Volvo 2008 C30 Owner's Manual page 113

The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock buttons.
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Glove compartment
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade on the remote control. See
page 119 for information on removing the key blade from the remote control.
To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key blade in the glove compartment lock.
Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise. The key slot will be in the horizontal position.
Remove the key blade.
Unlock the glove compartment in the reverse order.
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Alarm (option)
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote control.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the
alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The rear liftgate is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch 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 compartment (if the vehicle is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the optional inclination sensor)