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| Chapter 6 - Locks and alarm |
| Remote control and key blade | 86 |
| Locking and unlocking | 90 |
| Child safety locks | 92 |
| Alarm | 93 |
| pg. 86 Remote control and key blade |
Remote controls
Two remote controls, which also function as
ignition keys, are provided with your car. The
remote controls contain detachable metal key
blades for manually locking or unlocking the
driver's door and the glove compartment.
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USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
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Canada - IC: 3659AVO315TX 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 undesired operation of the device. |
Loss of a remote control
If either of the remote controls is lost, the
other must be taken with the car to a Volvo
workshop. As an anti-theft measure, the code
of the lost remote control must be erased
from the system.
A separate label with the code of the key
blade is supplied. Store the label in a safe
place. Take the label to a Volvo workshop
when ordering new keys. A maximum of six
remote controls/key blades can be
programmed and used for one car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car
contains a coded transponder. The code in
the key is transmitted to an antenna in the
ignition switch where it is compared to the
code stored in the start inhibitor module. The
car will start only with a properly coded key. If
you misplace a key, take the other keys to an
authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming
as an antitheft measure.
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USA - FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
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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 undesired operation of the device. |
CAUTION! |

Remote control functions
1. Locking - Locks all doors and the trunk.
2. Unlocking - Unlocks all doors and the
trunk. A long press (at least two
seconds) opens all side windows.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach
the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote
control to light the interior lighting,
position/parking lamps, license plate
lighting and the lights in the door mirrors
(option). These lights will switch off
automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds.
See the Personal settings on page 60 for
information about adjusting the time
setting.
4. Open trunk- Press the button once to
unlock the trunk lid only.
5. Panic function: - This function can be
used to attract attention during
emergency situations. Press and hold the
red button for at least 3 seconds or
pressed it twice within 3 seconds. The
turn signals and horn will be activated.
The function can be turned off manually
by pressing this button again. If the
button is pressed within 5 seconds, wait
an additional 5 seconds and press the
button again to turn off the panic alarm.
If more than 5 seconds have elapsed
since the panic alarm was triggered, it is
only necessary to press the button once
to turn off the function.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds. There is always a delay
of approximately 5 seconds after the
button has been pressed before the
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.

Key blade
The security locking features of your car allow
you to prevent unwanted access to your trunk
and glove compartment, while still allowing a
parking attendant to unlock, start, and re-lock
the rest of your car.
To prevent unwanted access to the trunk and
glove compartment for e.g. valet parking or
when the car is brought to the retailer for
service, the key blade must first be removed
from the remote control:
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side
and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote
control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote
control

Locking the glove compartment
Insert the key blade in the glove compartment
lock and turn it 90° clockwise.
Service or valet locking
Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the
glove compartment lock to activate valet
locking. This means that the trunk lid cannot
be opened with the remote control. (A
message appears in the information display.)
Weak battery in the remote
control
When the battery begins to lose its charge,
the Information symbol (see page 39) lights
up and REMOTE BATTERY LOW
VOLTAGE is shown in the information
display.
Replacing the battery in the
remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2032, 3V) is weak and should be
replaced. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the key blade.
2. Place the remote control with the keypad
downward. Remove the screw (1) using
a small Phillips-head screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Note how the + and - sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover.
The plus side of the new battery (marked
on the battery) must face downward.
CAUTION! |

5. Pry out (2) and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact
surfaces with your fingers.
6. Press the cover back into place and
tighten the screw.
7. Reinsert the key blade in the remote
control.
NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
Locking/unlocking the car from
the outside
The remote control can be used to lock or
unlock all the car doors and the trunk.
Automatic re-locking
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will
automatically reengage (re-lock) and the
alarm will rearm after two minutes unless a
door or the trunk has been opened.

Opening the trunk
To open the trunk only: Press the "Open
trunk" button on the remote control. If all of
the other doors are locked when the trunk is
closed, it will lock automatically.
Opening the trunk from the
inside
U.S. models only
The car is equipped with a florescent handle
on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be
used in an emergency situation to open the
trunk from the inside.
Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid.
After use, the handle must be pushed back
into its original position before the trunk can
be closed.

Locking/unlocking the car from
the inside
The switches near the door opening handles
on the driver's and front passenger's doors
can be used to lock or unlock all doors and
the trunk, and to set the alarm.
NOTE:

Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can only be locked
and unlocked using the detachable key blade
on the remote control. See page 88 for information
on removing the key blade from the
remote control.
1. Unlock the glove compartment by turning
the key a quarter of a turn (90°) counterclockwise.
The key slot is vertical when
the glove compartment is unlocked.
2. Lock the glove compartment by turning
the key a quarter of a turn (90°)
clockwise. The key slot is horizontal
when the glove compartment is locked.

Manual child safety locks, rear
doors
The controls are located on the rear door
jambs and are only accessible when the
doors are open. Use the ignition key blade or
a screwdriver to adjust these controls.
A. The door cannot be opened from the
inside. Normal operation from the outside.
B. The door lock functions normally.
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever
the car is locked.
When armed, the alarm continuously
monitors a number of points on the car. The
following conditions will trigger the alarm:

The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on at the top of the
dashboard (see illustration):
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote
control, or press the central lock button on
one of the front doors with the door open.
One long flash of the turn signals will confirm
that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote
control or unlock the doors with the key.
control. Two short flashes from the car's
direction indicators confirm that the alarm has
been deactivated and that all doors are
unlocked.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote
control or by inserting the key in the ignition
switch.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30
seconds.

The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5 minutes.
Temporarily turning off the
accessory alarm sensor(s)
In certain situations it may be desirable to
turn off the accessory inclination and
movement alarm sensors if, for example, you
drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the
rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or
if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors
locked.
1. Turn the ignition key to position II and
then back to position 0 and remove it
from the ignition switch.
2. Press the button (1). The LED in the
button will remain on for one minute after
the key has been removed from the
ignition switch or until the car is locked.
Important
U,S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3) Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex 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 undesired operation of the device. |