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LOCKS AND ALARM
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.253

Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate

WARNING
Never touch or attempt to access the preloa-ded springs for the power tailgate. Doing socould result in serious injury.

Related information
•Remote key's range (p. 240)
•Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 244)
•Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 243)
Private (valet) locking
The glove compartment and the tailgate can belocked when e.g., the vehicle is in a workshopfor service, etc.
Activating private locking/setting a
security code
The ignition has to be in at least mode I in orderto activate private locking.
1. Private locking can be activated from thecenter display's Function view or under Set-tings in Top view:
•In Function view, tap Private Locking.
•In Top view, tap Settings and then tap
My CarLocking. Tap the PrivateLocking box.
>A pop-up window will appear.

NOTE
•A security code has to be selected the firsttime this function is used. This code isused to deactivate any previously used PINcodes. Keep this code in a safe place.
•If private locking is activated and the vehi-cle is unlocked using Volvo On Call or theVolvo On Call mobile app, it will be auto-matically deactivated.
2. Enter the code to be used to unlock theglove compartment and tailgate and tapConfirm.
>The glove compartment and tailgate willlock. Confirmation is provided by a greenindicator light in the button in Functionview and an X in the private locking boxunder Top view's Settings.
Deactivating private locking
1. This function can be deactivated from thecenter display's Function view or under Set-tings in Top view:
•In Function view, tap Private Locking.
•In Top view, tap Settings and then tap
My CarLocking. Tap (deselect) thePrivate Locking box.
>A pop-up window will appear.
2. Enter the code used for locking and tapConfirm.
>The glove compartment and tailgate willunlock. Confirmation is provided when thegreen indicator light in the button in Func-tion view goes out and the X in the privatelocking box under Top view's Settings dis-appears.

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Manually locking a door (this is not the child safety lock)
–Remove the detachable key blade from theremote key. Insert it into the opening for thelock mechanism and press it in as far as pos-sible.
The door can be opened from inside and theoutside.
The door cannot be opened from the outside.To override the locking function, open thedoor from the inside.
The doors can also be unlocked by pressing theunlock button on the remote key or by pressingthe unlock button on the driver's door panel.

NOTE
If the child safety locks are activated for therear doors and the mechanical locking mech-anism has also been activated with the keyblade, it will not be possible to open thesedoors from the inside or the outside.
To unlock, use the central unlocking buttonon either of the front doors or the unlock but-ton on the remote key.

Related information
•Detachable key blade (p. 242)
Automatically arming/disarming thealarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps preventinadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the remotekey (and the alarm has been disarmed) but nodoor or the tailgate has been opened within2 minutes, the vehicle will automatically relockand the alarm will re-arm.
In certain markets, the alarm will be re-armedautomatically after a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.

Related information
•Alarm (p. 256)
•Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 257)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.256
Alarm
The alarm system provides a warning if anattempt is made to break into the vehicle.
The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
•a door/hood/tailgate are opened
•the battery is disconnected
•the alarm siren is disconnected
If a problem is detected in the alarmsystem, this symbol and Alarmsystem failure Service required willbe displayed in the instrument panel.Do not attempt to repair any of the componentsin the alarm system yourself; this could affect theinsurance policy on the vehicle. Contact a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.

NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitiveto metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.
Arming the alarm
–Lock the vehicle by pressing the remotekey's lock button. On models with theoptional Passive Entry system, the vehiclecan also be locked by pressing the outerindentation for locking on one of the doorhandles or by pressing the tailgate's rubber-ized pressure plate.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power tail-gate*, the button on the lower edge of thetailgate can also be used to lock the vehicleand arm the alarm.

Disarming the alarm
The alarm can be disarmed by:
•Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remotekey's unlock button
•Pressing the pressure-sensitive area on theinside of one of the door handles on modelswith the optional Passive Entry system.
•Pressing the tailgate's rubberized pressureplate on models with the optional PassiveEntry system.

Turning off a triggered (sounding)
alarm
–Press the remote key's unlock button or putthe ignition in mode I by turning the startknob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signals
The following occurs if the alarm has been trig-gered:
•A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until thealarm is turned off
•All turn signals flash for 5 minutes or untilthe alarm is turned off
If the door that triggered the alarm is left open,the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.

Alarm indicator
A red indicator light on the upper side of thedashboard shows the alarm's status:
•Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
•Indicator flashes once every two seconds:the alarm is armed
•Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm hasbeen disarmed (max. 30 seconds) or until

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2. Press the button on the driver's door controlpanel.
>Rear child lock Activated will be dis-played in the instrument panel and theindicator light in the button will illuminateto show that the child safety locking func-tion is activated.
While the child safety locks are activated:
•the rear door windows can only be openedfrom the driver door control panel
•the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside
To deactivate:
–Press the button in the driver door controlpanel.
>Rear child lock Deactivated will be dis-played in the instrument panel and theindicator light in the button will go out toshow that the child safety locking functionis deactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the current set-ting for the child safety locks will be stored. If thelocks were activated at that time, they will con-tinue to be activated when the ignition isswitched on again.
SymbolMessageExplanation
Rear childlockActivatedThe rear-doorchild safetylocks are acti-vated.
Rear childlockDeacti-vated
The rear-doorchild safetylocks are deacti-vated.

