2010 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 66

02 Locks and alarm Alarm Disarming the alarm 02 Remote key not functioning If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can be started as follows: 1. Open the driver's door with the key blade. > This will trigger the alarm. 2. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot. This will turn off the alarm. ± Press the Unlock button on the remote key. > Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked. In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked. The vehicle's menu system is used for turning off these sensors (see page 120 for a description of the menu system). 1. Go into the menu under Car settings. 2. Select Reduced guard (Press Enter to choose). 3. Two alternatives are now available: Turning off (stopping) the alarm If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the Unlock button on the remote key or by inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been turned off. Reduced alarm function Turning off the accessory alarm sensors • Activate once. If this alternative is Other alarm-related functions Automatic re-arming If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened. selected, Reduced guard-see manual will appear in the instrument panel display and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked. • Ask on exit. If this alternative is Navigation (left/rght/up/down) buttons ENTER MENU EXIT selected, the message Press ENTER to reduce guard until engine is started-Press EXIT to cancel will appear in the center console display each time the engine is turned off and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be deactivated when the vehicle is locked. Audible/visual alarm signal • An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds. • The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals for approximately 5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. 66