the
desired position using the seat and mirror
adjustment controls.
2. Press and hold down the M (memory) but-
ton.
3. With the memory button depressed, press
button 1 briefly to store the current position
for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position
that they were in when a button was pro-
grammed:
– Press and hold down button 1 until the seat
and mirrors stop moving.
NOTE As a safety precaution, the seat will stop
automatically if the button is released before
the seat has reached the preset position.
Remote keyless entry system and the
driver\fs seat
The remote control transmitter also controls
the position of the power driver\fs seat in the
following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using
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The position of the driver\fs seat is now stored
in the remote control\fs memory.
Automatic seat adjustmentTo move the seat to the position in which you
left it:
1. Unlock the driver\fs door with the same
remote control (the one used to lock the
doors)
2. Open the driver\fs door within 2 minutes.
The driver\fs seat will automatically move to the
position in which you left it.
NOTE \b
The key memory is independent of the
seat memory.
\b The seat will move to this position even
if someone else has moved it to a dif-
ferent seating position and locked the
vehicle with a different remote control.
\b This feature will work in the same way
with all of the remote control transmit-
ters that you use with your vehicle. The function can be activated/deactivated
under Car key memory
Seat & mirror
positions. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see page 122.
Emergency stopIf the seat accidentally begins to move, press
one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING \b
Because the driver\fs seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
\b Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
\b Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
\b The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
Heated seats*See page 128. Rear seats
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The three sections of the rear seat backrest can
be folded down in different combinations to
make it easier to transport long objects.
\b
The left (driver\fs side) section can be folded
down separately.
\b The center section can be folded down
separately. G031382

03 Your driving environmentSteering wheel 03
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Adjusting
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering
wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both
height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to
push into place, press the steering wheel
lightly at the same time as you push the
lever.
WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.
With speed-dependent power steering* the
level of steering force can be adjusted, see
page 157.
Keypads
Keypads in the steering wheel
Cruise control, see page 158. Adaptive
cruise control*, see page 172.
Audio controls, see page 133.Horn
Horn
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Press the steering wheel hub to sound the
horn. G02113
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