Manual activation/deactivation
Manual child safety locks in the rear doors
–Use the detachable key blade in the remotekey to adjust these controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from theoutside.
The rear doors can be opened from theinside or the outside.
NOTE
•Each control on the respective doorscontrol that door only, not both doors.
•There are no manual child safety locks onmodels equipped with the electronicoption.

Related information
•Detachable key blade (p. 242)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.263
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps reducewheel spin, counteract skidding and to generallyhelp improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audi-ble when the system is activelyoperating and is normal. Accel-eration may also be slightlyslower than normal.

WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot dealwith all situations or road conditions.
The driver is always responsible for operatingthe vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions:
•Traction control
•Spin control
•Active Yaw Control
•Engine Drag Control
•Trailer Stability Assist

Traction control
This function is designed to help reduce wheelspin by transferring power from a drive wheel that
begins to lose traction to the wheel on the oppo-site side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
Spin control
This function is designed to help prevent thedrive wheels from spinning while the vehicle isaccelerating.

Active Yaw Control
At low speeds, this function helps maintain direc-tional stability by braking one or more of thewheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid orslide laterally.

Engine Drag Control EDC
EDC helps keep the engine running if the wheelsshow a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting downin the manual shifting mode or while using theengine's braking function on a slippery surface. Ifthe wheels were to lock, the vehicle wouldbecome more difficult to steer.

Trailer Stability Assist * 1
TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing atrailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway.
This system is automatically deactivated if thedriver selects Sport mode.
Related information
•Detachable trailer hitch (p. 398)
•Driving with a trailer (p. 397)
•Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 399)
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode(p. 264)
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbolsand messages (p. 265)

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This function is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original trailer hitch.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)sport mode
ESC is always activated and cannot be switchedoff.
However, the driver can select Sport mode,which offers more active driving characteristics.
In Sport mode, the engine management systemmonitors movement of the accelerator pedal andsteering wheel for sportier driving and allowsmore lateral movement of the rear wheels beforeESC is triggered.
Under certain circumstances, such as when driv-ing with snow chains, or driving in deep snow orloose sand, it may be advisable to temporarily useSport mode for maximum tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the acceleratorpedal, ETC will also activate to help stabilize thevehicle.

Activating/deactivating Sport mode
In the center display's Functionview, tap ESC Sport Mode.The green indicator light in thebutton will illuminate to showthat the function has been acti-vated or gray when the functionis deactivated.
When Sport mode is activated, thissymbol will illuminate in the instrumentpanel. It will remain on until the driverdeactivates the function. ETC will alsoreturn to normal mode when the engine is restar-ted.
Related information
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 263)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.271
Activating/deactivating the
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)*
The function Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) is asupplement to the Speed Limiter (SL) and canbe activated/deactivated.
ASL is activated/deactivated inthe center display's Functionview.

Activating ASL
With SL activated:
1.Tap the Speed Sign Assist button2 in thecenter display's Function view.
>ASL will go into standby mode and agreen indicator light in the button will illu-minate. A road sign symbol will be dis-played in center of the speedometer.
2.Press the button on the left-side steer-ing wheel keypad.
>ASL will be activated with the vehicle'scurrent speed.
Deactivating ASL
–Tap the Speed Sign Assist button in thecenter display's Function view.
>ASL will be deactivated, the indicator willbe GRAY and the Speed limiter (SL) willbe activated.

WARNING
After switching from ASL to SL, the vehiclewill no longer adapt speed to posted speedlimits. It will only limit the vehicle's maximumspeed.

Related information
•Speed limiter (SL)* (p. 267)
•Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)* (p. 269)
Changing tolerance for theAutomatic Speed Limiter
Automatic Speed Limiter can be set to differenttolerance levels.
Posted speed limit tolerance
ASL can be set to allow the vehicle to driveabove or below the posted speed limit. For exam-ple, if the current posted speed limit is 45 mph(75 km/h), the driver can opt to allow the vehicleto drive at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
2If this button is tapped while SL is activated, ASL will immediately begin reading road signs.

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.275

NOTE
Before CC can be activated, the vehicle'sspeed must be at least 20 mph (30 km/h).This is also the lowest speed that can be set.

Activating CC (putting it in active mode
and setting a speed)
–With the symbol displayed (CC is in
standby mode), press the button (2) onthe left-side steering wheel keypad.
>This puts CC in active mode and willmaintain the vehicle's current speed.

