2017 VOLVO XC60 warning

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Grocery bag holder
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
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Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo area
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
Related information
• Loading – general (p. 144)
Cargo net – mounting/removing
Using the cargo netThere are four attachment points for the cargo net.
Cargo net
The net can be attached in two positions in the vehicle:
• Rear position: behind the rear seat's backrest
• Front position: Behind the front seats' back-rests
WARNING
When in use, the cargo net must always be attached correctly in order to function prop-erly. All objects in the cargo area should be securely lashed down. A damaged cargo net should never be used.
The easiest way to mount the cargo net is through one of the rear doors.

LOCKS AND ALARM
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Remote key and key blade
Two remote keys are provided with your vehicle. They enable you to unlock the doors and tail-gate, and also function as ignition keys to startthe vehicle or operate electrical components.The remote keys contain detachable metal keyblades for manually locking or unlocking the driv-er's door and the glove compartment. The visibleends of these key blades are unique to make iteasier to identify "your" remote key. Up to sixremotes can be programmed for use on thesame vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition slot if children are to remain in the vehicle.
For more information on the various ignition modes, see Ignition modes (p. 80).
Related information
• Remote key – functions (p. 153)
• Remote key – functions (p. 153)
• Remote key – range (p. 154)
Remote key – loss
If either of the remote keys (p. 150) is lost, the other should be taken with the vehicle to a Volvoretailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code of thelost remote key must be erased from the system.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. California Only: A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: • on the Volvo website at http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552
The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found by pressing
MY CAR and going into
SettingsInformationNumber of keys.For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 77). USA-5WK49264FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 FCC ID:KR55WK49233This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. Canada-5WK49264IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 IC:267T-5WK49233Operation 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.

LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
162 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards For Automobile UseCanada – IC:267T-5WK48952, 267T-5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891 NOTEThis device complies with RSS -210 of Industry Canada. 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.
Keyless drive
* – antenna locations
The keyless drive system has a number of anten- nas located at various points in the vehicle.
On the tailgate, near the wiper motor
Left rear door handle
Under the floor of the cargo area, near the rear seat
Right rear door handle
Under the rear section of the center console
Under the front section of the center console
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keyless drivesystem's antennas. This is to help preventinterference between the pacemaker and thekeyless drive system.
Related information
• Keyless drive
*– locking/unlocking (p. 159)

LOCKS AND ALARM
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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)

LOCKS AND ALARM
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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)

LOCKS AND ALARM
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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 confirmthat 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 – introduction (p. 77).
USA 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.
Disarming the alarm
–Press the Unlock button on the remote key.
> Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors areunlocked.
Related information
• Alarm indicator (p. 169)
• Alarm signal (p. 170)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)
• Alarm-related functions (p. 171)
Alarm signal
An audible (p. 169) signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 sec-onds.
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals for approximately 5 minutes or untilthe alarm is turned off.
Related information
• Alarm indicator (p. 169)
• Alarm – arming/disarming (p. 170)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 171)

LOCKS AND ALARM
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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
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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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