What does this button do?

pound · Nov 1st, 2007, 12:11

Just got a V40 and there's a button on the dash that's a bit of a mystery to me. I haven't had a chance to take a pic of my car's dash but if you check out this pic on another website (linked to it, not copied)...

The button I'm wondering about is to the left of the Info Centre control knob. Right below where the passenger heated seat button would be (if this dash had one).

The graphic on the button in question is an outline of a car with what look like waves spreading from the roof into the interior.

Can anyone enlighten me?

imac · Nov 1st, 2007, 12:16

Will almost certainly be to deactivate the interior sensors for the alarm. My S60 has a very similar button as does my Fathers V40.

niloc · Nov 1st, 2007, 12:18

Recirculate - takes air from inside the car, and blows it back through the heater system. Handy if you can see a bonfire or stinky exhaust in front of you. Press it, and you won't get the smoke/smell entering the car.

Viper_7 · Nov 1st, 2007, 12:29

I'd go along with IMAC it turns off the interior protection and also turns off the motion sensors ( for use on ferries etc)

When you push it and turn the car off the info centre should show something along lines of "Reduced protection" when you turn the car back on it will show "full protection"

niloc · Nov 1st, 2007, 13:48

OK, I was looking at the wrong button....

I'll crawl back under my stone...

DavidMarron · Nov 1st, 2007, 13:53

yes....

you can leave an animal in the car but still use the alarm.

niloc · Nov 1st, 2007, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidMarron

yes....

you can leave an animal in the car but still use the alarm.

....or the wife (if different)

JIM C · Nov 1st, 2007, 15:11

I used to try and remember to use when leaving the dog in the car, but usually forgot and the alarm went off. We are all only human and as a result are not perfect.

pound · Nov 1st, 2007, 16:20

Thanks!

The symbol on the button fits with the explanations - i.e. that it turns off the interior alarm protection.

I'll give it a try.

JIM C · Nov 1st, 2007, 16:22

Let us all know how you get on.

Thanks

Nov 1st, 2007, 12:11	#1
pound New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2013 10:00 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London	What does this button do? Just got a V40 and there's a button on the dash that's a bit of a mystery to me. I haven't had a chance to take a pic of my car's dash but if you check out this pic on another website (linked to it, not copied)... The button I'm wondering about is to the left of the Info Centre control knob. Right below where the passenger heated seat button would be (if this dash had one). The graphic on the button in question is an outline of a car with what look like waves spreading from the roof into the interior. Can anyone enlighten me?

Nov 1st, 2007, 12:16	#2
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	Will almost certainly be to deactivate the interior sensors for the alarm. My S60 has a very similar button as does my Fathers V40. __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

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niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	Recirculate - takes air from inside the car, and blows it back through the heater system. Handy if you can see a bonfire or stinky exhaust in front of you. Press it, and you won't get the smoke/smell entering the car. __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

Nov 1st, 2007, 12:29	#4
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	I'd go along with IMAC it turns off the interior protection and also turns off the motion sensors ( for use on ferries etc) When you push it and turn the car off the info centre should show something along lines of "Reduced protection" when you turn the car back on it will show "full protection" __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

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niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	OK, I was looking at the wrong button.... I'll crawl back under my stone... __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

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DavidMarron Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: reading	yes.... you can leave an animal in the car but still use the alarm.

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I used to try and remember to use when leaving the dog in the car, but usually forgot and the alarm went off. We are all only human and as a result are not perfect. __________________

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pound New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2013 10:00 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London	Thanks! The symbol on the button fits with the explanations - i.e. that it turns off the interior alarm protection. I'll give it a try.

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Let us all know how you get on. Thanks __________________

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