System Overview: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Volvo V70, 2009 Volvo V70, and 2008 Volvo V70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The alarm is an entry protection for the vehicle. The aim is prevent anyone getting into the vehicle or manipulating the vehicle in any way without being detected.
The alarm is available in various configurations:
- Perimeter guard. This configuration includes door sensors in the form of switches in the lock motors, siren without vehicle angle sensor and an alarm diode.
- Perimeter guard with motion sensor.
- Perimeter guard with motion sensor and siren with vehicle tilt sensor.
A heartbeat sensor (applies up to and including structure week -2010 20-) is also available as an option for the alarm system. The heartbeat sensor can be installed for all configurations. However, it is only available as a factory option together with the keyless lock system.
Definitions:
- Deactivated: The alarm is not activated and is not protecting the vehicle
- Activated: The alarm is protecting the vehicle and will be triggered if there is an input signal from one of the sensors/contact breakers.
- Triggered: An alarm cycle has started. The siren sounds for 30 seconds and the turn signal lamps flash for approximately 5 minutes