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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 – glove compartment
The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade in theremote key. For information on removing the keyblade from the remote key, see Detachable keyblade – detaching/reinserting (p. 155).
Insert the key blade in the glove compart- ment lock.
Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock.
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 tail-
gate. See Remote key and key blade (p. 150) for more information.
> The alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go out to indicate that the alarm is not monitoring the entire vehicle.
NOTE
• If the doors are locked while the tailgate is open, the tailgate will remain unlockeduntil the vehicle is relocked by pressingthe Lock button on the remote key.
• On keyless drive vehicles, the gear selec- tor must be in the Park (
P) position, all
doors and the tailgate must be closed and the ignition must be switched offbefore the vehicle can be locked.
3 This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (p. 167).

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Unlocking the tailgate from the driver's seat
–Press the button on the lighting panel (1) to unlock (but not open4
) the tailgate.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the tailgate has beenopened.
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 is locked andthat the alarm has been armed.
Opening that tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic lock- ing mechanism. To open:
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 to release thetailgate's electronic locking mechanism.
• When opening the tailgate, pull it upusing the handle. Too much pressure onthe rubberized plate can damage its elec-trical connections.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 163)
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This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (p. 167).

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Power tailgate – automatic opening/closing
The power tailgate can be opened/closed using a button on the lighting panel or on the remotekey.
Automatic openingThe power tailgate can be opened automatically in the three ways:
• By pressing and holding the
button
on the lighting panel until the tailgate begins to open.
• By pressing and holding the
button
on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
• By pressing the rubber-covered button underthe 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 opening thetailgate 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 tailgatein the open position, the automatic closingfunction will be inoperative until one of thefollowing occurs:
• The tailgate is closed manually
• The ignition is switched off and the key isremoved for approximately 10 minutes(the tailgate will function again afterrestart).
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously too long, the automatic functionwill be deactivated to avoid overloading theelectrical system. The automatic function canbe used again after approximately 2 minutes. If the vehicle's battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the tailgate has been openfor more than 24 hours, the tailgate must beopened and closed once manually to resetthe system.
Automatic closingThe power tailgate can be closed by pressing the
-button on the tailgate (see the illustra-
tion) or by pressing it down.
WARNING
Pay attention to the risk of injury when open- ing/ closing the tailgate. Before opening/closing: Make sure that no one is in the pathof the tailgate as an injury could occur.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 165)

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Power tailgate – programming
The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be programmed, which can be useful, for example,if the tailgate has to be opened in a garage witha low ceiling.
To do so:
• Open the tailgate manually, hold it at the desired maximum opening angle and pressthe tailgate's closing button for at least3 seconds. When the tailgate is released,programming is complete.
• To remove this programming, open the tail-gate manually to a higher opening angle andpress the tailgate's closing button for at least3 seconds.
Related information
•
Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 165)
Power tailgate – interruption
Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can be interrupted in four ways:
• By pressing thebutton on the light-
ing 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 button underthe outer handle on the tailgate.
If one of these actions is taken, the tailgate willstop and reopen.
Pinch protectionIf the tailgate is obstructed while it is being oper-ated, the pinch protection function is activated. • If the tailgate is being
opened, the electrical
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. 165)
Power tailgate – manual opening/ closing
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Alarm – general information
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle. The alarm is automatically armed (p. 170) whenever the vehicle is locked with the remotekey. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The followingconditions will trigger the alarm:
• The hood is forced open.
• The tailgate is forced open.
• A door is forced open.
• The ignition slot is tampered with.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key not coded to thecar's ignition).
• The battery is disconnected (while the alarmis armed).
• The siren is disconnected when the alarm isdisarmed.
A message will appear in the information displayif a fault should occur in the alarm system. Con-tact a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo- nents in the alarm system yourself. This couldaffect the insurance policy on the vehicle.
Related information
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)
• Alarm signal (p. 170)
• Alarm indicator (p. 169)
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 before theremote key is inserted in the ignition slot 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. 170)

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