System Overview: Notes

2009 Volvo XC70 BaseSECTION Notes
Fig 1: Identifying System Overview
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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:Β 

  • 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 -201020) 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:Β 

  • 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
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