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Arming the alarm
–Lock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's lock button, pressing the outer indenta- tion for locking on one of the door handles1
or by pressing the tailgate's rubberized pres-sure plate 1
.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power tail- gate *, the button on the lower edge of the
tailgate can also be used to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the alarm
–Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's unlock button, pressing the pressure-sensitive area on the inside of one of the door handles 1
or by pressing the tailgate's
rubberized pressure plate 1
.
Turning off a triggered (sounding) alarm
–Press the remote key's unlock button or put the ignition in mode I by turning the start
knob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm has been trig- gered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off
• All turn signals flash for 5 minutes or untilthe alarm is turned off If the door that triggered the alarm is left open,
the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.
Alarm indicatorA red indicator light on the upper side of the dashboard shows the alarm's status:
• Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds: the alarm is armed
• Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm hasbeen disarmed until the ignition has been put in mode
I (turn the start knob to START and
release it): the alarm has been triggered
Related information
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 228)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 228)
1
Models withe the optional Passive Entry only.
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Automatically arming/disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the remote key (and the alarm has been disarmed) but nodoor or the tailgate has been opened within2 minutes, the vehicle will automatically relockand the alarm will re-arm. In certain markets, the alarm will be re-armed automatically after a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 226)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key (p. 228)
Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with the detachable key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the back-up key reader in the cup holder
2. Place the remote key on the back-up keyreader in the tunnel console's cup holder.
3. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The alarm will turn off.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 226)
• Detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 228)
Child safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from inadvertently opening one of the rear doors frominside the vehicle.
Electronic * activation/deactivationThe electronic child safety locks can be acti- vated/deactivated as long as the ignition is notcompletely switched off and this can be done forup to two minutes after the engine has beenswitched off if no door has been opened. To activate:
Child safety lock button on the driver door control panel
1. Switch on the ignition or start the engine.
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2. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel. >
Rear child lock Activated will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the button will illuminateto show that the child safety locking func-tion is activated.
While the child safety locks are activated:
• the rear door windows can only be opened from the driver door control panel
• the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside
To deactivate:
–Press the button in the driver door control panel. >
Rear child lock Deactivated will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the button will go out toshow that the child safety locking functionis deactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the current set-ting for the child safety locks will be stored. If thelocks were activated at that time, they will con-tinue to be activated when the ignition isswitched on again.
Manual activation/deactivation
Manual child safety locks in the rear doors
–Use the detachable key blade in the remote key to adjust these controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
The rear doors can be opened from the inside or the outside.
NOTE
• Each control on the respective doors control that door only, not both doors.
• There are no manual child safety locks onmodels equipped with the electronicoption.
Related information
• Detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
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Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless 2
start and
lock system that requires a number of antennas located at various points in the vehicle.
Location of the antennas
Under the cup holders in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the driver side rear door 2
In the upper front section of the passenger side rear door 2
In the center of the rear seat backrest 2,3
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than9 inches (22 cm) to any of the Passive Entrysystem's antennas. This is to help preventinterference between the pacemaker and thePassive Entry system.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 235)
• Remote key's range (p. 235)
Start and lock system type designations
The following information contains type designa- tions for the start and lock system.
Alarm systemUSA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condi-tions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)This device is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.
Remote keys (Passive entry/Passive start *)
USA Volvo Standard Key FCC ID: YGOHUF8423 Volvo Tag ID FCC ID: YGOHUF8432This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
2
Vehicles with the optional Passive Entry system only.
3 In a seven-seat model, the antenna is located between the seats where the backrest and seat cushion meet.
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation. Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user
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Changing the remote key's battery The remote key can be opened if the battery needs to be replaced.
The battery should be replaced if:• The information symbol illuminates and
Unavailable Battery level too low is
shown in the display
and/or
• if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle
Replacing the battery
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) toward you and move the button on lower edge of the key near thekey ring to the right. Slide the front coverslightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Move the button to the side and slide
rear cover slightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
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Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing
e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up.
The battery's positive ( +) side is up. Pry
out the battery as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could result in poorbattery function in the remote key.
Insert a new battery 4
with the positive ( +)
side up. Put the battery cover back in place by:
Placing the battery's edge downward in
the holder. Slide the battery forward so that it is held in place by the two plastic catches.
Pressing the battery downward so that it
is also held in place by the two upper catches under the upper black holder. and turn until the marker points to CLOSE.
4
Use a CR2032, 3 V battery.
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NOTE
Volvo recommends that the batteries used in the remote control meet the UN Manual ofTest and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3. Batteries installed in the key from the factory and batteries exchanged by an authorizedVolvo workshop fulfill the above criteria. Old batteries should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
Put the battery cover in place and turn it clockwise until the marker points to CLOSE.
Put the rear cover in position and press
down until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into place as indicated by
arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed. Turn the key over and press the front
cover (with the Volvo logo) until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into position as indicated
by arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.
Dispose of old batteries properly, preferably at recycling station.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)