The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
- a door/hood/trunk are opened
- the battery is disconnected
- the alarm siren is disconnected
If a problem is detected in the alarm system, this symbol and Alarm system failure Service required will be displayed in the instrument panel. Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself; this could affect the insurance policy on the vehicle. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Note
Arming the alarm
Lock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's lock button. On models with the optional Passive Entry system, the vehicle can also be locked by pressing the outer indentation for locking on one of the door handles or by pressing the trunk's rubberized pressure plate.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power trunk release*, the button on the lower edge of the trunk can also be used to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the alarm
- Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's unlock button
- Pressing the pressure-sensitive area on the inside of one of the door handles on models with the optional Passive Entry system.
- Pressing the trunk's rubberized pressure plate on models with the optional Passive Entry system.
Turning off a triggered (sounding) alarm
Alarm signals
- A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off
- All turn signals flash for 5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off
If the door that triggered the alarm is left open, the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.
Alarm indicator
A red indicator light on the upper side of the dashboard shows the alarm's status:
- Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
- Indicator flashes once every two seconds: the alarm is armed
- Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm has been disarmed (max. 30 seconds) or until the ignition has been put in mode I (turn the start knob to START and release it): the alarm has been triggered