02 Locks and alarm
Remote control key/key blade
02
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.49 Unique PCC functions*
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Remote control key with PCC* - Personal Car
Communicator.
Information button
Indicator lamps
Using the information button enables access to
certain information from the car via the indica-
tor lamps.
Using the information button–
Press the information button .
> All indicator lamps flash for approxi-
mately 7 seconds and the light travels
around on the PCC. This indicates that
information from the car has been read.If any of the other buttons are pressed
during this time then the reading is inter-
rupted.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lamps illumi-
nates with repeated use of the information
button and in different locations (as well as
after 7 seconds and after the light has trav-
elled around on the PCC), contact a work-
shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Indicator lamps display information in accord-
ance with the following illustration:
Green continuous light – the car is locked.
Yellow continuous light – the car is
unlocked.
Red continuous light – the alarm has been
triggered since the car was locked.
Red light flashing alternately in both indi-
cator lamps – The alarm was triggered less
than 5 minutes ago.
Range PCCThe PCC's range for locking, unlocking and
tailgate is about 20 m from the car - for other
functions up to about 100 m.
If the car does not verify a button being pressed
- move closer and try again.
NOTE
The information button functions can be
disrupted by surrounding radio waves,
buildings, topographical conditions etc.
Out of PCC rangeIf the PCC is too far away from the car for the
information to be read then the status the car
was last left in is shown, without the light trav-
elling around on the PCC.
If several PCCs are used for the car then it is
only the PCC last used for locking/unlocking
that shows correct status.
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Remote control key/key blade
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50* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
If no indicator lamps illuminate when
the information button is used within range
then this may be because the last commu-
nication between the PCC and the car was
disrupted by surrounding radio waves,
buildings, topographical conditions etc.
Detachable key blade
A remote control key contains a detachable
key blade of metal with which some functions
can be activated and some operations carried
out.
The key blade's unique code is provided by
authorised Volvo workshops, which are rec-
ommended when ordering new key blades.
Key blade functionsUsing the remote control key's detachable key
blade:
•the left-hand front door can be opened
manually if central locking cannot be acti-
vated with the remote control key, see
page 56.
•the rear doors' mechanical child safety
locks can be activated/deactivated, see
page 64.
•the right-hand front door and the rear
doors can be locked manually, e.g. in the
event of power failure, see page 59.
•access to the glovebox and cargo area
(privacy locking*) can be blocked, see
page 51.
•the airbag for front passenger seat
(PACOS)* can be activated/deactivated,
see page 22.
Removing the key blade
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Slide the spring-loaded catch to the side.
At the same time pull the key blade straight
out backwards.
Attaching the key bladeCarefully refit the key blade into its location in
the remote control key.1. Hold the remote control key with the slot
pointed up and lower the key blade into its
slot.
2. Lightly press the key blade. You should
hear a "click" when the key blade is locked
in.
Unlocking doors with the key blade
If central locking cannot be activated with the
remote control key - e.g. if the batteries are
discharged - then the left-hand front door can
be opened as follows:
1. Unlock the left-hand front door with the key
blade in the door handle's lock cylinder.
See also the figure and further information
on page see page 56.
NOTE
When the door has been unlocked using the
key blade and is opened, the alarm is trig-
gered.
2. Deactivate the alarm by inserting the
remote control key in the ignition switch.
For a car with the Keyless system, see
page 56.
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Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.53 Replacing the battery
The batteries should be replaced if:
•the information symbol is illuminated and
the display shows Low battery in remote
control. Please change batteries.
and/or
•the locks repeatedly do not react to signals
from the remote control key within
20 metres from the car.
Opening
Slide the spring-loaded catch to the
side.
At the same time pull the key blade
straight out backwards.
Insert a 3 mm slot screwdriver in the
hole behind the spring-loaded catch and
gently prize the remote control key up.
NOTE
Turn the remote control key over with the
buttons facing up, this is to avoid the bat-
teries falling out when it is opened.
IMPORTANT
Avoid touching the battery and its terminals
with your fingers, as this could damage their
functionality.
Battery replacementClosely study how the battery/batteries are
secured on the inside of the cover, with
regard to their (+) and (–) sides.
Remove control key (1 battery)1. Carefully prize out the battery.
2.
Install a new one with the (+) side down.
PCC* (2 batteries)1. Carefully prize out the batteries.
2.
First install one new one with the (+) side
up.
3. Position the white plastic tab in between
and finally install a second new battery with
the (+) side down.
Battery typeUse batteries with the designation CR2430, 3V
- one in the remote control key and two in the
PCC.
Assembly1. Press the remote control key together.
2. Hold the remote control key with the slot
pointed up and lower the key blade into its
slot.
3. Lightly press the key blade. You should
hear a "click" when the key blade is locked
in.
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Locking/unlocking
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62* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Unlocking with the remote control key
The alarm for the tailgate can be disarmed* and
the tailgate unlocked on its own by using the
remote control key's
button.
The lock indicator on the instrument panel
stops flashing in order to show that not all of
the car is locked and the alarm's* level and
movement sensors and the sensors for open-
ing the tailgate are disconnected.
The doors remain locked and armed.
•The tailgate is unlocked, but remains
closed - press lightly on the rubberised
pressure plate under the outer handle and
lift the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes
then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.
Unlocking the car from inside
To unlock the tailgate:
–Press the lighting panel button (1).
