2012 VOLVO V60 key

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Remote control key/key blade
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General
The car is supplied with 2 remote control keys
or PCCs (Personal Car Communicator). They
are used to start the car and for locking and
unlocking.
More remote control keys can be ordered – up
to 6 can be programmed and used for the same
car.
The PCC has increased functionality com-
pared with the remote control key. The contin-
uation of this chapter describes the functions
available in both the PCC and the remote con-
trol key.
WARNING
If there are children in the car:
Always remember to switch off the power
supply to power windows and sunroof by
removing the remote control key if the driver
leaves the car.
Loss of a remote control keyIf you lose a remote control key then new ones
can be ordered at a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended. The remain-
ing remote control keys must then be taken to
the workshop. The code of the missing remotecontrol key must be erased from the system as
a theft prevention measure.
The current number of keys registered to the
car can be checked in the menu system MY
CAR under Information
Number of keys.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 144.
Key memory1 – door mirrors and driver's
seat
The settings are automatically connected to
each respective remote control key, see pages
83 and 102.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
the menu system MY CAR under Settings
Car settingsCar key memory.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 144.
For cars with Keyless drive system, see
page 55.
Indicator for locking/unlockingWhen the car is locked or unlocked using the
remote control key, the direction indicators
confirm that locking/unlocking was correctly
performed.
•Locking - one flash and the door mirrors
are folded2 in.
•Unlocking - two flashes and the door mir-
rors are folded2 out.
After locking the indication is only given if all
locks have been activated once the doors have
been closed.
Selecting the functionDifferent options for indicating locking/unlock-
ing with light can be set in the car's menu sys-
tem, see page 144.
Search in the menu system MY CAR for
Settings
Car settingsLight settings
and select
Lock confirmation light and/orUnlock confirmation light.
1Only in combination with power driver's seat and power mirrors.2Only for cars with retractable power door mirrors.
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Lock indicator
Same LED as alarm indicator, see page 65.
A flashing LED in the windscreen verifies that
the car is locked.
NOTE
Cars that are not equipped with alarm also
have this indicator.
ImmobiliserEach remote control key has a unique code.
The car can only be driven with the correct
remote control key with the correct code.
The following error messages in the combined
instrument panel's information display are rela-
ted to the electronic immobiliser:
MessageSpecification
Insert car keyError when reading
the remote control
key during starting -
Remove the key
from the ignition
switch, press it in
again and make a
new start attempt.
Car key not found
(Only applies to Key-
less drive with PCC.)
Error reading the
PCC during starting
- Try to start again.
If the error persists:
Insert the remote
key into the ignition
switch and try to
start again.
Immobiliser Try
start againError in immobiliser
system during star-
ting. If the error per-
sists: Contact a
workshop - an
authorised Volvo
workshop is recom-
mended.
For starting the car, see page 112.
Functions
G021078
Remote control key, standard version.
Locking
Unlocking
Approach light duration
Tailgate
Panic function
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48* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
G021079
Remote control key with PCC* - Personal Car
Communicator.
Information
Function buttons
Locking – Locks the doors and tailgate
while the alarm is activated.
Press and hold (at least 2 seconds) to close all
the windows and sunroof* simultaneously.
WARNING
If the sunroof and windows are closed using
the remote control key, check that no one is
in danger of getting hands caught.
Unlocking – Unlocks the doors and tail-
gate while the alarm is deactivated.Press and hold (at least 4 seconds) to open all
windows simultaneously.
The function can be changed from unlocking
all doors simultaneously, to unlocking the driv-
er's door only with one press of the button and,
after a further press of the button - within 10
seconds - unlocking the remaining doors.
The function can be changed in the menu sys-
tem MY CAR under Settings
Car settings
Lock settingsDoors unlock with both
the alternatives
All doors and Driver door,
then all. For a description of the menu system,
see page 144.
Approach light duration – Used to switch
on the car's lighting at a distance. For more
information, see page 93.
Tailgate - Unlocks and disarms the alarm
for the tailgate only. For more information, see
page 62.
Panic function – Used to attract attention
in an emergency.
Press and hold the button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds to acti-
vate the direction indicators and the horn.
The function can be turned off with the same
button once it has been active for at least
5 seconds. Otherwise the function switches off
automatically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
RangeThe remote key's functions have a range of
about 20 m from the car.
If the car does not verify a button being pressed
- move closer and try again.
NOTE
The remote control key functions can be
disrupted by surrounding radio waves,
buildings, topographical conditions etc. The
car can always be locked/unlocked using
the key blade, see page 50.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.49 Unique PCC functions*
G021080
Remote control key with PCC* - Personal Car
Communicator.
Information button
Indicator lamps
Using the information button enables access to
certain information from the car via the indica-
tor lamps.
Using the information button–
Press the information button .
> All indicator lamps flash for approxi-
mately 7 seconds and the light travels
around on the PCC. This indicates that
information from the car has been read.If any of the other buttons are pressed
during this time then the reading is inter-
rupted.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lamps illumi-
nates with repeated use of the information
button and in different locations (as well as
after 7 seconds and after the light has trav-
elled around on the PCC), contact a work-
shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Indicator lamps display information in accord-
ance with the following illustration:
Green continuous light – the car is locked.
