2009 VOLVO XC60 sensor

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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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Heartbeat Sensor
The heartbeat sensor function is a comple-
ment to the vehicle\fs standard alarm, and indi-
cates 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\fs
heartbeat in the form of vibrations in the
vehicle\fs chassis. For this reason, the sen-
sor\fs function may be impaired in areas with
high levels of noise or vibrations.
Keyless driveVehicles equipped with the optional Personal
Car Communicator have the keyless drive
function, see page 58 for detailed informa-
tion.
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
control. When removed, the key blade can be
used as follows:
\b
To lock/unlock the driver\fs door
\b To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 198.
Unlocking the doors with the detached
key blade
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver\fs door lock. Turn the key blade clock-
wise approximately one-quarter turn to unlock
the driver\fs door only.
NOTE After unlocking the driver\fs 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 passeng-
er\fs door by pressing the lock button on
each door.
2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn coun- ter-clockwise to lock the driver\fs door.
Removing the key blade Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
Pull the key blade straight out of the remote
control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote
control
1.
Hold the remote control with the slot for the
key blade up.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place. G02108
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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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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.
In either of the alternatives, if you prefer not to
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the menu or press EXIT and lock the vehicle.

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Windshield wipers/washers
Windshield wipers and washers
Rain sensor* on/off
Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
CAUTION
\b
Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet when the wipers are
in operation.
\b Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the wind-
shield/rear window. Be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen in place.
Windshield wipers offMove the lever to position
0 to switch
off the windshield wipers.
Single sweepMove 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 wipingWith 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 wipingThe wipers operate at normal speed. The wipers operate at high speed.
Rain sensor*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 fre-
quently) 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 sensitivityWhen 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 posi-
tion 0.
DeactivatingDeactivate the rain sensor by pressing the but-
ton 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. G031420