2011 VOLVO V50 lock

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Rear seat
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Rear seat head restraints
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Adjust the head restraint vertically
Each of the rear seating positions is equipped
with a head restraint that can be adjusted ver-
tically to suit the height of the passenger. The
upper edge of the head restraint should be at
least on a level with the upper-most point of the
seat occupant's ear (see illustration).
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height. The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at least on a level with the upper-
most point of the seat occupant's ear.

To raise: Slide the head restraint up to the
desired height.

To lower: Press the catch at the base of the
right support and press the head restraint
down.

To remove: Pull the head restraint up far as
possible. Press the catch at the base of the
right support and pull the head restraint out
of the its holders.
WARNING
If a head restraint has been removed, it must
be put properly back in place and it must
lock (click) into one of the available adjust-
ment positions before the seat is occupied.
Folding down the rear seat backrests
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Both sections of the rear seat backrest can be
folded down, together or separately, to enable
you to transport long objects. Before folding
down the rear seat backrests, the outboard
seat belts can be attached to the clothes hook
as shown in the illustration.

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Rear seat
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CAUTION
•When the backrests are folded down,
the head restraints may be damaged if
they are not removed. The center head
restraint must also be removed when
transporting heavy loads.
•To help prevent damage to the uphols-
tery when a backrest is folded down, be
sure that there are no objects on the
seat and that the seat belt is not buck-
led.
•When folding down the rear seat backr-
ests, remove the plug in the rear
12-volt socket to help avoid marks in
the upholstery.
Rear edge of seat cushion
Catch
Folding down the backrest
Location of the head restraint in the seat
cushion
To fold down one or both sections:
1. Grasp the rear edge of the seat cushion
and pull it forward.
2. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge
of the backrest upward and forward to
release the backrest lock. A red lock indi-
cator is visible when the backrest is not
locked in the upright position.3. Fold the backrest down partially and
remove the outboard head restraints.
Press the center head restraint down com-
pletely or remove it.
4. Place the head restraints in the plastic
tubes, which are now accessible on the
under side of the seat cushions.
WARNING
The center rear seat head restraint should
only be in its lowest position when this seat
is NOT occupied. When the center position
is occupied, the head restraint should be
correctly adjusted to the passenger’s
height. The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at least on a level with the upper-
most point of the seat occupant's ear.

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Rear seat
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WARNING
•The red lock indicator is VISIBLE when
the backrest is NOT locked in position
and hidden when the backrest is cor-
rectly locked in place. When the back-
rest is in the upright position, push and
pull it to make sure that it is correctly
locked in place.
•When the rear seat is folded down, do
not place heavy objects against the
backs of the front seats. This places a
severe strain on the folded down back-
rest of the rear seat. Be sure to secure
cargo.
•Cargo must not be stacked higher than
the top of seat backs. This will reduce
the possibility of luggage, etc. becom-
ing projectiles during sudden maneu-
vers, rapid braking or an accident.

04 Interior
Cargo area
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4. Release the button to lock the cargo area
cover in place.
5. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side
of the cargo area.
Check that the cargo area cover is securely in
place.
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Fold the front section of the cover forward
Fold the front section of the cargo area cover
forward into the wedge-shaped grooves near
the rear seat.
Removing the cargo area cover1. Lift the forward section of the cover, fold it
rearward in the vehicle, and let it hang
freely.2. Press the button on the upper edge of the
cover forward to release the catches.
3. Lift out the end of the cargo area cover
from the retaining holes.
4. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side
of the cargo area.
NOTE
Both versions of the cargo area cover are
options that may be available for your vehi-
cle. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Cargo area net (accessory)
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The Volvo V50 can be equipped with a cargo
area net made of strong nylon fabric that can
be used with the rear seat backrests in the
upright position or folded down.
The holder for the retractable net is mounted
on the rear side of the backrests.
Using the net with the backrests in the
upright position
1. From the cargo compartment, pull the net
upward.
2. Insert the net's right attachment in the rear-
most hole in the mounting bracket (see
illustration) and push it forward into the
smaller hole in the bracket to secure it in
place.
3. Pull out the spring-loaded attachment on
the left side of the net and insert it in the
bracket on the left side of the vehicle in the
same way.
WARNING
Be sure that the net is securely attached in
the mounting brackets.
Using the cargo net with the backrest
folded down
Fasten the net in the same way as described
above, using the front mounting brackets.

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Cargo area
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Retracting the cargo net1. Pull back one of the net's attachments to
the large hole in the mounting bracket.
2. Pull the attachment out of the mounting
bracket.
3. Do the same on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
4. Lower the net into its holder.
Removing the cargo net's holder1. Fold down the backrests
2. Push the holder out until it releases from its
retaining brackets.
Using the net with the cargo area cover
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1. Fold the rear seat backrests forward
slightly. Begin by folding the narrower sec-
tion of the backrest.
2. Pull the cargo net up and to the rear.
3. Return the backrests to the upright posi-
tion.
Insert the net's end attachments into the
mounting brackets (see the illustration).
WARNING
The red lock indicator on the rear seat
backrests is VISIBLE when the backrest is
NOT locked in position and hidden when the
backrest is correctly locked in place. When
the backrest is in the upright position, it
must always be correctly locked in place.
Load anchoring eyelets
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The eyelets in the cargo area can be used to
fasten accessory load and lashing straps, load
nets, and other load anchors.

120* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Remote key and key blade................................................................... 122
Keyless drive*........................................................................................ 127
Locking and unlocking.......................................................................... 131
Child safety locks.................................................................................. 132
Alarm*.................................................................................................... 133

LOCKS AND ALARM

05 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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Remote keys
Two remote keys that also function as ignition
keys are provided with your car. The remote
keys contain detachable metal key blades for
manually locking or unlocking the driver's door
and the glove compartment.
USA – FCC ID: LTQVO315TXThis 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.
Canada – IC: 3659AVO315TXOperation 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.
Loss of a remote key
If either of the remote keys is lost, the other
should be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer.
As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost
remote key must be erased from the system.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys
can be obtained from any Authorized Volvo
Retailer.
You can also obtain additional or duplicate
remote control keys from certain independ-
ent repair facilities and locksmiths that are
qualified to make remote control keys. Each
key must be programmed to work with your
vehicle.
California Only:
A list of independent repair facilities and/or
locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut and
code replacement keys can be found:
•on the Volvo website at
http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys
•by calling Volvo Customer Care at
1-800-458-1552
Each key blade has a unique code, which is
used if new key blades are required. A maxi-
mum of six remote keys/key blades can be
programmed and used for one car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car con-
tains a coded transponder. The code in the key
is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored
in the start inhibitor module. The car will start
only with a properly coded key. If you misplace
a key, take the other keys to an authorized
Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft
measure.
CAUTION
Never use force on the narrow section of the
remote key – this is where the transponder
is located. The car cannot be started if the
transponder is damaged.
USA – FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VOThis 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.
Canada – IC: 3659A-WFS125VOOperation 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.