Volvo V50 Automobile User Manual


 
05 Locks and alarm
Alarm*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 key in the ignition switch.
The driver's door must first be unlocked with
the key blade.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the optional key-
less drive, the start control must be
removed from the ignition switch before the
key can be inserted, see page 148 for
instructions.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for
30 seconds.
NOTE
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing
all turn signals and turning on the interior
lighting for approximately 5 minutes.
Temporarily turning off the accessory
alarm sensor(s)
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Display
MENU
EXIT
ENTER
Menu navigation controls
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.
To do so:
1.
Press MENU to enter the menu system and
scroll to
Car settings… (for a more
detailed description of the menus, see
page 84.
2.
Select
Reduced guard….
3.
Select
Activate once and the message
REDUCED GUARD SEE MANUAL will
appear in the information display. The
alarm sensors will be turned off when the
vehicle is locked.
or
Select
Ask on exit. Each time the ignition
key is turned to position 0, the message
Reduced guard ask on exit Press
ENTER to reduce guard until engine
has started. Press EXIT to cancel.
will
be displayed. Select one of the alterna-
tives:
If the alarm sensors are to be deactivated,
press ENTER and then lock the vehicle.