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02 Locks and alarm
Alarm*
02
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.63 General
Activated alarm is triggered if:
•a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened
•a movement is detected in the passenger
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector*)
•the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
with a tilt detector*)
•the battery's cable is disconnected
•the siren is disconnected.
If there is a fault in the alarm system, the infor-
mation display shows a message. In which
case, contact a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.
NOTE
The movement sensors trigger an alarm in
the event of movement in the passenger
compartment - air currents are also regis-
tered. For this reason the alarm is triggered
if the car is left with a window or the sunroof
open or if the passenger compartment
heater is used.
To avoid this: Close the window/sunroof
when leaving the car. If the car's integrated
passenger compartment heater (or a porta-
ble electric heater) shall be used - direct the
airflow from the air vents so that they are not
pointing upwards in the passenger com-
partment.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or modify alarm
system components. All such attempts
could affect the terms of insurance.
Alarm indicator
Same LED as lock indicator, see page 45.
A red LED on the instrument panel indicates
the alarm system's status:
•LED not lit – Alarm not armed
•The LED flashes once every other second
– Alarm is armed
•The LED flashes rapidly after disarming the
alarm (and until the remote control key is
inserted in the ignition switch and key posi-
tion I is selected) – Alarm has been trig-
gered.
Arming the alarm–Press the remote control key lock button.
Deactivate the alarm–Press the remote control key unlock but-
ton.
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Alarm*
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64* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Deactivating a triggered alarm–Press the remote control key unlock button
or insert the remote control key in the igni-
tion switch.
Other alarm functions
Automatic re-arming of the alarmThis function prevents the car being left with
the alarm disarmed unintentionally.
If the car is unlocked with the remote control
key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or the tailgate is opened within 2
minutes, then the alarm is automatically re-
armed. The car is relocked at the same time.
Remote control key not workingIf the alarm cannot be deactivated with the
remote control key, e.g. if the key's battery is
discharged - the car can be unlocked, dis-
armed and the engine started as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the detachable
key blade - see page 54.
> The alarm is triggered, the alarm indica-
tor flashes rapidly and the siren sounds.
2. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.
> The alarm is deactivated and the alarm
indicator goes out.
3. Start the engine.
Alarm signalsWhen the alarm is triggered, the following hap-
pens:
•A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is switched off. The siren has its own
battery and works independently of the car
battery.
•The direction indicators flash for 5 minutes
or until the alarm is switched off.
Reduced alarm level
To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm -
e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or during
transport on a car train or car ferry - temporarily
deactivate the movement and tilt detectors.
The procedure is the same as with the tempo-
rary disengaging of deadlocks, see page 60.
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66* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Instruments and controls........................................................................ 68
Volvo Sensus ......................................................................................... 77
Key positions.......................................................................................... 78
Seats....................................................................................................... 80
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 85
Lighting................................................................................................... 86
Wipers and washing................................................................................ 98
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....................................................101
Compass*.............................................................................................. 106
Power sunroof*..................................................................................... 107
Alcolock*............................................................................................... 109
Starting the engine................................................................................ 113
Starting the engine – Flexifuel............................................................... 118
Starting the engine – external battery................................................... 120
Gearboxes............................................................................................. 121
DRIVe Start/Stop*................................................................................. 127
All-wheel drive – AWD*.........................................................................134
Foot brake............................................................................................. 135
Parking brake........................................................................................ 137
HomeLink
Ÿ *.......................................................................................... 141
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Instrument overview
Left-hand drive.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.69
FunctionPage
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer87,
92, 200,
224
Cruise control152, 154
Horn, airbags20, 85
Combined instrument
panel71, 75
Menu, audio and phone
control202,
236, 262,
238
START/STOP ENGINE
button113
Ignition switch78
Display for infotainment
and menus202,
235, 238
Door handle–
Control panel58, 62,
101, 103
Hazard warning flashers92
FunctionPage
Control for infotainment
and menu control202,
235, 238
Control panel for climate
control213
Gear selector121
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*226
Wipers and washing98, 99
Steering wheel adjust-
ment85
Bonnet opener328
Parking brake137
Seat adjustment*81
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate59, 86,
287
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