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VOLVO  XC70
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
 
 
pg.75 Keys, Locks, Alarm 
 
Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the 
car 76
Remote keyless entry system 77
Unlocking the tailgate, Central locking buttons 79
Alarm 80
Child safety locks - rear doors 82
 
pg. 76 Keys, Exterior courtesy lights, Locking and unlocking the car 
 
Keys
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Two types of keys are provided with your car; master keys and a service \
key. The master key, the 
remote control, and the central locking button may all be used to lock a\
nd unlock all of your car's locks. 
The service key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch. It w\
ill also fit the tailgate lock 
cylinder on models outfitted with a factory installed third seat. The se\
rvice key is intended to help deter 
unwanted entry into the glove compartment. 
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door.  
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate. 
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors a\
nd tailgate. 
Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from th\
e inside. WARNING! 
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the car in the 
event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"). \
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central lo\
cking system is designed 
to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switc\
h, the car is locked using the lock 
button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter. Th\
e code in the key is transmitted 
to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code st\
ored 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. 
*This key operates only driver's door and ignition switch/steering wheel\
 lock. 
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 mu\
st accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
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Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy light\
ing function: 
l     Remove the key from the ignition switch. 
l     Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when \
activating the high beams). 
l     Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in t\
he sideview mirrors will now come 
on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your\
 discretion and can be changed by 
an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the car at night, press the yellow button in the centra\
l locking remote control (see 
illustration on 
page 77). This lights up the interior courtesy light, parking lights, license \
plate lights and 
the lights in the sideview mirrors. 
pg. 77 Remote keyless entry system 
 
Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with two coded remote control transmitters with int\
egrated ignition keys called 
Key Integrated Remote (KIR). These transmitters use a radio frequency \
that will enable you to lock/
unlock all doors and the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 me\
ters). 
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The transmitters will also activate or allow "keyless" entry into the pa\
ssenger compartment or the 
tailgate. They will also activate or deactivate the vehicle's alarm syst\
em(s). 
The car can also be locked/unlocked with the key. 
If one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact your nearest authorized\
 Volvo retailer for replacement.  
 
Buttons in remote control  
1 - Fold key in/out, 2 - Lock, 3 - Approach lighting  
4 - "Panic" function *, 5 - Unlock tailgate, 6 - Unlock
Using the remote control
Button 1: Press to extend the key. This button must also be pressed when the key\
 is folded back into the 
slot in the side of the remote control unit. 
Button 2 (Lock): Press once to lock all doors, and the tailgate. 
Button 3 (Approach lighting): Press this button when approaching the car at night to light up the \
interior courtesy light, parking lights, license plate lights and the li\
ghts in the sideview mirrors. 
Button 4 (Panic): See 
page 80 for more information on this function. 
Button 5 (Tailgate unlock): Press this button twice within 3 seconds to unlock the tailgate (wi\
thout 
unlocking the other doors). 
Button 6 (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver's door only. Wait for at\
 least 1 second 
and press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, an\
d the tailgate. 
NOTE: 
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l     If the doors are unlocked with the remote, the locks will automatically \
reengage (re-lock) and the 
alarm will reset after 2 minutes unless a door has been opened. 
l     The lock/unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the key\
s. 
FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU  
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 mu\
st accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Canadian 2306104388  
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly  
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 cau\
se undesired operation of the 
device. 
Canadian 2306104388A  
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics  
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 cau\
se undesired operation of the 
device. 
 
 
pg. 78 Remote keyless entry system 
 
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Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates th\
at the battery is weak and should be 
replaced.
To replace the battery 
l     Remove the cover by carefully prying up its rear edge with a small screw\
driver 
l     Replace the battery with a new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery shou\
ld be inserted with the plus 
side upward. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with you\
r fingers. 
l     Press the cover back into place. Ensure that the rubber seal seats corre\
ctly to help prevent moisture 
from entering the unit. 
NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or\
 at your Volvo retailer. 
WARNING! 
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from in\
side the car. The alarm 
would be activated and would sound when one of the doors is opened. The \
doors must not be locked 
using the remote transmitter while the vehicle is occupied. In case of a\
n accident, this may hinder 
rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. The alarm will also sound.\
 
 
 
pg. 79 Locking and unlocking the car 
Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate lock is incorporated in the central locking system and is l\
ocked or unlocked when the 
driver's door is locked/unlocked.
The tailgate can be unlocked by: 
l     Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice. 
l     Using the central locking button on the driver's door. 
l     Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate unlock button (see illustration on page 77). 
Automatic relocking: 
If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without ope\
ning it, it will automatically relock 
after approximately 2 minutes. 
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Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key \
in the driver's door or press the 
central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. One lo\
ng 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 t\
he key. 
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n on the remote control or by 
unlocking the driver's door with the key. 
Visual alarm signal
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turnin\
g on the interior lighting for 
approximately 5 minutes. 
Audible alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. One alarm c\
ycle lasts for 25 seconds. 
"Panic" button
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention\
. Activate the "panic" function by 
pressing the red button on the remote control (see illustration on 
page 77) for at least 3 seconds or by 
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash\
, the interior lights will go on and 
the car's horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the rem\
ote control or will stop 
automatically after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 s\
econd delay before the 
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This function will NOT unlock the car.  
 
pg. 81 Alarm 
 
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Temporarily turning off the inclination and movement alarm 
sensor(s) - accessory
This button will only be found in cars equipped with the accessory incli\
nation and/or movement sensors. 
FCC ID: MAYDA5823 
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 mu\
st accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823 
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 cau\
se undesired operation of the 
device. 
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the optional incli\
nation and movement alarm sensors 
if, for example, you drive your car onto a ferry where the rocking of th\
e boat could trigger the alarm or if 
a pet is left in the car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensors from \
the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from the Drive position (posit\
ion II) until you lock the car, you 
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door Child safety lock control in right rear door
Child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the ignition key or\
 a screwdriver to adjust these 
controls.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the out\
side.
B The door lock functions normally. WARNING! 
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside 
with the buttons in position A. 
 
 
   
 
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Rear towing eyelet
Precautions when the car is in tow
l     The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn the ignition key to position I\
 or II. 
l     The gear selector must be in position N. 
l     Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h) 
l     Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km). 
l     While the car is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times\
. 
l     Cars with an automatic transmission should only be towed in forward dire\
ction. 
CAUTION: 
l     Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this typ\
e of towing, as vehicles being 
towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length \
and type of towing device, 
lighting, etc. 
l     If the car's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle by pus\
hing or pulling it as this will 
damage the three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump s\
tarted using an auxiliary battery 
(see 
page 104). 
l     If the car is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must n\
ot be used to secure the car on 
the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator. 
WARNING! 
l     Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
 engine is not running. 
The braking and steering systems will function but the brake pedal press\
ure required is 3 - 4 times 
above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted. 
l     The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
 ditch or for any similar 
purpose involving severe strain. 
l     Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow tru\
ck. 
 
 
pg. 101 Vehicle towing information 
 
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