Volvo S40 Automobile User Manual


 
05 Locks and alarm
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Remote control with key blade
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4. Boot lid – Press the button once to
unlock the boot lid only.
5. Panic function — Used to attract atten-
tion in an emergency. Press and hold
the red button for at least three sec-
onds or press it twice within three
seconds to activate the direction indi-
cators and the horn. The function can
be turned off with the same button
once it has been active for at least
5 seconds. Otherwise the function
switches off automatically after
30 seconds.
Key blade
This feature is intended for when leaving the
car, such as for servicing or valet parking at a
hotel. Hand over the remote control and keep
the removable key blade.
Use the remote control’s detachable key
blade to block access to the glovebox and
cargo area
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. This means that the remote con-
trol can only open the doors and that the car
can be driven.
Removing the key blade
To take the key blade out of the remote con-
trol:
Slide the spring-loaded catch (1) to the
side while pulling the key blade (2) out.
Inserting the key blade
Be careful when inserting the key blade into
the remote control.
Hold the remote control with the narrow
end pointing downwards and lower the
key blade into its slot.
Lightly press the key blade to lock it in
position. You should hear a "click".
NOTE
The function does not open the boot lid.
IMPORTANT
The narrow section of the remote control is
particularly sensitive - this contains the
chip. The car cannot be started if the chip is
damaged.
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Only certain markets
NOTE
The driver’s door can also be unlocked us-
ing the remote control’s detachable key
blade (without activating central locking),
but this triggers the alarm which must be
deactivated using the remote control. See
page 106.