2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 69

02 Locks and alarm Alarm Disarming 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. 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 (see page 59 for information on detaching the key blade). > This will trigger the alarm. Reduced alarm function Turning off the accessory alarm sensors 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 131 for a description of the menu system). 1. Go into the menu under Car settings. 2. Select Reduced Guard (Press OK/ MENU to choose). 3. Two alternatives are now available: 02 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. 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. • Activate once. If this alternative is 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. Audible/visual alarm signal 2. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot (also on vehicles with the optional keyless drive). This will turn off the alarm. 3. Start the engine. • An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds. • Ask when exiting. If this alternative is selected, a message will appear in the center console display each time the engine is turned off. Press OK/MENU to accept and the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be `` • The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals for approximately 5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. 69