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Engine and passenger compartment heater*
Preconditioning prepares the car's heater, engine and passenger compartment beforedeparture so that both wear and energyneeds during the journey are reduced. The heater can be started directly (p. 130) or with a timer (p. 130). The heater cannot start if the outside tem- perature exceeds 15 °C. At –5 °C or lower themaximum running time of the heater is 50minutes.
WARNING
Do not use the fuel-driven heater indoors. Exhaust gases are secreted.
NOTE
When the fuel-driven auxiliary heater is active there may be smoke from the right-hand wheel housing, which is perfectlynormal.
Refuelling
Warning label on fuel filler flap.
WARNING
Fuel which spills out could be ignited. Switch off the fuel-driven auxiliary heaterbefore starting to refuel. Check in the combined instrument panel that the heater is switched off. The heatsymbol is shown when it is operating.
Parking on a hillIf the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of the car should point downhill to ensure thatthere is a supply of fuel to the fuel-drivenheater.
Battery and fuelIf the battery has insufficient charge or thefuel level is too low, the heater will beswitched off automatically and a message appears on the information display. Acknowl-edge the message by pressing the indicatorstalk (p. 100)
OK button once.
IMPORTANT
Repeated use of the heater combined with short journeys leads to the battery dis-charging and consequential starting prob-lems. The car should be driven for the same time as the heater is used to ensure that thecar's battery is recharged adequately toreplace the energy consumed by theheater when it is used on a regular basis.The heater is used for a maximum of 50minutes each time.
Related information
• Engine block heater and passenger com- partment heater* - messages (p. 132)
• Additional heater* (p. 134)
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Remote control key with key blade
The remote control key is used to start the car and for locking and unlocking. It contains adetachable key blade (p. 155) made of metal.The visible section is available in two versionsso that it is possible to distinguish betweenthe remote control keys. The car is supplied with 2 remote control keys or PCCs* (Personal Car Communicator). Additional remote control keys can be ordered - up to 6 can be programmed andused for the same car.
WARNING
If there are children in the car: Remember to switch off the supply to the power windows and sunroof by removingthe remote control key if the driver leavesthe car.
Remote control key with PCC (p. 153) has increased functionality compared with theremote control key, see PCC* - unique func-tions (p. 153).
Related information
• Remote control key - functions (p. 151)
Remote control key - losing
If you lose a remote control key then a new one can be ordered at a workshop - anauthorised Volvo workshop is recommended. The remaining remote control keys must be taken to the Volvo workshop. The code of themissing remote control key must be erasedfrom the system as a theft prevention meas-ure. The current number of keys registered tothe car can be checked in the menu systemMY CAR
. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see MY CAR (p. 103).
Related information
• Remote control key - functions (p. 151)
Key memory*
The key memory in the remote control key (p. 149) means that certain settings in the car canbe individually adapted for different people. The key memory function is available in com- bination with power seat and power rearviewand door mirrors. Settings for door mirrors,driver's seat and steering force can be savedin the key memory.
Key memory – door mirrors and driver's
seat
The settings are automatically connected toeach respective remote control key, see Keymemory* in remote control key (p. 74) andAdjustable steering force* (p. 257). Afterlocking with the remote control key the set-ting of the combined instrument panel'stheme is also saved in the key, see MY CAR(p. 103). The function can be activated/deactivated in the menu system MY CAR. For a description
of the menu system, see MY CAR (p. 103). For cars with the Keyless drive function, see Keyless drive* (p. 159).
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Indication locking/unlocking - adjusting
When the car is locked or unlocked using the remote control key (p. 149) the direction indi-cators confirm that locking/unlocking wascorrectly performed.
• Locking - one flash and the door mirrors are folded 1
in.
• Unlocking - two flashes and the door mir-rors are folded 1
out.
After locking the indication is only given if all locks are activated once the doors have beenclosed.
Selecting the functionDifferent options for indicating locking/unlocking with light can be set in the car'smenu system MY CAR. For a description of
the menu system, see MY CAR (p. 103).
Related information
• Keyless drive* (p. 159)
• Lock indicator (p. 150)
• Alarm indicator (p. 172)
Lock indicator
A flashing LED by the windscreen verifies that the car is locked.
Same LED as alarm indicator (p. 172).
NOTE
Cars that are not equipped with alarm also have this indicator.
Related information
•Indication locking/unlocking - adjusting (p. 150)
Immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser is a theft protec- tion system that prevents an unauthorisedperson from starting the car. Each remote control key (p. 149) has a unique code. The car can only be started with thecorrect remote control key with the correctcode. The following error messages in the com- bined instrument panel's information displayare related to the electronic immobiliser:
1
Only for cars with retractable power door mirrors.
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Insert car keyError when reading the remote control key duringstarting - Remove the keyfrom the ignition switch, pressit in again and make a newstart attempt.
Car key notfoundError reading the remote con- trol key during starting - Try tostart again. If the error persists: Insert the remote control key into theignition switch and try to startagain.
Immobi- liser TrystartagainError in immobiliser system during starting. If the errorpersists: Contact a workshop- an authorised Volvo work-shop is recommended.
For starting the car, see Starting the engine (p. 264).
Related information
•Remote-controlled immobiliser with tracking system (p. 151)
Remote-controlled immobiliser with tracking system
Remote-controlled immobiliser with tracking system makes it possible to track and locatethe car, and to remotely activate the immobi-liser to switch off the engine. Contact your nearest Volvo dealer for more information and assistance with activating thesystem.
