2011 VOLVO XC70 remote start

02 Locks and alarm
Locks
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65 Locking and unlocking the vehicle
From outside the vehicleThe remote key locks all of the doors and the
tailgate.
If the locks repeatedly do not react when the
unlock button is pressed, it may be necessary
to replace the batteries in the remote, see
page 56. In this case the vehicle can be
unlocked with the detachable key blade. See
page 58 for information on removing the key
blade from the remote key.
The first press on the unlock button unlocks the
driver's door and a second press unlocks the
other doors and the tailgate (see also page
56).
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be locked if a door is
open.
From inside the vehicle (central locking
button)
Central locking button
The lock buttons on the door panel can be used
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate at
the same time. Press
to lock and to
unlock.
When leaving the vehicle, the doors can be
locked by pressing
with the driver's door
open and then closing the door. This will lock
all of the doors and the tailgate.
UnlockingThe vehicle can be unlocked from inside the
vehicle in two ways:
•By pressing the unlock button ().
•The door can be unlocked by pulling the
door handle once and opened by pulling
the handle again.
Locking
•Press the lock button () after the front
doors have been closed.
•Each door can be locked individually with
the lock button on the respective doors.
The door must be closed first.
Automatic relockingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-
matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tail-
gate has been opened.
Automatic lockingWhen the vehicle starts to move, the doors and
tailgate can be locked automatically. This fea-
ture can be turned on or off under Car settings
Lock settingsDoors automatic
lock. See page 124 for a description of the
menu system.

02 Locks and alarm
Alarm
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The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
vehicle is locked with the remote key or
optional Personal Car Communicator.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will trigger the alarm:
•The hood is forced open.
•The tailgate is forced open.
•A door is forced open.
•The ignition slot is tampered with.
•An attempt is made to start the vehicle with
a non-approved key (a key not coded to
the car's ignition).
•If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the accessory movement sensor).
•The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the accessory inclination
sensor).
•The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
•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 a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
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 red indicator light on the dashboard (see
illustration):
•Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
•The indicator light flashes at one-second
intervals – the alarm is armed
•The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the remote key is inserted in the ignition
slot and the ignition is put in mode I—the
alarm has been triggered.
Arming the alarm

Press the Lock button on the remote key.
One long flash of the turn signals will con-
firm that the alarm is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed
under Car settings
Lock settings
Keyless entry. See page 124 for a descrip-
tion of the menu system.
USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)
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.
Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation
is subject to the following conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

02 Locks and alarm
Alarm
02
69 Disarming the alarm

Press the Unlock button on the remote key.
> Two short flashes from the car's direc-
tion indicators confirm that the alarm
has been deactivated and that all doors
are unlocked.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the Unlock button on the remote key
or by inserting the remote key in the ignition
slot. Two short flashes from the car's direction
indicators confirm that the alarm has been
turned off.
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
•An audible alarm signal is given by a bat-
tery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts
for 30 seconds.
•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's 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 sensorsIn 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's menu system is used for turning
off these sensors (see page 124 for a descrip-
tion of the menu system).
1.
Go into the menu under
Car settings.
2.
Select
Reduced guard See manual(Press Enter to choose).
3. Two alternatives are now available:
•Activate once. If this alternative is
selected, Reduced guard Seemanual
will appear in the instrument
panel display and the accessory incli-
nation and movement alarm sensors will
be deactivated when the vehicle is
locked.
•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
deactivate the accessory inclination and move-
ment alarm sensors, do not make a choice in
the menu or press EXIT and lock the vehicle.

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Ignition modes
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.79 Inserting and removing the remote key
Ignition slot with remote key and START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Inserting the remote keyHolding the end of the remote key with the
base of the key blade, insert the remote key
into the ignition slot as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or damage the lock.
Removing the remote keyThe remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pressing the key in lightly. It will
then be ejected slightly and can be removed
from the slot. The gear selector must be in
position P (Park).
Ignition modesThe various ignition modes are accessed with
the remote key in the ignition slot.
Posi-
tionFunction
0Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated. Steer-
ing lock is deactivated. The audio
system can be used.
IMoonroof*, power windows,12-
volt sockets, navigation system*,
climate system blower, ECC,
windshield wipers can be used.
IIThe 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.
IIIThe starter motor will operate
until the engine has started.
NOTE
The brake pedal must not be depressed
when accessing ignition modes I or II.
Ignition mode 0
Insert the remote key in the ignition slot and
press it lightly. It will be drawn into the slot.
WARNING
The ignition key should always be fully
inserted in the ignition slot when the vehicle
is being towed to help prevent the steering
wheel from locking.
On vehicles with the optional keyless drive,
the remote key must be in the passenger
compartment and the driver's door must be
closed.
Ignition mode I
Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II
Press the remote key into the ignition slot
and press START/STOP ENGINE for
approximately 2 seconds.
Ignition mode III (engine start)Start the engine, see page 107.
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).

