Volvo S60: Alarm

Volvo S60: Alarm

• The alarm system
• Disarming the alarm
• Turning off (stopping) the alarm
• Other alarm-related functions
• Reduced alarm function

The alarm system

The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key or optional Personal Car Communicator.

When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The following conditions will trigger the alarm:

• The hood is forced open.
• The trunk 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 the car's ignition).
• If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is equipped with the accessory movement sensor).
• The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the accessory inclination sensor).
• The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
• The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.

A message will appear in the information display if a fault should occur in the alarm system. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

NOTE

Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself. This could affect the insurance policy on the vehicle.

The alarm indicator light

The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red indicator light on the dashboard (see illustration):

• Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
• The indicator light flashes at one-second intervals – the alarm is armed
• The indicator light flashes rapidly before the remote key is inserted in the ignition slot and the ignition is put in mode I—the alarm has been triggered.

Arming the alarm

Press the Lock button on the remote key. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.

Alarm confirmation settings can be changed in MY CAR, under Car settings  - Lock settings - Keyless entry. See page 133 for a description of the menu system.

USA 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.

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 are unlocked.

Turning off (stopping) the alarm

If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the Unlock button on the remote key or by inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been turned off.

Other alarm-related functions

Automatic re-arming

If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.

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 for approximately 5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.

Remote key not functioning

If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can be started as follows:

1. Open the driver's door with the key blade (see page 59 for information on detaching the key blade).

> This will trigger the alarm.

2. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot (also on vehicles with the optional keyless drive). This will turn off the alarm.

3. Start the engine.

Reduced alarm function

Turning off the accessory alarm sensors

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.

The vehicle's menu system is used for turning off these sensors (see page 133 for a description of the menu system).

1. Go into the menu under Car settings.

2. Select Reduced Guard (Press OK/ MENU to choose).

3. Two alternatives are now available:

• Activate once. If this alternative is selected, Reduced guard See manual will appear in the instrument panel display and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked.

• Ask when exiting. If this alternative is selected, a message will appear in the center console display each time the engine is turned off. Press OK/MENU to accept and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked. Press EXIT to cancel.

4. Press OK/MENU and lock the vehicle.

The next time the engine is started, the alarm system will be reset and Full guard will appear in the instrument panel display. The accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be reactivated.

In either of the alternatives, if you prefer not to deactivate the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors, do not make a choice in the menu or press EXIT and lock the vehicle.

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