Related information
•Cruise Control (CC) (p. 274)
•Switching between Cruise Control andAdaptive Cruise Control* (p. 278)
•Deactivating/resuming Cruise Control (CC)(p. 276)
•Turning Cruise Control off (p. 277)
Changing Cruise Control speed
Changing a set speed
Function buttons and symbols (generic illustration)
–Change a set speed by pressing the (1)or — (3) buttons briefly or by pressing andholding them:
•Press briefly: changes speed in+/– 5 mph (+/– 5 km/h) increments.Each press changes the vehicle's speedby +/– 5 mph (+/– 5 km/h).
•Press and hold: changes the speed+/– 1 mph (+/– 1 km/h) at a time.Release the button when the set speedindicator (4)/(6) has moved to the desiredspeed.
If speed is increased by pressing the accelerator
pedal before the button is pressed, the vehi-cle's speed when the button is pressed will
become the set speed assuming that the accel-erator pedal is still depressed when the button ispressed.
A temporary increase in speed, such as whenpassing another vehicle, does not affect the CCset speed. The vehicle will return to the set speedwhen the accelerator pedal is released. Alwaysobserve posted speed limits.

Engine braking instead of applying the
brakes
CC regulates speed by applying the brakeslightly. To avoid a loss of speed when drivingdown hills, use the engine braking functioninstead of letting the CC apply the brakes. In thissituation, the driver can temporarily deactivate theCC braking function.
To do so:
–Press the accelerator pedal approx. halfwaydown and release it.
>CC will automatically deactivate the auto-matic brake function and will then onlyuse the engine braking function.

Related information
•Cruise Control (CC) (p. 274)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.279
Distance Alert*
Distance Alert is a function that alerts the driverif the time interval to the vehicle ahead is tooshort.
Distance Alert is active at speeds above approxi-mately 20 mph (30 km/h) and only reacts to avehicle ahead that is driving in the same direc-tion. No information is provided for vehicles driv-ing toward you, moving very slowly, or at a stand-still.
Warning light (generic illustration)
A warning light in the windshield glows steadily ifyour vehicle is closer to the one ahead than theset time interval.

NOTE
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light con-trasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver isnot looking straight ahead may make the vis-ual warning signal in the windshield difficult tosee.

NOTE
Distance Alert only monitors distance to thevehicle ahead while Adaptive Cruise Control isin standby mode or off.

WARNING
Distance Alert only indicates the distance tothe vehicle ahead. It does not affect thespeed of your vehicle.
Head-up-display *
Distance Alert symbol in the windshield (generic illustra-tion)
In vehicle is equipped with the head-up display*,the symbol in the windshield will only appear ifthe distance to the vehicle ahead is shorter thanthe preset value. However, the Show DriverSupport In Head-Up Display function has tobe activated in the Settings menu. See the article"Head-up display" for additional information.

NOTE
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light con-trasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver isnot looking straight ahead may make the vis-ual warning signal in the windshield difficult tosee.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.281
Distance Alert* limitations
Distance Alert uses the same radar sensor asAdaptive Cruise Control* and has several limita-tions.

WARNING
•The radar sensor has a limited field ofvision. In some situations it may detect avehicle later than expected or not detectother vehicles at all.
•The radar sensor cannot cover all drivingsituations and traffic, weather and roadconditions.
•The driver is responsible for maintaining asafe distance and speed and must inter-vene if the various driver support systemsdo not maintain a suitable speed or suita-ble distance to the vehicle ahead.
•Maintenance of radar sensor componentsmay only be performed by a trained andqualified Volvo technician.
•Strong sunlight, reflections from the roadsurface, strong lighting contrasts or usingsunglasses may make the warning light inthe windshield difficult to see.
WARNING
•Poor weather or winding roads can affectthe radar sensor's capacity to detect vehi-cles ahead.
•A vehicle's size (e.g., a motorcycle) canalso affect the radar sensor's capacity todetect another vehicle. This may result inthe warning light illuminating at a shorterdistance than the one that has been setor not illuminating at all.
•High speeds may also result in the warn-ing light illuminating at a shorter distancethan the one that has been set due tolimitations in the radar sensor's range.
For additional information, see also the article"Radar sensor limitations."

Related information
•Radar sensor limitations (p. 319)
•Distance Alert* (p. 279)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
ACC is an optional system designed to assistthe driver by maintaining a set speed or a settime interval to the vehicle ahead.
ACC helps provide more relaxed driving on longtrips on highways or other major roads in a rela-tively even flow of traffic.
The camera and radar sensor monitor the distance tothe vehicle ahead (generic illustration - certain detailsmay vary from model to model)
The driver sets that desired speed and time inter-val to the vehicle ahead. When the camera andradar sensor detects a slower moving vehicleahead, your vehicle's speed is automaticallyadapted. When there are no longer slower mov-ing vehicles ahead, your vehicle will accelerate toresume the set speed.
ACC is designed to follow a vehicle ahead in thesame lane and maintain a time interval to that