2023 Volvo S60 Alarm Owners Manual

Alarm

The alarm provides audible and visual warnings if anyone enters the car without a valid key, attempts to steal a tyre or tow the car away, or tampers with the car battery or alarm siren.

Alarm indicator

The indicator for locks and alarm is located in the centre of the instrument panel, close to the windscreen.
A red indicator light shows the status of the alarm system:

Extinguished – alarm not armed.
Flashes once every other second – alarm is armed.
After the alarm has been disarmed, flashes rapidly for a maximum of 30 seconds or until ignition position I has been activated – the alarm has been triggered.

When armed, the alarm is triggered if:

a door, the bonnet or the boot lid is opened (Applies to certain markets).
a movement is detected in the passenger compartment (if fitted with a movement detector(Option/accessory))
the car is raised or towed away (if fitted with a tilt detector (Option/accessory))
the battery is disconnected
the siren is disconnected.

Alarm signals
When the alarm has been triggered, the following happens:

A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the alarm is switched off.
Hazard warning flashers flash for 5 minutes or until the alarm is switched off.

If the cause of alarm activation is not rectified, the alarm cycle is repeated up to 10 times.(Applies to certain markets)

Movement and tilt detectors (Option/accessory)
The alarm’s movement detector reacts to movement inside the car,(Airflows from the climate control may be perceived as movement) while the tilt detector reacts if the inclination of the car changes. A reduced alarm level can be activated in order not to activate the alarm due to movement if the car is being transported, such as on a ferry.
To avoid triggering the alarm unintentionally:

Close all windows when leaving the car.
Close the panoramic roof.
If the climate control is used – aim the airflow so that it does not point upwards in the passenger compartment.

It is also possible to reduce the alarm level in the centre display.

Symbols and messages

Symbol	Message	Specification
	Alarm system failure Service required	Contact a workshop – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Note: Do not attempt to repair or alter components in the alarm system yourself. Any such attempts may affect the terms of the insurance.

Activating and deactivating alarms

The alarm is activated when the car is locked, and is deactivated when the car is unlocked. It is also possible to deactivate the alarm without a working key.

Activating and deactivating alarms
The alarm is activated when the car is locked, and is deactivated when the car is unlocked.

Deactivate the alarm without a functioning key
The car can be unlocked and disarmed even if the key does not work, e.g. if the key’s battery is discharged.

Open the driver’s door with the detachable key blade.
The alarm is triggered.
Place the key on the key symbol in the backup reader in the tunnel console’s cup holder.
Turn the start knob clockwise and release it.
The alarm is deactivated.

Note
When the key shall be read by the backup reader, make sure that the area is separate from other nearby car keys, metal objects and electronics (e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers). These objects may disrupt the functions.

Switching off a triggered alarm
A triggered alarm can be deactivated by pressing the unlock button on the key or by starting the car, provided that an authorised key is on the key symbol in the backup reader in the tunnel console’s cup holder. Press the key’s unlock button or select ignition position I by turning the start knob clockwise and then releasing it.

Reduced alarm level

Reduced alarm level switches off certain types of alarm sensors so that a false alarm is not triggered, e.g. when travelling on a car ferry. The alarm’s movement and tilt detectors are deactivated when reduced alarm level is activated. The alarm then does not react to movement inside the car or if the inclination of the car changes. The function can be activated in the car’s centre display or when the car is locked using the Volvo Cars app. Reduced alarm level is deactivated after each usage and must then be reactivated.

Activating reduced alarm level in the car’s centre display

Select .
Select Controls.
Activate Reduced alarm mode.
The function is active until the car is driven, and must then be reactivated.
Reduced alarm level can also be deactivated in the settings menu.

2023 Volvo S60 Alarm Owners Manual