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Locking and unlocking withdetachable key blade
The detachable key blade can be used to unlockthe vehicle from the outside, e.g. if the battery inthe remote key is discharged.
Unlocking
Pull the front left-hand door handle to its endposition to access the lock cylinder.
Put the key in the lock cylinder.
Turn the key clockwise 45 degrees so thatthe key blade is pointing straight rearward.
Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to itsoriginal position. Remove the key from thelock cylinder and release the handle so that itreturns to its original position against thevehicle.
5. Pull the door handle.
>The door will open.
Lock the door in the same way, but turn the key45 degrees counterclockwise in step (3).
Turning off the alarm
NOTE
When the door is unlocked using the detach-able key blade and then opened, the alarmwill be triggered.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
Turn off the alarm by:
1. Place the remote control key on the key sym-bol in the backup reader in the bottom of thecup holder in the tunnel console.
2.Turn the start knob clockwise and release it.
> The start knob will automatically return toits original position - the alarm signal willstop and the alarm will be turned off.
Locking
The vehicle can also be locked using the remotekey's detachable key blade, e.g. if either the vehi-cle's or remote key's batteries are discharged.
The left-hand front door can be locked by insert-ing the detachable key into the door's lock cylin-der.
This is the only door with a lock cylinder. Theother doors have lock mechanisms in the side ofthe door that must be pushed in using the keyblade. The door will then be locked mechanicallyand cannot be opened from the outside.
The doors can still be opened from inside.
Manual door lock. This is not the child lock.
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–Remove the detachable key blade from theremote key. Insert the key blade into theopening for the lock mechanism and pushthe key in as far as possible, about 12 mm(0.5 in).
The door can be opened from both the out-side and the inside.
The door cannot be opened from the outside.To return to position A, open the door usingthe inside door handle.
The doors can also be unlocked by pressing theunlock button on the remote key or the centrallock button in the driver's door.
NOTE
The door's lock controls only lock thatspecific door, not all doors simultane-ously.
A manually locked rear door with an acti-vated manual or electric child safety lockcannot be opened from either the outsideor inside of the vehicle. A rear doorlocked in this way can only be unlockedusing the remote key or the centralunlocking button.
Related information
Detachable key blade (p. 248)
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 267)
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 243)
Remote key (p. 237)Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer is a start inhibitor thathelps prevent the vehicle from being started byan unauthorized person.
The vehicle can only be started with the rightremote key.
The following instrument panel error messagesare related to the electronic immobilizer:
Symbol Message Meaning
Vehicle keynot found
SeeOwner'smanual
Remote key notrecognized duringstart. Place theremote key on thekey symbol in thecup holder and tryto start the vehicleagain.
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Alarm
The alarm emits sound and light signals if any-one without a valid remote key attempts to breakinto the vehicle or interferes with the start batteryor alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
the hood, trunk lid or any door is opened.
a battery cable is disconnected.
the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signals
The following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until thealarm is turned off.
All turn signals will flash for 5 minutes oruntil the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is not recti-
fied, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times20.
Alarm indicator
A red indicator light on the dashboard shows thestatus of the alarm:
Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
Indicator flashes once every two seconds -the alarm is armed.
The indicator flashes quickly after the alarmhas been disabled for up to 30 seconds oruntil the ignition is put in I mode – the alarmhas been triggered.
In the event of alarm system failure
If a problem is detected in the alarmsystem, a symbol and the messageAlarm system failure Servicerequired will appear in the instrumentpanel. Contact a workshop - an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter any of thecomponents in the alarm system yourself. Anysuch attempt could affect the terms and con-ditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 267)
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Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarm
Lock and arm the vehicle by:
pressing the lock button on the remote key
.
touch the marked surface on the outside ofthe door handle or the rubberized pressure
plate on the trunk lid21.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless lock-ing/unlocking* and power trunk lid, the button
on the lower edge of the trunk lid can alsobe used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every othersecond when the vehicle is locked and the alarm isarmed.
Disarming the alarm
Unlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by:
pressing the unlock button on the remote
key .
grip a door handle or press the trunk lid's
rubberized pressure plate21.
Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed evenif the remote key is not functioning, e.g. if thebattery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detachablekey blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol inthe backup reader in the tunnel console'scup holder.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
>The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
–Press the unlock button on the remote keyor put the ignition into mode I by turning thestart knob clockwise and then releasing it.
NOTE
Remember that the alarm is armed whenthe vehicle is locked.
The alarm will be triggered if any of thedoors is opened from the inside.
Automatically arming and disarming the
alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps preventinadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key(and the alarm is disarmed) but none of thedoors or trunk lid is opened within two minutes,the alarm will be automatically rearmed. The vehi-cle will also re-lock.
On some markets, the alarm will be automaticallyarmed following a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
21Only vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking* (Passive Entry).
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Charging cable temperaturemonitoring
To help ensure the vehicle's hybrid battery is reli-ably charged each time it is connected, chargingis stopped if the temperature in the chargingcable becomes too high and reaches a criticallimit.
CAUTION
If charging is often inadvertently interrupted,have the charging cable and the vehicle'scharging system inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Related information
Charge cable (p. 411)
Opening and closing the chargingsocket cover
The cover for the hybrid battery's chargingsocket opens manually.
