2008 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 65

The S80 is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the trunk from the inside. Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed. This handle is not intended to be used to anchor the trunk lid when long loads are being transported. 66 02 Locks and alarm Locks WARNING Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at risk. 67 02 Locks and alarm Alarm The alarm system The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key or optional Personal Car Communicator. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The following conditions will trigger the alarm: The hood is forced open. The trunk is forced open. A door is forced open. The ignition slot is tampered with An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key not coded to the car's ignition). If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is equipped with the accessory movement sensor). The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the accessory inclination sensor) The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed). The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed. A message will appear in the information display if a fault should occur in the alarm system. Contact an authorized