Volvo V 40, Owner'S Manual

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06 Locks and alarm
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Alarm
The alarm is a device that warns in the event
of e.g. a break-in in the car.
Activated alarm is triggered if:
•
a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
opened
•
a movement is detected in the passenger
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector*)
•
the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
with a tilt detector*)
•
the battery's cable is disconnected
•
the siren is disconnected.
If there is a fault in the alarm system then the
information display in the combined instru-
ment panel shows a message. In which case,
contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.
NOTE
The movement sensors trigger an alarm in
the event of movement in the passenger
compartment - air currents are also regis-
tered. For this reason the alarm is trig-
gered if the car is left with a window open
or if the passenger compartment heater is
used.
To avoid this: Close the window when
leaving the car. If the car's integrated pas-
senger compartment heater (or a portable
electric heater) shall be used - direct the
airflow from the air vents so that they are
not pointing upwards in the passenger
compartment. Alternatively, reduced alarm
level can be used, Reduced alarm level (p.
183).
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter compo-
nents in the alarm system yourself. Any
such attempts may affect the terms of the
insurance.
Arming the alarm
– Press the remote control key lock button.
Deactivate the alarm
– Press the remote control key unlock but-
ton.
Deactivating a triggered alarm
– Press the remote control key unlock but-
ton or insert the remote control key in the
ignition switch.
Related information
•
Alarm - automatic re-arming (p. 182)
•
Alarm - remote control key not working
(p. 183)