Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 124

2007 Volvo S40
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dashboard (see
illustration):
Indicator light off - the alarm is not armed
The indicator light flashes every two seconds - the alarm is armed
The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered. The
message "ALARM TRIGGERED, CHECK CAR" will also be displayed.
Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be shown
in the information display. Contact your Volvo retailer to have the alarm system inspected and repaired if
necessary.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock button on one of the front doors
with the door open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or insert the key in the ignition
Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that
all doors are unlocked.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by
inserting the key in the ignition
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to disarm the alarm.