Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 246

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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Alarm indicator
A red indicator light on the dashboard shows
the status of the alarm:
Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
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Indicator flashes once every two seconds -
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the alarm is armed.
The indicator flashes quickly after the
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alarm has been disabled for up to
30 seconds or until the ignition is put in I
mode – the alarm has been triggered.
In the event of alarm system failure
If a problem is detected in the alarm
system, a symbol and the message
Alarm system failure Service
required
will appear in the instru-
ment panel. Contact a workshop - an author-
ized Volvo workshop is recommended.
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NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter any of the
components in the alarm system yourself.
Any such attempt could affect the terms
and conditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 244)
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Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is
locked.
Arming the alarm
Lock and arm the vehicle by
pressing the lock button on the remote
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key .
touch the marked surface on the outside
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of the door handle or the rubberized pres-
sure plate on the tailgate 15 .
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless
locking/unlocking* and power tailgate*, the
button on the lower edge of the tailgate
can also be used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every
other second when the vehicle is locked and the
alarm is armed.
* Option/accessory.