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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.141
Tunnel console - 12 V-sockets
The electrical sockets (12 V) are located next to the cup holder 1
and rear of the tunnel con-
sole.
12 V socket in tunnel console, front seat.
12 V socket in tunnel console, rear seat. The electrical socket can be used for various accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. displayscreens, music players and mobile phones.For the socket to supply current, the remotecontrol key must be in at least key position
I
(p. 70).
WARNING
Always leave the plug in the socket when the socket is not in use.
NOTE
Optional equipment and accessories - e.g. display screens, music players and mobilephones - which are connected to one ofthe passenger compartment's 12V electri-cal sockets, could be activated by the cli-mate control system, even when theremote control key has been removed orwhen the car is locked, for example, whenthe parking heater is activated at a presettime. For this reason remove the plugs from the electrical sockets for optional equipmentor accessories when not in use becausethe battery could be drained in the event ofsuch an occurrence!
IMPORTANT
Max. socket is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is used at a time. If both sockets in thetunnel console are used simultaneously,7.5 A (90 W) per socket is applicable. If the compressor for emergency puncture repair is connected to one of the two sock-ets, no other current consumer must beconnected to the other one.
NOTE
The compressor for emergency puncture repair (p. 333) has been tested andapproved by Volvo.
Related information
• Tunnel console - cigarette lighter and ashtray* (p. 139)
• 12 V electrical socket - cargo area* (p.144)
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If ashtray and cigarette lighter are specified then there is no cup holder and adjacent 12 V socket.
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142* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Loading
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers andall accessories reduces the car's payload bya corresponding weight. For more detailedinformation on weights, see Weights (p. 390).
The tailgate is opened via a buttonon the lighting panel or the remotecontrol key, see Locking/unlocking -
tailgate (p. 167).
WARNING
The car’s driving properties change depending on the weight and positioningof the load.
To bear in mind when loading
• Position the load firmly against the rear seat's backrest.
Note that objects must not prevent the func- tion of the WHIPS system for the front seats ifany of the rear seat's backrests is foldeddown, seeWHIPS - seating position (p. 35).
• Centre the load.
• Heavy objects should be placed as low as possible. Avoid placing heavy loads onlowered backrests.
• Cover sharp edges with something soft toavoid damaging the upholstery. •
Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h,carry the impact of an item weighing1000 kg.
WARNING
The protection provided by the inflatable curtain in the headlining may be compro-mised or eliminated by high loads.
• Never load cargo above the backrest.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy braking the load may otherwise shift, caus-ing injury to the car's occupants. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Switch off the engine and apply the park- ing brake when loading/unloading longitems. Otherwise you may accidentallyknock the gear lever or gear selector withthe load into a drive position - and the carcould then move off.
Related information
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Load retaining eyelets (p. 143)
• Safety net* (p. 145) •
Loading - long load (p. 143)
• Roof load (p. 143)
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06 Locks and alarm
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150* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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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151
Mes- sageSpecification
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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152* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Remote control key with PCC* - Personal Car Communicator.
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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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.153
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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154* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 triggeredless than 5 minutes ago.
Related information
• PCC* - range (p. 154)
PCC* - range
The PCC's range for locking, unlocking and
tailgate is approx. 20 m from the car - for
other functions up to approx. 100 m. If the car does not verify a button being pressed - move closer and try again.
NOTE
The information button function may 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 carwas last left in is shown, without the lighttravelling around on the PCC. If several PCCs are used for the car then it is only the PCC last used for locking/unlockingthat shows correct status.
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 wasdisrupted by surrounding radio waves,buildings, topographical conditions etc.
Related information
• Keyless drive* - PCC range (p. 159)
• Remote control key - range (p. 153)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.155
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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