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The car can also be locked if a door is open (does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other doors and the trunk.
A long press (at least 2 seconds) opens all side windows.
NOTE
The turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked/unlocked with the remote control or
the optional keyless drive. When locking the vehicle, the turn signals will flash a confirmation only if all the doors
are securely closed and locked. Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's
Personal settings menu. See page 74
for more information.
The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the trunk. See Personal settings on page 74
for more information.
Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Automatic locking : When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. This feature can
be turned on or off, see Personal settings on page 74
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote control to light the interior lighting, position/parking lamps, and license plate
lighting. These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the Personal settings on page 75
for
information about adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the trunk. After closing, the trunk
will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will unlock, but not pop open, the trunk.
5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The
turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds.
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To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
Weak battery in the remote control
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When the battery begins to lose its charge, the Information symbol in the instrument panel (see page 51) lights up and
REMOTE BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information display.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery (type CR 2032, 3V) is weak and
should be replaced. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the key blade.
2. Place the remote control with the keypad downward. Remove the screw (1) using a small slotted screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Note how the + and - sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover. The plus side of the new battery
(marked on the battery) must face downward.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control.
5. Pry out (2) and replace the battery. Avoid touching the battery and its contact surfaces with your fingers.
6. Press the cover back into place and tighten the screw.
7. Reinsert the key blade in the remote control.
The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
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Key blade
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The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:
To lock/unlock the driver's door
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 116)
For valet locking (see the explanation below)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with the pointed end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one -
quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver's door with the key blade, opening the door will trigger the alarm.
To disable the alarm:
Models with the standard remote control : Press the Unlock button on the remote control, or insert the key in the
ignition switch.
Models with the optional keyless drive : Press the Unlock button on the keyless drive remote control. If the
batteries in the remote are weak, remove the keyless drive start control from the ignition switch by pressing the catch
(see the illustration on page 131
) and pulling the control out of the ignition switch. Insert the ignition key section of a
keyless drive remote control in the ignition switch.
Locking the doors with the detached key blade
1. Lock the rear doors and the front passenger's door by pressing the lock button on each door.
2. Turn the key blade one -quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the driver's door.
NOTE
This does not arm the alarm or lock the trunk.
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Valet locking
By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the
trunk and glove compartment for e.g. valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service.
With the valet locking function activated:
The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked
The engine can be started
The glove compartment cannot be unlocked
Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid cannot be unlocked or opened, and the rear seat backrests are locked in the
upright position)
Activating the valet locking function
1. Remove the key blade from the remote control.
2. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the glove compartment lock to lock the glove compartment and disconnect the
trunk lock from the central locking system (a message appears in the information display).
3. Lock the rear seat backrests in the upright position by inserting the key blade into the locks located on the upper
outboard edge of the backrests.
Passenger's side : Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the backrest.
Driver's side : Turn the key clockwise to lock the backrest.
4. Give the parking attendant or service personnel only the remote control (with the key blade removed).
Deactivating the valet locking function
Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in the glove compartment lock to deactivate
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valet locking, and use the key blade to unlock the rear seat backrests.
See page 116 for information on locking the glove compartment normally.
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Keyless locking and unlocking
This system makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without having to use the remote control. It is only
necessary to have a keyless drive remote control in your possession to operate the central locking system.
NOTE
The buttons on the keyless drive remote control can also be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. See page 107
for
more information.
Both of the remote controls provided with the vehicle have the keyless function, and additional remotes can be
ordered. The system can accommodate up to six keyless drive remote controls.
NOTE
The number of doors that are unlocked at the same time can be set in the Personal settings menu. See page 74
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additional information.
Unlocking the vehicle
1. A keyless drive remote control must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be opened, and be within 5
feet (1.5 meters) of the lock or the trunk opening control (see the shaded areas in the illustration).
2. Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the trunk opening control on the trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
The doors and the trunk can be locked by pressing the lock button in any of the outside door handles.
NOTE
If one or more doors and/or the trunk is not fully closed when the lock button is pressed, the door(s) or trunk will not
be locked.
Locking or unlocking the vehicle with the key blade
The driver's door on vehicles equipped with keyless drive can be locked or unlocked with the remote control's
detachable key blade if necessary. See page 109
for information on removing the key blade from the remote control.
To access the keyhole in the driver's door:
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1. Pry off the keyhole cover by inserting the key blade or a small screwdriver in the hole on the underside of the cover
(indicated by the arrow in the inset illustration in page above).
2. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one
quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only. This will trigger the alarm.
Disabling the alarm : Press the Unlock button on the keyless drive remote control. If the batteries in the remote are
weak, remove the keyless drive start control from the ignition switch by pressing the catch (see the illustration on page
131) and pulling the control out of the ignition switch. Insert the ignition key section of a keyless drive remote control
in the ignition switch.
Keyless drive remote control and driver's seat memory
This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver's seat.
When you leave the car with a keyless drive remote control in your possession and lock any door, the position of
the driver's seat will be stored in the seat's memory.
The next time a door is opened by a person with the same remote control in his/her possession, the driver's seat will
automatically move to the position that it was in when the door was most recently locked.
NOTE
If several people carrying keyless drive remote controls approach the vehicle at the same time, the driver's seat will
assume the position it was in for the person who opens a door first.
Keyless drive information messages
If anyone leaves the vehicle with the only keyless drive remote control in his or her possession while the ignition is
switched on, a message will be shown in the information display and an audible signal will sound.
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NOTE
This message will only be displayed if the start control is in position I or II.
The message will be erased from the display and the audible signal will stop when the remote control has been
returned to the vehicle and one of the following has occurred:
A door has been opened and closed
The start control has been turned to position 0
The READ button (see page 55 for the location of this button) has been pressed.
CAUTION
Keyless drive remote controls should never be left in the vehicle. In the event of a break-in, a remote found in the
vehicle could make it possible to start the engine.
Electromagnetic fields or metal obstructions can interfere with the keyless drive system. Avoid placing the remote
control near cellular phones, metallic objects or e.g., in a metal briefcase.
Canada - IC:267T- 5WK48952, 267T- 5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891
NOTE
This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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USA - FCC ID:KR55WK48952, KR55WK48964
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. Siemens VDO
5WK48891
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards For Automobile Use
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Locking/unlocking the car from the inside
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The switches near the door opening handles on the driver's and front passenger's doors can be used to lock or unlock
all doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm.
Unlocking:
Press in the upper section in the lock button. A long press (at least two seconds) also opens all the side windows.
Locking :
Press in the lower section of the lock button.
NOTE
The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock button.
Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door. This applies only if the car
has not been locked from the outside.
The doors can also be unlocked (and the door opened) by pulling the handle in the door twice.
Opening the trunk from the inside
1
The vehicle is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency
situation to open the trunk from the inside.
Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position
before the trunk can be closed.
1 U.S. models only
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