2011 VOLVO XC70 remote start

Introduction
Important information
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ShiftlockWhen your vehicle is parked, the gear selector
is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the
selector from this position, the ignition must be
in mode II (see page 79) or the engine must
be running. Depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front side of the gear selector and
move the selector from P (Park).
KeylockWhen you switch off the ignition, the gear
selector must be in the P (Park) position before
the remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnos-
tic test when the engine has been started and
driver releases the brake pedal. Another auto-
matic test may be performed when the vehicle
first reaches a speed of approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several
times and a sound may be audible from the
ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler doorPress the button on the light switch panel (see
the illustration on page 208) when the vehicle
is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Please note that the fuel filler door will remain
unlocked until the vehicle begins to move for-
ward. An audible click will be heard when the
fuel filler door relocks.
Fuel filler capThe fuel filler door, located on the right rear
quarter panel, is connected to your vehicle's
central locking system.
Points to keep in mind
•Do not export your Volvo to another coun-
try before investigating that country's
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be dif-
ficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emis-
sion control system(s) may render your
Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in
the U.S., Canada and other countries.
•All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at
the time of publication. Please note that
some vehicles may be equipped differ-
ently, depending on special legal require-
ments. Optional equipment described in
this manual may not be available in all mar-
kets.
•Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change specifi-
cations or design without notice and with-
out incurring obligation.
Vehicle event data (Black box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems
employ computers that monitor, and share
with each other, information about your vehi-
cle's operation. One or more of these comput-
ers may store what they monitor, either during
normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near-
crash event. Stored information may be read
and used by:
•Volvo Car Corporation
•service and repair facilities
•law enforcement or government agencies
•others who may assert a legal right to
know, or who obtain your consent to know
such information.

01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)01

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Warning symbols in the instrument panel
As an enhancement to the three-point seat
belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS
consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air-
bags, side impact airbags, a front passenger
occupant weight sensor, and inflatable cur-
tains. All of these systems are monitored by the
SRS control module. An SRS warning light in
the instrument panel (see the illustration) illu-
minates when the ignition is in modes I, II, or
III, and will normally go out after approximately
6 seconds if no faults are detected in the sys-
tem.
Where applicable, a text message will also be
displayed when the SRS warning light illumi-
nates. If this warning symbol is not functioningproperly, the general warning symbol illumi-
nates and a text message will be displayed.
See also page 74 and page 76 for more
information about indicator and warning sym-
bols.
WARNING
•If the SRS warning light stays on after
the engine has started or if it illuminates
while you are driving, have the vehicle
inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
•Never try to repair any component or
part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer-
ence in the system could cause mal-
function and serious injury. All work on
these systems should be performed by
a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood
conditions (e.g., soaked carpeting/standing
water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your
vehicle has become flood-damaged in any
way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or
insert the remote key into the ignition slot
before disconnecting the battery (see
below). This may cause airbag deployment
which could result in personal injury. Have
the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least
10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually
overriding the shiftlock system on page
112.
Please be aware that overriding the shiftlock
system does not release the steering wheel
lock.

01 Safety
Crash mode01
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Driving after a collisionIf the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text Safety mode See manual may
appear in the information display. This indi-
cates that the vehicle's functionality has been
reduced.
NOTE
This text can only be shown if the display is
undamaged and the vehicle's electrical sys-
tem is intact.
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if one
or more of the safety systems (e.g. front or side
airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of
the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The
collision may have damaged an importantfunction in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for one of the safety systems, the
brake system, etc.
WARNING
•Never attempt to repair the vehicle
yourself or to reset the electrical system
after the vehicle has displayed
Safety
mode See manual. This could result in
injury or improper system function.
•Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-
ing status should only be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
•After Safety mode See manual has
been displayed, if you detect the odor
of fuel vapor, or see any signs of fuel
leakage, do not attempt to start the
vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicleIf damage to the vehicle is minor and there is
no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the
vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion slot.
2. Reinsert the remote in the ignition slot. The
vehicle will then attempt to reset Safety
mode to normal status.3. Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicleIf the electrical system is able to reset system
status to normal (Safety mode See manualwill no longer be shown in the display), the
vehicle may be moved carefully from its pres-
ent position, if for example, it is blocking traffic.
It should, however, not be moved farther than
is absolutely necessary.
WARNING
Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable
after Safety mode has been set, it should
not be driven or towed (pulled by another
vehicle). There may be concealed damage
that could make it difficult or impossible to
control. The vehicle should be transported
on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician for inspection/
repairs.