Related information
•Remote control key with key blade (p. 149)
• Immobiliser (p. 150)
Remote control key - functions
The remote control key has functions such as locking and unlocking the doors.
Remote control key, standard version.
Locking
Unlocking
Approach light duration
Tailgate
Panic function
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Information
Function buttons
Locking – Locks the doors and tailgate
while the alarm is activated. A long press also closes all windows and sunroof* simultaneously (see also Total airingfunction (p. 166)).
WARNING
If the sunroof and windows are closed using the remote control key, check thatnobody's hands are trapped.
Unlocking – Unlocks the doors and tail-
gate while the alarm is deactivated. A long press also opens all windows simulta- neously (see also Total airing function (p.166)). The function can be changed from unlocking all doors simultaneously, to unlocking thedriver's door only with one press of the but-ton and, after a further press of the button -within 10 seconds - unlocking the remainingdoors. The function can be changed in the menu system
MY CAR . For a description of the
menu system, see MY CAR (p. 103).
Approach light duration – Used to
switch on the car's lighting at a distance. For more information, see Approach light duration(p. 89).
Tailgate (p. 167) - Unlocks and disarms
the alarm for the tailgate only.
Panic function – Used to attract atten-
tion in an emergency. Press and hold the button for at least 3 sec- onds or press it twice within 3 seconds toactivate the direction indicators and the horn. The function can be turned off with the same button once it has been active for at least5 seconds. Otherwise the function switchesoff automatically after approx. 3 minutes.
Related information
• Remote control key with key blade (p. 149)
• PCC* - unique functions (p. 153)
• Locking/unlocking - from the outside (p.164)
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Remote control key - range
Remote control key (p. 149) functions have a range of about 20 metres from the car. If the car does not verify a button being pressed - move closer and try again.
NOTE
The remote control key functions may be disrupted by surrounding radio waves,buildings, topographical conditions, etc.The car can always be locked/unlockedwith the key blade, Detachable key blade -unlocking doors (p. 156).
If the remote control key is removed from the car when the engine is running or key position(p. 70) I or II is active, and if all doors are
closed, then a warning message is shown inthe information display in the combinedinstrument panel and an audio reminder sig-nal sounds at the same time. The message is extinguished and the audible reminder signal stops when the remote con-trol key is brought back to the car aftereither/or:
• The remote control key has been inserted into the ignition switch.
• Speed exceeds 30 km/h.
• the
OK button has been pressed.
Related information
• Remote control key - functions (p. 151)
PCC* - unique functions
Remote control key with PCC has extended functionality compared with remote controlkey without PCC (p. 149) in the form of aninformation button and indicator lamps.
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 theindicator 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 thatinformation from the car has beenread. If any of the other buttons are pressed during this time then the reading isinterrupted.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lamps illumi-
nates with repeated use of the information button and in different locations (as well asafter 7 seconds and after the light hastravelled around on the PCC), contact aworkshop - an authorised Volvo workshopis recommended.
Indicator lamps display information in accord- ance with the following illustration:
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Detachable key blade
A remote control key (p. 149) contains a detachable key blade of metal with whichsome functions can be activated and someoperations 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 detachablekey blade:
• the left-hand front door can be opened manually if central locking cannot be acti-vated with the remote control key, seeDetachable key blade - unlocking doors(p. 156).
• the rear doors' mechanical child safetylocks can be activated/deactivated (p.169).
• the right-hand front door and the reardoors can be locked manually (p. 165),e.g. in the event of power failure.
• access to the glovebox and cargo area(privacy locking (p. 156)*) can beblocked.
• the airbag for front passenger seat(PACOS*) can be activated/deactivated(p. 30).
Related information
•Remote control key - functions (p. 151)
• Remote control key with key blade (p.149)
Detachable key blade - detaching/ attaching
Detaching/attaching the detachable key blade (p. 155) is carried out as follows:
Removing the key blade
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 inthe remote control key (p. 149).
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 islocked in.
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Related information
• Detachable key blade - unlocking doors (p. 156)
• Child safety locks - manual activation (p.169)
• Passenger airbag - activating/deactivat-ing* (p. 30)
Detachable key blade - unlocking doors
The detachable key blade (p. 155) can be used if central locking cannot be activatedwith the remote control key (p. 149), e.g. if thekey's battery has run out. If central locking cannot be activated with the remote control key - e.g. if the batteries aredischarged - then the left-hand front door canbe opened as follows:
1. Unlock the left-hand front door with the
key blade in the door handle's lock cylin- der. For illustration and more information,see Keyless drive* - unlocking with thekey blade (p. 162).
NOTE
When the door has been unlocked using the key blade and is opened, the alarm istriggered.
2. Deactivate the alarm by inserting theremote control key in the ignition switch.
For cars with the Keyless system, see Keyless drive* - unlocking with the key blade(p. 162).
Related information
• Remote control key with key blade (p. 149)
• Remote control key/PCC - replacing thebattery (p. 158)
Privacy locking*
Privacy locking is intended for when the car is left for service, with a hotel parking valet orsimilar. The glovebox is then locked and thetailgate lock is disconnected from the centrallocking - the tailgate cannot be opened witheither the central locking button in the frontdoors or the remote control key (p. 149).
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Active locks for remote control key
with key
blade.
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