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Making a settingDifferent alternatives for locking/unlocking confirmation can be selected in the menus bypressing MY CAR on the center console con-
trol panel. • To activate visual confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLight
settings and select Door lock
confirmation light and/or Unlock
confirmation light by pressing OK/
MENU .
• To activate audible confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLock
settings and select Audible
confirmation by pressing OK/MENU.
For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 76).
Lock indicator
Lock/alarm indicator light A flashing indicator light at the base of the windshield verifies that the vehicle is locked.
Related information
•
Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 163)
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps prevent unauthorized persons from startingthe engine. Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transponder. The code inthe key is transmitted to an antenna in theignition slot where it is compared to the codestored in the start inhibitor module. The vehi-cle will start only with a properly coded key. Ifyou misplace a key, take the other keys to atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianfor reprogramming as an anti-theft measure.The following messages (which may appear inthe instrument panel display) are related tothe immobilizer:

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MessageMeaning
Insert car keyRemote key not recognized during start. Try to start thevehicle again.
Car key not foundVehicles with keyless drive* only. Remote key not recog-nized during start. Try tostart the vehicle again. If the problem continues, insert the remote key into theignition slot and try to startthe vehicle again.
Immobil- izer TrystartagainRemote key fault during start. Contact an authorizedVolvo workshop.
CAUTION
Never use force when inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannotbe started if the transponder is damaged.
USA–FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingcondition: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-tion. Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VOOperation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device. For information on starting the vehicle, see Starting the engine (p. 247).
Remote key – functions
The remote key is used e.g., to unlock the doors and start the engine.
Remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate. The turn signals will flash once to confirmlocking.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
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After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlockthe other doors and the tailgate. This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time by pressing My Car and going to
SettingsCar
settings
Lock settingsChange doors
unlock setting. For a description of the menu
system, see My Car – introduction (p. 76).
Approach lighting – As you approach
the vehicle, press the button on the remote key to light the interior lighting, parking lights,license plate lighting and the lights in the doormirrors*. These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. For a description of themenu system, see My Car – introduction(p. 76).
Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice
within several seconds to disarm the alarm system (the alarm indicator light on the dash-board will go out), and unlock only the tail-gate. Pressing this button for several seconds also opens the tailgate on models equipped withthe optional power tailgate.
NOTE
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for ashort period when the tailgate has beenopened.
After closing, the tailgate will not automati- cally relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearmthe alarm. For information on opening the tailgate from the passenger compartment, see Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)
Panic alarm – This button can be used
to attract attention during emergency situa- tions. To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press ittwice within 3 seconds. The turn signals andhorn will be activated. The panic alarm willstop automatically after 2 minutes and45 seconds. To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again. The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehicle.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 163)
• Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 151)
Remote key – range
The remote key has a range of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. Thevehicle can also be locked or unlockedwith the key blade, see Alarm-related func-tions (p. 171).
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the ignition isin mode
I or II and all of the doors are closed,
a message will appear in the instrument paneldisplay and there will be an audible signal. When the remote key is returned to the vehi- cle, the message will be erased and the audi-ble signal will stop after one of the followinghas been done: • The remote key is inserted in the ignition slot
• The vehicle's speed exceeds 20 mph(30 km/h)
• The
OK button on the left steering wheel
lever is pressed
Related information
• Remote key – functions (p. 153)

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Locking/unlocking – tailgate
The tailgate can be opened, locked and unlocked in several ways.
Tailgate unlock button on the remote key
Unlocking the tailgate with the remote
key
–Press the tailgate unlock button on the remote key to unlock (but not open 3
) the
tailgate. See Remote key and key blade (p. 150) for more information.
> The alarm indicator light on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the alarm is not monitoring the entire vehi-cle.
NOTE
• If the doors are locked while the tail- gate is open, the tailgate will remainunlocked until the vehicle is relockedby pressing the Lock button on theremote key.
• On keyless drive vehicles, the gearselector must be in the Park (
P) posi-
tion, all doors and the tailgate must beclosed and the ignition must beswitched off before the vehicle can belocked.
Unlocking the tailgate from the driver's seat
–Press the button on the lighting panel (1) to unlock (but not open 4
) the tailgate.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the tailgate hasbeen opened.
Locking the tailgate with the remote key
Press the lock button () on the remote.
See also (p. 150). The alarm indicator on the dashboard will begin flashing to show that the vehicle islocked and that the alarm has been armed.
Opening that tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism. To open:
3 This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (p. 167).
4 This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (p. 167).

