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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con- sumption will increase with the size of theload.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-nering and hard braking.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 145)
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to helpanchor items in the cargo area.
WARNING
The two upper hooks shown in the illustration are for holding grocery bags only. They are not intended for anchoring heavy objects.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)
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Locking/unlocking confirmation Settings can be made in the menu system for audible and visual confirmation when the vehiclehas been locked or unlocked. With these func-tions activated, the following will occur when thevehicle is locked/unlocked:
Locking confirmation
• The turn signals flash once, an audible signal sounds and the door mirrors will fold
* in.
Confirmation will only be given when all doors and the tailgate are properly closed and locked.
NOTE
If you do not receive confirmation when lock- ing the vehicle, check whether a door or thetailgate is ajar, or if this feature has beenturned off in the menu.
Unlocking confirmation
• The turn signals will flash twice and the door mirrors will fold
* out.
Making a setting
Different alternatives for locking/unlocking con- firmation can be selected in the menus by press- ing MY CAR on the center console control panel.
• To activate visual confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLight settingsand select Door lock confirmation light
and/or Unlock confirmation light by
pressing OK/MENU .
• To activate audible confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLock settingsand select Audible confirmation by press-
ing OK/MENU .
For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 77).
Lock indicator
Lock/alarm indicator light
A flashing indicator light at the base of the wind- shield 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. 165)
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps pre- vent unauthorized persons from starting theengine. Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle con- tains a coded transponder. The code in the keyis transmitted to an antenna in the ignition slotwhere it is compared to the code stored in thestart inhibitor module. The vehicle will start onlywith a properly coded key. If you misplace a key,take the other keys to a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician for reprogramming asan anti-theft measure. The following messages(which may appear in the instrument panel dis-play) are related to the immobilizer:
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MessageMeaning
Insert car keyRemote key not recognized dur- ing start. Try to start the vehicleagain.
Car key not foundVehicles with keyless drive*
only. Remote key not recog- nized during start. Try to startthe vehicle again. If the problem continues, insert the remote key into the ignitionslot and try to start the vehicleagain.
Immobil- izer Trystart againRemote key fault during start. Contact an authorized Volvoworkshop.
CAUTION
Never use force when inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannot bestarted 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 following condi-tion: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter-ference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO Operation 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. For information on starting the vehicle, see Star- ting the engine (p. 248).
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 confirm locking.
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Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door. After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock theother 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 settingsLock
settings
Change doors unlock setting. For
a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 77).
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 door mirrors *.
These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. For a description of the menusystem, see My Car – introduction (p. 77).
Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice
within several seconds to disarm the alarm sys- tem (the alarm indicator light on the dashboardwill go out), and unlock only the tailgate. Pressing this button for several seconds also opens the tailgate on models equipped with theoptional power tailgate.
NOTE
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for a shortperiod when the tailgate has been opened.
After closing, the tailgate will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm thealarm. For information on opening the tailgate from the passenger compartment, see Locking/unlocking– tailgate (p. 165)
Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situations. To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press it twicewithin 3 seconds. The turn signals and horn willbe activated. The panic alarm will stop automati-cally after 2 minutes and 45 seconds. To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again. The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehi- cle.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside(p. 163)
• Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 152)
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. The vehi-cle can also be locked or unlocked with thekey blade, see Alarm-related functions(p. 171).
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the ignition is in mode
I or II and all of the doors are closed, a
message will appear in the instrument panel dis- play and there will be an audible signal. When the remote key is returned to the vehicle, the message will be erased and the audible sig-nal will stop after one of the following has beendone:
• 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 points with private locking activated.
With the private locking function activated:• The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote
• The engine can be started
• The glove compartment cannot be unlocked
• The tailgate cannot be unlocked or openedwith the remote
• The rear floor hatch cannot be opened
Activating the private locking function
Insert the key blade in the glove compart- ment lock.
Turn the key blade180 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock. A mes- sage will appear in the instrument panel dis-play.
Deactivating the private locking function
Turn the key blade 180 degrees counterclock- wise in the glove compartment lock to deactivateprivate locking. For information on locking the glove compart- ment normally, without activating the private lock-ing function, see Locking/unlocking the glovecompartment (p. 165).
Remote key – replacing the 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
Low
battery in remote control. Please change batteries.
is shown in the display and/or
• if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.
NOTE
The remote key's range is normally approxi- mately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
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NOTE
If the vehicle is locked by pressing the button on one of the door handles or by pressing thelock button on the remote key, or if it is leftunlocked for more than 30 minutes, the keymemory function will be deactivated. To reactivate the key's memory:
• Unlock the vehicle by pulling a door han- dle with the remote key in your posses-sion or by pressing the unlock button onthe remote key.
Related information
•
Keyless drive
*– locking/unlocking (p. 159)
• Remote key – functions (p. 153)
Keyless drive
* – messages
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the igni-tion modes (p. 80) is in mode II and all of the
doors are closed, a message will appear in theinstrument panel display and an audible signalwill sound.
When at least one remote key has been returned to the car, the message will be erased in the dis-play and the audible signal will stop when:
• A door has been opened and closed
• The remote key has been inserted in theignition slot
• The
OK button has been pressed. For the
location of this button, see Information dis-play – menu controls (p. 115)
CAUTION
• Keyless drive remote keys should never be left in the vehicle. In the event of abreak-in, a remote found in the vehiclecould make it possible to start theengine.
• Electromagnetic fields or metal obstruc-tions can interfere with the keyless drivesystem. The remote key should never beplaced closer than approximately 4-6 in.(10-15 cm) to cell phones, metallicobjects or e.g., stored in a metal brief-case.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952, KR55WK48964 NOTEThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must acceptinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. CAUTIONChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's author-ity to operate the equipment. Siemens VDO5WK48891
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Alarm – turning off
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the Unlock button on the remote key orby inserting the remote key in the ignition slot.Two short flashes from the car's turn signals con-firm that the alarm has been turned off.
Related information
• Alarm indicator (p. 169)
• Alarm – arming/disarming (p. 170)
• Remote key – replacing the battery (p. 157)
Alarm-related functions
The following is general information regarding the alarm system in your vehicle.
Automatic re-armingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will automati- cally re-engage (re-lock) and the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgatehas been opened.
Remote key not functioningIf the remote key is not functioning properly, thealarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the key blade.
>This will trigger the alarm.
2. To turn off the alarm, insert the remote key
into the ignition slot (also on vehicles with the optional keyless drive). 3. Start the engine.
Related information
•
Detachable key blade – unlocking (p. 156)
• Detachable key blade – general information(p. 155)
• Starting the engine (p. 248)
DRIVER SUPPORT
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Active chassis * (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristicsof the shock absorbers so that the vehicle's driv-ing characteristics can be adjusted. There arethree settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when the engine isswitched off is activated the next time the engineis started.
NOTE
This system is available on Canadian models only.
Comfort
Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm. Thismode is particularly suitable for long-distancehighway driving. The indicator light in the buttonwill be on when this mode is selected.
Sport
In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is reduced during cornering and steering response is moreimmediate. The transmission shifts up at higherrpm for sportier driving. The indicator light in thebutton will be on to indicate that Sport mode hasbeen selected.
Advanced
In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gear shifting isdone at high rpm in each gear for dynamic andactive 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 skidding andto generally help improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and isnormal. Acceleration will also beslightly slower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith 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