Unlock the vehicle using the remote key.
Press in the rear edge of the charger doorand release.
Open the door.
Perform the following steps in reverse to closethe charger door.
NOTE
Since the hatch is locked during driving, thevehicle must be unlocked again to be able toopen the hatch.
Related information
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 415)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 421)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)
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Stopping hybrid battery charging
To stop charging of the hybrid battery, unlockthe vehicle, unplug the charging cable from thevehicle's charging socket and then unplug thecable from the 120/240 V outlet (alternatingcurrent).
CAUTION
Before the charging cable is removed fromthe vehicle's charging socket, the vehiclemust be unlocked using the unlock button onthe remote key. This must be done even if thevehicle's doors are already unlocked. If thevehicle is not unlocked using the unlock but-ton, the charging cable or system may bedamaged.
NOTE
Always unlock the vehicle so that charging iscut off before the connection to the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current) isdisconnected. Note that the charging cablemust be disconnected from the vehicle'scharging socket before it is disconnectedfrom the 120/240 V outlet, partly to preventdamage to the system and party to preventunintentional interruption of charging.
Unlock the vehicle with the remote key.Charging will stop.
Press the lock button on the chargingcable's handle. The handle will be released/unlocked. Unplug the cable from the vehi-cle's charging socket and close the chargerdoor.
Unplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet.
Stow the charging cable in the storage com-partment on the right side of the trunk.
Charging cable automatically locks
If the charging cable cannot be removed from thecharging socket, it will automatically lock intoplace again after unlocking to maximize chargingand range and to enable preconditioning beforedriving. The charging cable can be removed againif the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key.For vehicles with Passive Entry*, the handle canbe used to lock and unlock.
Related information
Opening and closing the charging socketcover (p. 414)
Charge cable (p. 411)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 409)
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 415)
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In some situations, such as in cold weather or ifthe hybrid battery's charge level is too low, thegasoline engine will start instead.
The vehicle should not be started with the charg-ing cable connected. However, if the cable can-not be pulled out or if the vehicle incorrectlydetects a cable that is not connected, the vehiclecan be started using an override procedure:
1.Press the brake pedal and turn the startknob clockwise.
2.Charge cable Remove before start willappear in the instrument panel.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise again.
4.Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7swill appear. Turn the knob clockwise and holdit for 7 seconds to start the vehicle.
Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console.
If the Vehicle key not found message is shownin the instrument panel at start, place the remotekey at the backup reader and then make a newstart attempt.
NOTE
When the remote key is placed in the backupreader, make sure that no other vehicle keys,metal objects or electronic devices (e.g. cellu-lar phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are inthe backup reader. Multiple vehicle keys closeto each other in the backup reader can dis-rupt their functionality.
If Vehicle start System check, wait is dis-played in the instrument panel while attemptingto start the vehicle, wait until the message disap-pears and try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine has not responded after 3attempts – wait for 3 minutes before startinga new attempt. Starting capability increases ifthe starter battery is given time to recover.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybridbattery is discharged.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key fromthe vehicle while driving.
WARNING
Always remove the remote key from thepassenger compartment when you leavethe vehicle and make sure the ignition isin mode 0.
Always put the gear selector in P andapply the parking brake before leavingthe vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unsu-pervised while the engine is running.
Always open the garage door fully andmake sure that ventilation is very goodbefore starting the engine in a garage.The exhaust fumes produced by the vehi-cle contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very toxic.
NOTE
With a cold start, idling speed may be consid-erably higher than normal for certain enginetypes. This is done to get the emissions sys-tem up to normal operating temperature asquickly as possible, which minimizes exhaustemissions and protects the environment.
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Selecting ignition mode
The vehicle's ignition can be put in variousmodes (levels) to make different functions availa-ble.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console.
Ignition mode 0 - Unlock the vehicle andkeep the remote key in the passenger com-partment.
NOTE
To set level I or II without engine start – donot depress the brake pedal (or clutch pedalfor vehicles with manual transmission) whenselecting this ignition mode.
Ignition mode I - Turn the start knob clock-wise and release it. The control will automati-cally return to the original position.
Ignition mode II - Turn the start knob clock-wise and hold it there for approx. 5 seconds.Release the knob, which will automaticallyreturn to its original position.
Back to ignition mode 0 - To return to igni-tion mode 0 from mode I and II, turn the startknob clockwise and release it. The controlwill automatically return to the original posi-tion.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 426)
Switching off the vehicle (p. 428)
Ignition modes (p. 429)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 193)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 466)
Brake functions
The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speedor prevent the vehicle from rolling.
In addition to the wheel brakes and parkingbrakes, the vehicle is also equipped with a num-ber of automatic brake assist functions. Thesesystems help the driver by e.g. keeping the vehi-cle stationary when the brake pedal is notdepressed (e.g. at a traffic light or intersection),when starting up a hill or when driving down a hill.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, thefollowing brake assist functions may be included:
Auto-hold brakes (Auto Hold)
Hill Start Assist (Hill Start Assist)
Braking assist after a collision
City Safety
Related information
Brakes (p. 431)
Parking brake (p. 434)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 437)
Braking assist after a collision (p. 439)
Hill Start Assist (p. 439)
City Safety™ (p. 333)