When armed, the alarm is triggered if:
a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
•
opened
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a movement is detected in the passenger
•
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector*)
the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
•
with a tilt detector*)
the starter battery's cable is disconnected
•
the siren is disconnected.
•
Alarm signals
When the alarm has been triggered, the fol-
lowing happens:
A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the
•
alarm is switched off.
Hazard warning flashers flash for
•
5 minutes or until the alarm is switched
off.
If the cause of alarm activation is not rectified,
the alarm cycle is repeated up to 10 times
Movement and tilt sensors*
Movement and tilt detectors react to move-
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ments inside the car
e.g. if the window is
broken or if anyone tries to tow the car away.
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Applies to certain markets.
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Airflows from the climate control are also registered.
To avoid triggering the alarm unintentionally:
Close all windows when leaving the car.
•
Close the panoramic roof.
•
If the climate control is used – aim the air-
•
flow so that it does not point upwards in
the passenger compartment.
It is also possible to reduce the alarm level in
the centre display.
Symbols and messages
Symbol
Message
Alarm sys-
tem failure
Service
required
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter compo-
nents in the alarm system yourself. Any
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.
such attempts may affect the terms of the
insurance.
Related information
Activating and deactivating alarms*
•
(p. 266)
Reduced alarm level* (p. 266)
•
Double lock* (p. 267)
•
Specification
Contact a work-
shop – an
authorised Volvo
workshop is rec-
ommended.
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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* Option/accessory.