> The tailgate is unlocked and can be
opened within 2 minutes (if the car is
locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote control key–Press the remote control key's button for
locking,
, see page 47.
> The lock indicator on the instrument
panel starts flashing, which means that
the car is locked and the alarm* has
been activated.
Deadlocks*1
Deadlocks means that all door handles are
mechanically disengaged, which prevents
doors being opened from the inside.
The deadlocks are activated with the remote
control key and are set after an approximately
10 second delay after the doors have been
locked.
NOTE
If a door is opened within the delay time then
the sequence is interrupted and the alarm is
deactivated.
The car can only be unlocked from a deadlock
state with the remote control key. The driver's
door can also be unlocked with the detachable
key blade.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to remain in the car
without first deactivating the deadlocks in
order to avoid the risk of anyone being
locked in.
1Only in combination with alarm.
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68* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Instruments and controls........................................................................ 70
Volvo Sensus ......................................................................................... 79
Key positions.......................................................................................... 80
Seats....................................................................................................... 82
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 87
Lighting................................................................................................... 88
Wipers and washing................................................................................ 97
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....................................................100
Compass*.............................................................................................. 105
Power sunroof*..................................................................................... 106
Alcoguard*............................................................................................ 108
Starting the engine................................................................................ 112
Starting the engine – Flexifuel............................................................... 114
Starting the engine – external battery................................................... 116
Gearboxes............................................................................................. 117
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*.......................................................................... 123
All-wheel drive – AWD*.........................................................................130
Foot brake............................................................................................. 131
Parking brake........................................................................................ 133
HomeLink
Ÿ *.......................................................................................... 137
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Instruments and controls
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.75
SymbolSpecification
Main beam On
Left-hand direction indicators
Right-hand direction indicators
DRIVe - Start/Stop*
ABL faultThe symbol illuminates if a fault has arisen in
the ABL function (Active Bending Lights).
Emissions systemIf the symbol illuminates then it may be due to
a fault in the car's emissions system. Drive to
a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends
that you seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
ABS faultIf this symbol illuminates then the system is not
working. The car's regular brake system con-
tinues to work, but without the ABS function.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the symbol remains illuminated, drive to
a workshop to have the ABS systemchecked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Rear fog lamp onThis symbol illuminates when the rear fog lamp
is on. There is only one fog lamp. It is located
on the driver's side.
Stability systemA flashing symbol indicates that the stability
system is operating. If the symbol illuminates
with constant glow then there is a fault in the
system.
Stability system, Sport modeSport mode allows for a more active driving
experience. The system then detects whether
the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-
ments and cornering are more active than in
normal driving and then allows controlled skid-
ding of the rear section up to a certain level
before it intervenes and stabilises the car.
Engine preheater (diesel)This symbol illuminates during engine preheat-
ing. Preheating occurs when the temperature
is below 2 °C. The car can be started once the
symbol goes out.
Low level in fuel tankWhen the symbol illuminates the level in the
fuel tank is low, refuel as soon as possible.
Information, read display textWhen one of the car's systems does not
behave as intended, this information symbol
illuminates and a text appears on the informa-
tion display. The message text is cleared with
the READ button, see page 142, or it disap-
pears automatically after a time (time depend-
ing on which function is indicated). The infor-
mation symbol can also illuminate in conjunc-
tion with other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the
READ button, or clear automatically after a
while.
Main beam OnThe symbol illuminates when main beam is on
and with main beam flash.
Left/right-hand direction indicatorsBoth direction indicator symbols flash when
the hazard warning flashers are used.
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Seats
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85
Manual lowering of the outer head
restraints, rear seat
Pull the locking handle closest to the head
restraint to fold the head restraint forward.
The head restraint is moved back manually
until a "click" can be heard.
Lowering the rear seat backrest
IMPORTANT
There must be no objects on the rear seat
when the backrest is to be folded down. The
seat belts must not be connected either.
Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the
rear seat upholstery.
The triple-section backrest can be folded in
different ways.
NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for-
wards, and/or the backrests adjusted
upwards, in order that the rear backrests
can be folded forward fully.
•The left-hand section can be folded sepa-
rately.
•The centre section can be folded sepa-
rately.
•The right-hand section can only be folded
together with the centre section.
•If the entire backrest is to be folded then
the different sections should be folded
separately.
If the centre backrest is being lowered -
fold and adjust the centre backrest's head
restraint downwards, see page 84.
The outer head restraints are lowered auto-
matically when the outer backrests are
lowered. Pull up the backrest's locking
handle
while folding the backrest for-
ward at the same time. A red indicator on
the lock catch
shows that the backrest
is no longer locked in place.
NOTE
When the backrests have been lowered the
head restraints must be moved forward
slightly so as not to make contact with the
seat cushion.
Raising takes place in reverse order.
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Steering wheel
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.87 Adjusting
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Adjusting the steering wheel.
Lever - releasing the steering wheel
Possible steering wheel positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both
height and depth:
1. Pull the lever towards you to release the
steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position
that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to fix the steering
wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press the
steering wheel lightly at the same time as
you push the lever back.
WARNING
Adjust and secure the steering wheel before
driving.
With speed related power steering* the level of
steering force can be adjusted, see
page 170.
Keypads*
Keypads in the steering wheel.
Cruise control, see page 171
Adaptive cruise control, see page 175
Audio and phone control, see page 224.
Horn
Horn.
Press the centre of the steering wheel to signal.
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