2000 Volvo S & V 40
"Panic" function
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention, if you are within 10-15 feet (3-5)
meters of the car. .
Activate the "panic" function by pressing the red panic button on the remote control for at least 3
seconds or by pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, the interior lights
will go on and the alarm will sound.
The "panic" alarm can be turned off after 5 seconds by pressing any of the buttons on the remote
control or it will stop automatically after 25 seconds.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the car.
pg. 42 Alarm
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED at the right side of the dash:
· LED off - the alarm is not armed (set)
· LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed (set)
· LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
· LED flashes rapidly for 15 seconds after the ignition has been switched on - a fault has been detected in
the alarm system. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Automatic relock
If only the driver's door is unlocked with the remote control, the lock will automatically reengage (re-
lock) and the alarm will be set after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened.
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