VOLVO XC70 2009 Repair Manual

02 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive
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NOTE
If several people carrying PCCs approach
the vehicle at the same time, the driver's
seat and door mirrors will assume the posi-
tions they were in for the person who opens
the driver's door.See also page 80 for information on adjusting
and storing the seat's position in the seat mem-
ory.Keyless drive information messagesIf all of the PCCs are removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running or if the ignition is
in mode II and all of the doors are closed, a
message will appear in the instrument panel
display and an audible signal will sound.
When at least one PCC has been returned to
the car, the message will be erased in the dis-
play and the audible signal will stop when:•
A door has been opened and closed
•
The PCC has been inserted in the ignition
slot
•
TheREAD button (see page 121 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.
CAUTION
•
Keyless drive remote controls should
never be left in the vehicle. In the event
of a break-in, a remote found in the
vehicle could make it possible to start
the engine.
•
Electromagnetic fields or metal
obstructions can interfere with the key-
less drive system. Avoid placing the
remote control near cellular phones,
metallic objects or e.g., in a metal brief-
case.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952, KR55WK48964
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Siemens VDO
5WK48891Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
For Automobile Use
Canada – IC:267T-5WK48952,
267T-5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891
NOTE
This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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02 Locks and alarmKeyless drive
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Location of the keyless drive antennas
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The keyless drive system has a number of
antennas located at various points in the vehi-
cle.
On the tailgate, near the wiper motorLeft rear door handleCeiling, above the center of the rear seatUnder the floor of the cargo area, near the
rear seatRight rear door handleUnder the rear section of the center con-
soleUnder the front section of the center con-
sole.
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should
not allow the pacemaker to come closer
than 9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keyless
drive system's antennas. This is to help pre-
vent interference between the pacemaker
and the keyless drive system.
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02 Locks and alarm
Locks
02``63 Locking and unlocking the vehicle
From outside the vehicleThe remote key locks all of the doors and the
tailgate.
The first press on the unlock button unlocks the
driver's door and a second press unlocks the
other doors and the tailgate (see also page
54).
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be locked if a door is
open.From inside the vehicle
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The lock buttons on the door panel can be used
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate at
the same time.
Unlocking±
Press the unlock button.Locking±
Press the lock button after the front doors
have been closed.•
Each door can be locked individually with
the lock button on the respective doors.
The door must be closed first.
•
The door can be unlocked by pulling the
door handle once and opened by pulling
the handle again.
Automatic relockingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-
matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tail-
gate has been opened.Automatic lockingWhen the vehicle starts to move, the doors and
tailgate can be locked automatically. This fea-
ture can be turned on or off under Car settings
Lock settings
Doors automatic lock.
See page 120 for a description of the menu
system.
Glove compartment
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The glove compartment can only be locked
and unlocked using the detachable key
blade in the remote key. See page 57 for
information on removing the key blade
from the remote key. Insert the key blade
in the glove compartment lock.Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise.Remove the key blade from the lock.
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02 Locks and alarmLocks
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Locking/unlocking the tailgate
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Tailgate unlock button on the remote keyUnlocking the tailgate with the remote
key±
Press the tailgate unlock button on the
remote key to unlock (but not open
1) the
tailgate. See also page 54.
> The alarm indicator light on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the
alarm is not monitoring the entire vehi-
cle. The accessory movement and incli-
nation sensors will be automatically
disconnected.
NOTE
•
If the doors are locked while the tailgate
is open, the tailgate will remain
unlocked until the vehicle is relocked by
pressing the Lock button on the remote
control.
•
On keyless drive vehicles, the gear
selector must be in the Park (P) position,
all doors and the tailgate must be
closed and the ignition must be
switched off before the vehicle can be
locked.
Locking the tailgate with the remote key±
Press the lock button on the remote. See
also page 54.
Unlocking the tailgate from the
passenger compartment
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±
Press the button on the lighting panel (1) to
unlock (but not open
1) the tailgate.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for
a short period when the tailgate has been
opened.
1This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (see page 202).
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02 Locks and alarm
Alarm
02``65 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 follow-
ing conditions will trigger the alarm:•
The hood is forced open.
•
The tailgate 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 com-
partment (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 dis-
play if a fault should occur in the alarm system.
Contact an authorized Volvo service techni-
cian.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo-
nents in the alarm system yourself. This
could affect the insurance policy on the
vehicle.The alarm indicator lightThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the dashboard (see illus-
tration):•
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 – the alarm has been triggered.
Arming the alarm±
Press the Lock button on the remote key.
One long flash of the turn signals will con-
firm that the alarm is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed
underCar settings
Lock settings
Keyless entry. See page 120 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 con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence 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 opera-
tion of the device.
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02 Locks and alarmAlarm
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Disarming the alarm±
Press the Unlock button on the remote key.
> Two short flashes from the car's direc-
tion indicators confirm that the alarm
has been deactivated and that all doors
are unlocked.Turning off (stopping) the alarmIf the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the Unlock button on the remote con-
trol 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 functionsAutomatic re-armingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-
matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tail-
gate has been opened.Audible/visual alarm signal•
An audible alarm signal is given by a bat-
tery 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 functioningIf 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.
This will trigger the alarm.
2. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot.
This will turn off the alarm.Reduced alarm functionTurning off the accessory alarm sensors
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Navigation (left/rght/up/down) buttonsENTERMENUEXITIn 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 120 for a descrip-
tion of the menu system).
1.
Go into the menu under
Car settings
.
2.
Select
Reduced guard
(Press Enter 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 incli-
nation and movement alarm sensors will
be deactivated when the vehicle is
locked.
•Ask on exit
. If this alternative is
selected, the message
Press ENTER
to reduce guard until engine is
started—Press EXIT to cancel
will
appear in the center console display
each time the engine is turned off and
the accessory inclination and move-
ment alarm sensors will be deactivated
when the vehicle is locked.
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02 Locks and alarm
Alarm
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4.
PressENTER 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 move-
ment alarm sensors, do not make a choice in
the menu or press EXIT and lock the vehicle.
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Instruments and controls........................................................................ 70
Ignition modes........................................................................................ 77
Seats....................................................................................................... 79
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 84
Lighting................................................................................................... 85
Wipers and washers................................................................................ 91
Power windows....................................................................................... 94
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 96
Power moonroof..................................................................................... 98
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option).....................................100
Starting the engine................................................................................ 103
Transmission......................................................................................... 107
Brakes................................................................................................... 110
Hill Descent Control (HDC).................................................................... 112
Parking brake........................................................................................ 114
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YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT
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03 Your driving environmentInstruments and controls
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Instrument overview
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