Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 58

Deactivating a triggered alarm
Press the remote control key unlock button
or insert the remote control key in the igni-
tion switch.
Other alarm functions
Automatic re-arming of the alarm
This function prevents the car being left with
alarm disarmed unintentionally.
If the car is unlocked with the remote control
key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or the tailgate is opened within
2 minutes, then the alarm is automatically re-
armed. The car is relocked at the same time.
Alarm signals
When the alarm is triggered, the following hap-
pens:
•
A siren sounds for less than 30 seconds.
The siren has its own battery which works
independently of the car battery.
•
The direction indicators flash for 5 minutes
or until the alarm has been deactivated.
Remote control key not working
If the remote control key is not working, the
alarm can still be switched off and the car
started as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the key blade.
> The alarm is triggered and the siren
sounds.
2. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.
> The alarm is deactivated. The alarm
indicator flashes quickly until the remote
control key is inserted.
Reduced alarm level
Active menu options are indicated with a cross.
Navigation
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
To avoid inadvertently triggering of the alarm -
for example when leaving a dog in the car or
02 Locks and alarm
during a ferry crossing - the movement and tilt
detectors can be temporarily switched off. This
is carried out as follows:
1. Access the menu system under
settings (for a detailed description of the
menu system, see page 120).
2. Select Reduced guard
3. Select Activate once
> The instrument panel display shows the
message Reduced guard See
manual
and the movement and tilt
detectors are switched off when the car
is locked.
or
Select Ask on exit .
> Each time the engine is switched off the
audio system's display shows the mes-
sage ENTER to reduce guard until
the car has been started. Press EXIT
to cancel. - then select one of the alter-
natives.
If the movement and tilt detectors shall be
switched off:
Press ENTER and lock the car. (If the car
is equipped with the deadlocks function*
then it is switched off at the same time, see
page 53.)
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Alarm*
02
Car
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