05 Locks and alarm
Alarm
Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be shown in the information dis-
play. Contact your Volvo retailer to have
the alarm system inspected and repaired if
necessary.
The alarm system
The alarm indicator light
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The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
car is locked with the remote key, or if a front
lock button is depressed.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the car. The following
conditions will trigger the alarm:
Arming the alarm
The hood is forced open.
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Press the LOCK button on the remote key,
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.
The liftgate is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with.
An attempt is made to start the car with a
non-approved key (a key not coded to the
car's ignition).
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Disarming the alarm
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Alarm indicator light
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Press the UNLOCK button on the remote
key or insert the key in the ignition1 to dis-
arm the alarm. Two short flashes from the
car's direction indicators confirm that the
alarm has been deactivated and that all
doors are unlocked.
If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the car is equipped with the
optional movement sensor).
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The status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the top of the dashboard
(see the illustration):
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equip-
ped with the optional inclination sensor).
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Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
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The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
The indicator light flashes every two sec-
onds – the alarm is armed
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The siren is disconnected when the alarm
The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the ignition is switched on – the alarm has
been triggered. The message ALARM
TRIGGERED CHECK CAR will also be
displayed.
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is disarmed.
The liftgate window is broken.
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On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, press in the start control in the ignition switch.
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