Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 130

To avoid inadvertently triggering of the alarm -
for example when leaving a dog in the car or
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 77).
2. Select Reduced guard .
3. Select Activate once : The instrument
panel display shows the message
Reduced guard - See manual
movement and tilt detectors are switched
off when the car is locked.
or
Select Ask on exit : Each time the key is
turned to position 0 the audio system dis-
play shows the message Press ENTER to
reduce guard until engine is started.
EXIT to cancel - select one of the options:
•
If the movement and tilt detectors shall be
deactivated: Press ENTER and lock the
car.
If the car is equipped with the deadlocks func-
tion then it is switched off at the same time, see
page 124.
The next time the remote control key is turned
to key position II the system is reset to zero and
the instrument panel display shows the mes-
sage Full guard
tilt detectors and the deadlocks function are re-
engaged.
or
•
Car If the detectors shall not be switched off:
Select no options at all and lock the car. Or
press EXIT and lock the car.
Testing the alarm system
Testing the movement detector in the
and the
passenger compartment
1. Open all the windows.
2. Arm the alarm. Activation of the alarm is
confirmed by the lamp flashing slowly.
3. Please wait 30 seconds.
4. Test the movement detector in the pas-
senger compartment, such as by lifting out
a bag from a seat. A siren should sound
and all direction indicators should flash.
5. Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control key.
Test of alarm for doors
1. Arm the alarm.
2. Please wait 30 seconds.
3. Unlock the driver's door with the key blade.
at which the movement and
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4. Open one of the doors. A siren should
sound and all direction indicators should
flash.
5. Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control key.
Test of alarm for bonnet
1. Sit in the car and deactivate the movement
detector.
2. Arm the alarm. Remain in the car and lock
the doors with the button on the remote
control key.
3. Please wait 30 seconds.
4. Open the bonnet with the handle under the
dashboard. A siren should sound and all
direction indicators should flash.
5. Deactivate the alarm by unlocking the car
with the remote control key.
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