02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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Introduction
Two remote keys or optional Personal Car
Communicators (PCC) are provided with your
vehicle. They enable you to unlock the doors
and tailgate, and also function as ignition keys
to start the vehicle or operate electrical com-
ponents. The remote keys contain detachable
metal key blades for manually locking or
unlocking the driver's door and the glove com-
partment. Up to six remotes can be pro-
grammed for use on the same vehicle.
The PCCs have enhanced functionality com-
pared with the standard remote key.
NOTE
In the remainder of this chapter, all referen-
ces to the remote key also pertain to the
PCC unless otherwise stated.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition if
children are to remain in the vehicle.
Detachable key blade
Loss of a remote key
If either of the remote keys is lost, the other
should be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer.As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost
remote key must be erased from the system.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys
can be obtained from any Authorized Volvo
Retailer.
You can also obtain additional or duplicate
remote control keys from certain independ-
ent repair facilities and locksmiths that are
qualified to make remote control keys. Each
key must be programmed to work with your
vehicle.
California Only:
A list of independent repair facilities and/or
locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut and
code replacement keys can be found:
•on the Volvo website at
http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys
•by calling Volvo Customer Care at
1-800-458-1552
The number of registered keys for the vehicle
can be found in the vehicle's menu under Car
settings
Car key memory
Number of keys. See page 124 for a descrip-
tion of the menu system.
USA-5WK49264FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO
5WK49236
FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266
FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO
5WK49233
FCC ID:KR55WK49233
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Canada-5WK49264
IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO
5WK49236
IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266
IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO
5WK49233
IC:267T-5WK49233
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.

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Remote key and key blade
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Key memory: door mirrors and driver's
seat
The position of the side door mirrors and power
driver's seat are stored in the remote keys
when the vehicle is locked. The next time the
driver's door is unlocked with the same remote
key and the door is opened within 2 minutes,
the power driver's seat and side door mirrors
will automatically move to the position that they
were in when the doors were most recently
locked with the same remote key. See page
82 for more information.
This feature can be activated or deactivated in
the vehicle's menu under Car settings
Car key memorySeat & mirror
positions. See page 124 for a description of
the menu system.
See also page 62 for information regarding
vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
Confirmation when locking/unlocking
the vehicle
When the vehicle is locked with a remote key,
the turn signals will flash once to confirm that
this has been completed correctly.
•Locking: turn signals flash once
•Unlocking: turn signals flash twiceWhen the vehicle is locked, confirmation will
only be given if all of the locks are locked after
the doors have been closed.
NOTE
If you do not receive confirmation when
locking the vehicle, check whether a door or
the tailgate is ajar, or if this feature has been
turned off in the menu.
Making a settingThis function can be activated or deactivated
under Car settings
Light settings
Lock confirmation light or Car settings
Light settingsUnlock
confirmation light. See page 124 for a
description of the menu system.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle
contains a coded transponder. The code in the
key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
slot where it is compared to the code stored in
the start inhibitor module. The vehicle will start
only with a properly coded key. If you misplace
a key, take the other keys to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for reprog-
ramming as an anti-theft measure. The follow-
ing messages (which may appear in the instru-ment panel display) are related to the immobil-
izer:
MessageMeaning
Key error Reinsert
keyRemote key not rec-
ognized during start.
Try to start the vehi-
cle again.
Car key not foundPCC with keyless
drive only. Remote
key not recognized
during start. Try to
start the vehicle
again.
If the problem con-
tinues, insert the
remote key into the
ignition slot and try
to start the vehicle
again.
Immobilizer Try
start againRemote key fault
during start. Contact
an authorized Volvo
workshop.

