Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 100

Alarm (option)
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)
• a 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
automatically. 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.
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.
Locks and alarm
Temporary deactivation of
detectors and deadlocks
To avoid inadvertently triggering the alarm,
for example when leaving a dog in the car or
during a ferry crossing, the movement and tilt
detectors can be temporarily deactivated:
– Insert the key in the ignition switch, turn it
to position II and then back to position I
or 0.
– Press the button.
The LED in the button lights until you lock the
car with the key or remote control.
A message is shown in the display as long as
the key remains in the ignition switch. This
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