Alarm Signals; The Alarm System - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

The alarm system

When the alarm is connected, it continually
monitors all alarm points. The alarm is
triggered if...
• the bonnet is opened
• the tailgate is opened
• a side door is opened
• the ignition switch is turned with a non-
approved key or subjected to force
• if movement is detected in the passenger
compartment
• the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
with a tilt detector – option)
• the battery cable is disconnected
• anyone tries to disconnect the siren.
Activating the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control. A
long flash from the car's direction indicators
confirms that the alarm is armed and that all
doors are closed.
Deactivating the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote
control. Two short flashes from the car's
direction indicators confirm that the alarm has
been deactivated.
Automatic alarm activation
If none of the doors or the tailgate is opened
within two minutes of the alarm being deacti-
vated, and the car was unlocked with the remote
control, the car reactivates the alarm automati-
cally. The car locks at the same time. This
function prevents you from accidentally leaving
the car without the alarm on.
Automatic alarm activation
In certain countries (e.g. Belgium, Israel) the
alarm is activated after a certain delay if the
driver's door was opened and closed but the car
was not re-locked.
Deactivating a triggered alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote
control if the alarm sounds and you wish to
deactivate it. Two short flashes of the direction
indicators are given as confirmation.
Locks and alarm

Alarm signals

An audible signal is given from a siren with a
reserve battery. Each alarm signal lasts 25
seconds.
When the alarm is triggered, all direction
indicators flash for
5 minutes or until the alarm is deactivated as
described earlier.
Even if your remote control does not
work or you have lost it, you can start the car as
follows: open the driver's door with the key.
The alarm is triggered and the siren sounds.
Start the car as usual. The alarm will then be
deactivated.
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