2010 VOLVO XC90 immobilizer

05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades
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Key blades
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Your vehicle is equipped with two coded
remote key transmitters with integrated ignition
key blades called Key Integrated Remote (KIR).
To unlock/lock the vehicle using the key blade:
•Insert the key blade in the driver's door lock
and turn it once to unlock the driver's door
only.
•Turn the key blade again (within 10 sec-
onds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
•Turn the key blade once in the opposite
direction to lock all doors and the tailgate.
Use the switch on the driver's door armrest to
lock/unlock the vehicle from the inside.
WARNING
If the doors are locked while driving, this
may hinder rapid access to the occupants
of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
(Also see information on "Child safety
locks".)
NOTE
To help prevent accidentally locking the
keys in the vehicle, the central locking sys-
tem is designed to unlock the doors imme-
diately if the key is left in the ignition switch,
the vehicle is locked using the lock button
on the door and the door is then closed. A
sound from the lock will be audible at this
time.
Please note that this function will not unlock
the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle
contains a coded transmitter. The code in the
key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored
in the start inhibitor module. The vehicle will
start only with a properly coded key.
Each key has a unique code, which your Volvo
retailer uses if new keys are required. A maxi-
mum of six remote keys can be programmed
and used for one vehicle.If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an
authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as
an antitheft measure.
If two of the keys to your vehicle are close
together, e.g., on the same key ring, when you
try to start the vehicle, this could cause inter-
ference in the immobilizer system and result in
the vehicle not starting. If this should occur,
remove one of the keys from the key ring before
trying to start the vehicle again.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing condition: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades
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NOTE
•If an airbag deploys, your vehicle's SRS
control module will attempt to automat-
ically unlock all doors.
•The key blade may also be used to lock
and unlock the doors, and to activate
and deactivate the alarm system.
•To avoid leaving your keys in the vehi-
cle, make a habit of always locking the
vehicle with the remote key.
•If the key blade section of the remote is
not fully folded out when starting the
vehicle, the immobilizer function may
make it impossible to start the engine.
•The vehicle can be locked even if a door
is open. When the door(s) are closed,
they will be locked. Please be aware
that the keys could be locked in the car
when this is done.
Automatic re-lockingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-
matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the tail-
gate has been opened. This helps prevent the
car from inadvertently being left unlocked.
FCC ID: LQNP2T-APU
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian 2306104388
Model 504 2927 by Donnelly
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canadian 2306104388A
Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
WARNING
Never use the transmitter to lock the doors
from inside the vehicle.
•Doing so would ACTIVATE:
•the break-in alarm, which would sound
if one of the doors were opened
•the optional interior motion and inclina-
tion alarm sensors.
•Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
•the moonroof and interior courtesy light
controls.
•the central locking buttons on the front
door armrests, although the interior
door handles would still function to
allow occupants to leave the vehicle.
•Disabled features would remain disa-
bled until the remote is used again to
unlock the vehicle.
•In addition, locking an occupied vehicle
would hinder rapid access to the occu-
pants in an accident or emergency.

06 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle
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135 Starting the engine
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Adjust the seat if
necessary, see page 100.
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake (hand brake) if not
already set. The gear selector is locked in
the P position (SHIFTLOCK).
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition key
1 to the starting posi-
tion. Allow the starter to operate for up to
10 seconds. Release the key as soon as
the engine starts
2. If the engine fails to
start, repeat this step.
NOTE
•If the key blade section of the remote is
not fully folded out when starting the
vehicle, the immobilizer function may
make it impossible to start the engine.
•After a cold start, idle speed may be
noticeably higher than normal for a
short period. This is done to help bring
components in the emission control
system to their normal operating tem-
perature as quickly as possible, which
enables them to control emissions and
help reduce the vehicle's impact on the
environment.
•To release the gear selector from the P
(Park) position, the engine must be run-
ning (or the ignition key must be in posi-
tion II) and the brake pedal must be
depressed.
•Select the desired gear. The gear
engages after a very slight delay which
is especially noticeable when selecting
R.
NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK
system. When the engine is switched off,
the gear selector must be in the P position
before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the trans-
mission may shift up at slightly higher
engine speeds than normal until the auto-
matic transmission fluid reaches normal
operating temperature.
NOTE
Do not race a cold engine immediately after
starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubri-
cation points fast enough to prevent engine
damage.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause
the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that
the movement of the accelerator pedal is
not impeded. No more than one protective
floor covering may be used at one time.
1If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g. on the same key ring when you try to start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the vehicle not
starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to start the vehicle again.
2On vehicles equipped with the autostart feature, release the key immediately. See also page 137.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.229
NoA
11Ignition switch, SRS, engine
control module (V8, 6-cyl.)
immobilizer, transmission
control module (V8, 6-cyl.)7.5
12Ceiling lighting, upper elec-
tronic control module10
13Moonroof*15
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12 Index
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282
Front suspension..................................... 272
Fuel.......................................................... 130
Fuel filler cap........................................... 133
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................133
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel system.............................................. 274
Fuses.......................................................224
G
Gasoline................................................... 130
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 141
Generator................................................. 275
Generator warning light............................. 56
Glove compartment................................. 111
Grocery bag holder.................................. 117
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 176
H
Hand brake................................................ 76
Hazard warning flashers............................ 70HD digital radio........................................ 246
Headlights.................................................. 63
Active Bending Lights............. 60, 64, 217
Dual Xenon........................................... 60
Headlights, high and low beams............... 66
Heated front seats..................................... 95
High/low beams – replacing....................217
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 222
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beam indicator.................................. 54
Hoisting the vehicle.................................205
Home safe lighting..................................... 66
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 77
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 137
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 120
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 54
indicator light............................................. 56
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29Inflation pressure, checking..................... 169
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 172
Information display.................................... 54
Inspection readiness................................ 203
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel........................................ 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 107
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 43
J
Jack.........................................................180
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 137
Keys......................................................... 120

12 Index
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284
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 126
Seat belt..................................................... 18
Seats........................................................ 100
Service.....................................................202
Shiftlock................................................... 135
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 28
Snow chains............................................ 178
Snow tires................................................ 178
Spare tire................................................. 179
Spare tire – accessing.............................181
Spare wheel, lowering.............................181
Speedometer............................................. 54
Starting the car........................................ 135
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 120
Steering wheel lock.................................137
Stone chips, touching up......................... 198
Storage compartments............109, 111, 112
Studded tires........................................... 178Sun visor.................................................... 84
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 124
opening................................................. 77
Tailgate wipers......................................... 213
Technician certification............................ 278
Temperature control.................................. 96
Temperature gauge................................... 54
Temporary spare tire............................... 179
Three-way catalytic converter................. 277
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 58
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 172
US models.......................................... 171
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 189
Tires.........................................................166
age...................................................... 166
changing............................................. 180
changing from summer to winter........ 167
designations....................................... 173improving economy............................ 166
inflation............................................... 169
inflation pressure, checking................ 169
inflation pressure tables..................... 171
rotation............................................... 167
spare................................................... 179
storing................................................. 167
tire sealing system.............................. 184
tread wear indicator............................ 168
Tire sealing system.................................. 184
Towing a trailer........................................ 153
V8-engine........................................... 155
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 152
Towing the vehicle................................... 151
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 156
Trailer towing...................................153, 155
Transmission, automatic.......................... 140
Tread wear indicator................................ 168
Treble....................................................... 241
Trip computer............................................ 71
Trip odometer............................................ 54
Turn signals............................................... 66