02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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56* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
CAUTION
Never use force when inserting the remote
key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannot
be started if the transponder is damaged.
USA–FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
dition: (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.
Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
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.
See page 107 for information on starting the
vehicle.
Replacing the battery in the remote keyThe batteries should be replaced if:
•The information symbol illuminates andReplace car key battery is shown in the
display and/or
•if the locks do not react after several
attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.
NOTE
The remote key's range is normally approx-
imately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
See page 59 for information on replacing the
battery.
Common functions: Remote key/
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
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Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate.
The turn signals will flash once to confirm lock-
ing.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a
second time within 10 seconds to unlock the
other doors and the tailgate.
This function can be changed so that all doors
unlock at the same time under Car settings
Lock settingsDoors unlock. See
page 124 for a description of the menu sys-
tem.
Approach lighting – As you approach the
vehicle, press the button on the remote key to
light the interior lighting, parking lights, license
plate lighting and the lights in the door mir-
rors*.
These lights will switch off automatically after
30, 60 or 90 seconds. See page 124 for a
description of the menu system.
Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice
within several seconds to disarm the alarm
system and optional movement sensor (the
alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go
out), and unlock only the tailgate. Pressing this

02 Locks and alarm
Private locking
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Normal locking/unlocking points
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Locking/unlocking points with private locking acti-
vated.
By utilizing the remote key with the key blade
removed, the private locking feature enables
you to block access to the glove compartmentand disconnect the tailgate from the central
locking system for e.g., valet parking or when
the vehicle is brought to the retailer for service.
With the private locking function activated:
•The vehicle's doors can be locked or
unlocked with the remote
•The engine can be started
•The glove compartment cannot be
unlocked
•The tailgate cannot be unlocked or opened
with the remote
•The rear floor hatch cannot be opened
NOTE
The floor hatch must be closed completely
before the tailgate can be closed.
Activating the private locking function
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Insert the key blade in the glove compart-
ment lock.
Turn the key blade180 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock. A
message will appear in the instrument
panel display.
Deactivating the private locking functionTurn the key blade 180 degrees counterclock-
wise in the glove compartment lock to deacti-
vate private locking.
See page 66 for information on locking the
glove compartment normally, without activat-
ing the private locking function.

02 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive
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unlock the driver's door only. This will trig-
ger the alarm. Press the remote key into the
igniton slot to turn off the alarm.
3. Press the cover back into place after the
door has been unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
Models with keyless drive have a button on the
outside door handles
The doors and the tailgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.
NOTE
On keyless drive vehicles, the gear selector
must be in the Park (P) position, all doors
and the tailgate must be closed and the igni-
tion must be switched off before the vehicle
can be locked.
Keyless drive remote key and driver's
seat/door mirror memory
•When you leave the vehicle with a PCC in
your possession and lock any door, the
position of the driver's seat and door mir-
rors will be stored in the seat's memory.
•The next time a door is opened by a person
with the same PCC in his/her possession,
the driver's seat and door mirrors will auto-
matically move to the position that they
were in when the door was most recently
locked.
NOTE
If several people carrying PCCs approach
the vehicle at the same time, the driver's
seat and door mirrors will assume the posi-
tions they were in for the person who opens
the driver's door.
See also page 82 for information on adjusting
and storing the seat's position in the seat mem-
ory.
Keyless drive information messagesIf all of the PCCs are removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running or if the ignition is
in mode II (see page 79) and all of the doors
are closed, a message will appear in the instru-
ment panel display and an audible signal will
sound.When at least one PCC has been returned to
the car, the message will be erased in the dis-
play and the audible signal will stop when:
•A door has been opened and closed
•The PCC has been inserted in the ignition
slot
•The READ button (see page 126 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.
CAUTION
•Keyless drive remote keys 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 key-
less drive system. Avoid placing the
remote key near cellular phones, metal-
lic objects or e.g., in a metal briefcase.
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 inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.