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Ignition modes
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Returning to ignition mode 0
Press START/STOP ENGINE briefly to
return to ignition mode 0 from modes I or
II.
Emergency towingIf the vehicle is being towed, the steering wheel
must be unlocked and the remote key must be
in the ignition slot
1.
Ignition mode II should be used so that the
lighting can be switched on.
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the passenger compartment.

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Lighting
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92* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Interior lighting, rear
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Rear reading lights
The lights are switched on or off by pressing
each respective button.
Courtesy lights/door step lighting*The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch
on/off automatically when one of the front
doors is opened/closed.
Glove compartment lightingThe glove compartment lighting switches on/
off automatically when the lid is opened/
closed.
Overhead courtesy lightingThe passenger compartment lighting is
switched on and off automatically when button
(3) is in the neutral position.
The lighting comes on and remains on for
30 seconds if:
•the vehicle is unlocked from the outside
with the key or remote control
•the engine is switched off and the ignition
is in mode 0.
The lighting switches off when:
•the engine is started
•the vehicle is locked from the outside.
The lighting comes on and remains on for two
minutes if one of the doors is open.
The passenger compartment lighting can be
switched on and off manually within 30 minutes
after the vehicle has been unlocked.
If the lighting is switched on manually and the
vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting will
switch off automatically after one minute.
Cargo area lightingThe cargo area lighting comes on automatically
when the tailgate is opened.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition slot.
2. Pull the turn signal lever as far as possible
towards the steering wheel and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, turn signals,
lights in the door mirrors, license plate lights,
and footwell lighting will illuminate and remain
on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval
can be set under Car settings
Light
settings
Home safe light duration. For
a description of the menu system, see
page 124.
Approach lighting
Approach lighting is activated by pressing the
approach light button on the remote key (see
the illustration on page 56).
When the function has been activated, the
parking lights, indicator lights, door mirror
lights, license plate lighting, dome lighting and
door step lighting come on.
1Factory setting

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Mirrors
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100
reverse, the mirrors will automatically return to
their original position.
This function can be activated/deactivated in
Car settings
Door mirror settingsAuto
tilt left mirror or
Auto tilt right mirror.
Automatic retraction when lockingWhen the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the
remote key the door mirrors are automatically
retracted/extended.
The function can be activated/deactivated
under Car settings
Fold mirr. when
locking. For a description of the menu system,
see page 124.
Resetting to neutralMirrors that have been moved out of position
by an external force must be electrically reset
to the neutral position for electric retracting/
extending to work.
•Retract the mirrors with the L and R but-
tons.
•Fold them out again with the L and R but-
tons.
The mirrors are now reset in neutral position.
Home safe and approach lightingThe light on the door mirrors comes on when
approach lighting or home safe lighting is
selected, see page 92.
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Use the defroster to quickly remove fog and ice
from the rear window and the door mirrors.
Press the button once to start simultaneous
rear window and door mirror defrosting. The
light in the button indicates that the function is
active. Switch the function off when then win-
dows have cleared to help avoid battery drain.
The rear window is defogged/de-iced auto-
matically if the vehicle is started in an outside
temperature lower than 45 °F (7 °C). Auto-
defrosting can be selected under Climate
settings
Auto rear defroster. Select
between
On or Off.
Interior rearview mirror
Auto-dim functionAn integrated sensor reacts to headlights from
following traffic and automatically reduces
glare in the mirror.

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Starting the engine
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.107 Start
Ignition switch with remote key inserted (see
page 79 for more information on ignition modes)
WARNING
Before starting the engine:
•Fasten the seat belt.
•Check that the seat, steering wheel and
mirrors are adjusted properly.
•Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Adjust the seat
if necessary.
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot
with the metallic key blade pointing out-
ward (not inserted into the slot)
1. Push
lightly on the remote key. It will be auto-
matically drawn into the ignition slot in the
correct position.
2.
Depress the brake pedal
2.
3.
Press and release the START/STOP
ENGINE button. The autostart function will
operate the starter motor until the engine
starts.
The starter motor operates for a maximum
of 10 seconds. If the engine has not
started, repeat the procedure.
NOTE
Keyless drive*
To start a vehicle equipped with the keyless
drive feature, one of the remote keys must
be in the passenger compartment. Follow
the instructions in step 3 to start the vehicle.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause
the accelerator and/or brake pedal to catch.
Check that the movement of these pedals is
not impeded. Not more than one protective
floor covering may be used at one time.
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, it is only necessary to have a remote key in the passenger’s compartment.2If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the vehicle.