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1. Press lightly on the rubberized plate
under the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION
• When pressing the rubberized plate, only light pressure is necessary torelease the tailgate's electronic lockingmechanism.
• When opening the tailgate, pull it upusing the handle. Too much pressureon the rubberized plate can damageits electrical connections.
Related information
•
Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 163)
Power tailgate – automatic opening/ closing
The power tailgate can be opened/closed using a button on the lighting panel or on theremote key.
Automatic openingThe power tailgate can be opened automati-cally in the three ways:
• By pressing and holding the
but-
ton on the lighting panel until the tailgate begins to open.
• By pressing and holding the
but-
ton on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
• By pressing the rubber-covered buttonunder the outer handle on the tailgate.
The taillights illuminate automatically when the automatic open function is used.
CAUTION
Be sure that there is adequate space above and behind the vehicle before open-ing the tailgate automatically. The vehicle should not be driven or moved with the tailgate in the open position. How-ever, if the vehicle is moved with the tail-gate in the open position, the automaticclosing function will be inoperative untilone of the following occurs:
• The tailgate is closed manually
• The ignition is switched off and the key is removed for approximately 10minutes (the tailgate will function againafter restart).
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously too long, the automatic func-tion will be deactivated to avoid overload-ing the electrical system. The automaticfunction can be used again after approxi-mately 2 minutes. If the vehicle's battery has been dis- charged or disconnected, or if the tailgatehas been open for more than 24 hours, thetailgate must be opened and closed oncemanually to reset the system.

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Automatic closingThe power tailgate can be closed by pressing the
-button on the tailgate (see the
illustration) or by pressing it down.
WARNING
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when it is opened or closed automatically.The tailgate should never be obstructed inany way when it is operated.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)
Power tailgate – programming
The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be programmed, which can be useful, for exam-ple, if the tailgate has to be opened in agarage with a low ceiling. To do so:
• Open the tailgate manually, hold it at the desired maximum opening angle andpress the tailgate's closing button for atleast 3 seconds. When the tailgate isreleased, programming is complete.
• To remove this programming, open thetailgate manually to a higher openingangle and press the tailgate's closing but-ton for at least 3 seconds.
Related information
•Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)
Power tailgate – interruption
Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can be interrupted in four ways:
• By pressing the
button on the
lighting panel.
• By pressing the
button on the
remote key.
• By pressing the button on the lower edge of the tailgate.
• By pressing the rubber-covered buttonunder the outer handle on the tailgate.
If one of these actions is taken, the tailgate will stop and reopen.
Pinch protectionIf the tailgate is obstructed while it is beingoperated, the pinch protection function isactivated.
• If the tailgate is being
opened, the electri-
cal function will be switched off and the tailgate will stop.
• If the tailgate is being
closed, it will stop
and reopen.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)

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Alarm indicator
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red indicator light on the dashboard (seeillustration):
•Indicator light off: the alarm is not armed (p. 170)
• The indicator light flashes at one-secondintervals: the alarm is armed
• The indicator light flashes rapidly beforethe remote key is inserted in the ignitionslot and the ignition is put in mode
I: the
alarm has been triggered.
Related information
• Alarm – general information (p. 169)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)
• Alarm signal (p. 171)
Alarm – arming/disarming
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
Arming the alarm–Press the Lock button on the remote key. One long flash of the turn signals will con-firm that the alarm (p. 169) is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed in MY CAR , under
Car settingsLock
settings
Keyless entry. For a description
of the menu system, see My Car – introduc- tion (p. 76).
USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3) This device complies with part 15 of the FCCrules. Operation is subject to the followingconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired opera-tion. Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3) This device is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.
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 alldoors are unlocked.
Related information
• Alarm indicator (p. 170)
• Alarm signal (p. 171)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)
• Alarm-related functions (p. 171)

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Active chassis* (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates thecharacteristics of the shock absorbers so thatthe vehicle's driving characteristics can beadjusted. There are three settings: Comfort,Sport and Advanced.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when theengine is switched off is activated the nexttime the engine is started.
NOTE
This system is available on Canadian mod- els only.
ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and the transmission shifts gears at lowerrpm. This mode is particularly suitable forlong-distance highway driving. The indicatorlight in the button will be on when this modeis selected.
SportIn this mode, the vehicle's body sway is reduced during cornering and steeringresponse is more immediate. The transmis-sion shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driv-ing. The indicator light in the button will be onto indicate that Sport mode has beenselected.
AdvancedIn this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gearshifting is done at high rpm in each gear fordynamic and active driving.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force* (p. 179)
Stability system – introduction
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system consists of a number of functions designed tohelp reduce wheel spin, counteract skiddingand to generally help improve directional sta-bility.
A pulsating sound will be audiblewhen the system is actively operat-ing and is normal. Acceleration willalso be slightly slower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for oper- ating the vehicle in a safe manner inaccordance with current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions:
• Traction control
• Spin control
• Active Yaw Control
• Engine Drag Control
• Corner Traction Control
• Trailer Stability Assist