2009 VOLVO XC90 alarm

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
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•
Pressing the remote control's tailgate
unlock button (see illustration above).
•
Relock the tailgate using the remote's
LOCK button.
Automatic relockingIf you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock
the tailgate without opening it, it will automati-
cally relock after approximately 2 minutes.
NOTE
If you open the tailgate and close it again, it
will remain unlocked and the alarm will not
be rearmed. Press the lock button on the
remote control to relock the tailgate and
rearm the alarm.

05 Locks and alarmChild safety locks
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*Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Child safety locks in the rear doorsManual child safety locks – rear doors/
tailgateThe controls are located on the rear door jambs
and at the lower edge of the tailgate. Use a key
or small screwdriver to adjust these controls.
The door/tailgate cannot be opened
from the inside. The door/tailgate can be
opened from the outside. The door/tailgate locks function nor-
mally.
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Child safety lock in the tailgate
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the
rear seat passengers cannot open the doors
from the inside with the buttons in position
A.
REAR
AC
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Power child locks*To prevent the rear doors from being opened
from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least
position 1.
2. Press the button shown above.
Indicator light in the button ON: the doors
cannot be opened from the inside. Normal
operation from the outside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors
can be opened from the inside.

05 Locks and alarm
Alarm
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The alarm is automatically armed whenever
you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will set off the alarm:•
The hood is forced open.
•
The tailgate is forced open.
•
A door is forced open.
•
The ignition switch is tampered with.
•
If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the optional movement sensor).
•
The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the optional inclination
sensor).
•
The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
•
The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
Arming the alarmPress the LOCK button on the remote control,
lock the vehicle using the key in the driver's
door or press the central lock button on the
driver's door with the door open. One long
flash of the turn signals will confirm that the
alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarmPress the UNLOCK button on the remote con-
trol or unlock the doors with the key.Turning off (stopping) the alarmIf the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCKbutton on the remote
control or by unlocking the driver's door with
the key.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 page 119 for
illustration) for at least 3 seconds or by press-
ing 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 stopautomatically 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.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 tailgate has
been opened.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
09``229 Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver's side
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This fuse box is located behind the plastic
cover below the steering wheel. When replac-
ing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a
new one of the same color and amperage (writ-
ten on the fuse).No
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1
Heated passenger's seat
15
2
Heated driver's seat
15
3
Horn
15
4
–
No
A
5
Audio system
10
6
–
7
–
8
Alarm siren (option)
5
9
Break light switch feed
5
10
Instrument panel, climate sys-
tem, power driver's seat,
Occupant Weight Sensor
10
No
A
11
12-volt sockets – front and rear
seats
15
12
–
13
–
14
–
15
ABS, DSTC
5
16
Power steering, Active Bi-
Xenon headlights (option)
10

12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 75AA/C (air conditioning)...........................93, 94
ABS.......................................................... 143
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL)........60, 64
Airbag system............................................ 20
Air cleaner................................................ 207
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution...................................... 92, 94
Air quality sensor....................................... 93
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm........................................................ 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 142
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 150
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 143
Ashtray..................................................... 109Audio
system introduction............................ 236
Audio system
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 253
AUTO (climate control)......................... 94, 95
Automatic transmission........................... 138
Autostart..........................................133, 135
AUX (audio system).................................248
Average speed........................................... 71
AWD......................................................... 142
BBass......................................................... 239
Battery..................................................... 205
maintenance....................................... 214
specifications...................................... 270
Battery – replacing................................... 215
Belt check................................................ 206
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 202
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 159
Blower (fan)................................................ 95Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 42
integrated.............................................. 47
Brake fluid................................................ 212
Brake system........................................... 143
Bulbs........................................................ 217
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 217
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 265
Capacity weight....................................... 175
Cargo area cover..................................... 115
Cargo grid................................................ 114
Cargo net................................................. 112
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 272
CD Pause................................................. 249
Central locking system - remote control. 119
Changing a wheel.................................... 182
Changing coolant..................................... 206
Charge air cooler..................................... 269
Check Engine warning light....................... 57
Child restraint anchors......................... 43, 45