Yellow continuous light – the car is
unlocked.
Red continuous light – the alarm has been
triggered since the car was locked.
Red light flashing alternately in both indi-
cator lamps – The alarm was triggered less
than 5 minutes ago.
Range PCCThe PCC's range for locking, unlocking and
tailgate is about 20 m from the car - for other
functions up to about 100 m.
If the car does not verify a button being pressed
- move closer and try again.
NOTE
The information button functions can be
disrupted by surrounding radio waves,
buildings, topographical conditions etc.
Out of PCC rangeIf the PCC is too far away from the car for the
information to be read then the status the car
was last left in is shown, without the light trav-
elling around on the PCC.
If several PCCs are used for the car then it is
only the PCC last used for locking/unlocking
that shows correct status.
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50* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
If no indicator lamps illuminate when
the information button is used within range
then this may be because the last commu-
nication between the PCC and the car was
disrupted by surrounding radio waves,
buildings, topographical conditions etc.
Detachable key blade
A remote control key contains a detachable
key blade of metal with which some functions
can be activated and some operations carried
out.
The key blade's unique code is provided by
authorised Volvo workshops, which are rec-
ommended when ordering new key blades.
Key blade functionsUsing the remote control key's detachable key
blade:
•the left-hand front door can be opened
manually if central locking cannot be acti-
vated with the remote control key, see
page 56.
•the rear doors' mechanical child safety
locks can be activated/deactivated, see
page 64.
•the right-hand front door and the rear
doors can be locked manually, e.g. in the
event of power failure, see page 59.
•access to the glovebox and cargo area
(privacy locking*) can be blocked, see
page 51.
•the airbag for front passenger seat
(PACOS)* can be activated/deactivated,
see page 22.
Removing the key blade
G021082
Slide the spring-loaded catch to the side.
At the same time pull the key blade straight
out backwards.
Attaching the key bladeCarefully refit the key blade into its location in
the remote control key.1. Hold the remote control key with the slot
pointed up and lower the key blade into its
slot.
2. Lightly press the key blade. You should
hear a "click" when the key blade is locked
in.
Unlocking doors with the key blade
If central locking cannot be activated with the
remote control key - e.g. if the batteries are
discharged - then the left-hand front door can
be opened as follows:
1. Unlock the left-hand front door with the key
blade in the door handle's lock cylinder.
See also the figure and further information
on page see page 56.
NOTE
When the door has been unlocked using the
key blade and is opened, the alarm is trig-
gered.
2. Deactivate the alarm by inserting the
remote control key in the ignition switch.
For a car with the Keyless system, see
page 56.
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Privacy locking*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.51 General information on privacy locking
G017869
Active locks for remote control key with key blade.
G017870
Active locks for remote control key, without key
blade and privacy locking activated.
The privacy locking function is intended for
when the car is left for service, with a hotel
parking valet or similar. The glovebox is thenlocked and the tailgate lock is disconnected
from the central locking - the tailgate cannot be
opened with either the central locking button in
the front doors or the remote control key.
This means that the remote control key without
key blade can only be used to activate/deacti-
vate the alarm, to open the doors and to drive
the car.
The remote control key without key blade can
then be handed over to the service or hotel staff
- the loose key blade is retained by the car
owner.
NOTE
Do not forget to pull out the cargo cover
over the cargo area before closing the tail-
gate, see page 281.
Activate/deactivate
Activating privacy locking.
To activate privacy locking:
Insert the key blade in the glovebox lock
cylinder.
Turn the key blade 180 degrees clockwise.
The keyhole is vertical in the locked posi-
tion for privacy locking.
Pull out the key blade. The information dis-
play shows a message at the same time.
The glovebox is then locked and the tailgate
can no longer be unlocked with the remote
control key or the central locking button.
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Privacy locking*
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52* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
Do not reinsert the key blade into the remote
control key but keep it in a safe place
instead.
•Deactivation takes place in reverse order.
For information on locking the glovebox only,
see page 61.
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Battery replacement, remote control key/PCC*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.53 Replacing the battery
The batteries should be replaced if:
•the information symbol is illuminated and
the display shows Low battery in remote
control. Please change batteries.
and/or
•the locks repeatedly do not react to signals
from the remote control key within
20 metres from the car.
Opening
Slide the spring-loaded catch to the
side.
At the same time pull the key blade
straight out backwards.
Insert a 3 mm slot screwdriver in the
hole behind the spring-loaded catch and
gently prize the remote control key up.
NOTE
Turn the remote control key over with the
buttons facing up, this is to avoid the bat-
teries falling out when it is opened.
IMPORTANT
Avoid touching the battery and its terminals
with your fingers, as this could damage their
functionality.
Battery replacementClosely study how the battery/batteries are
secured on the inside of the cover, with
regard to their (+) and (–) sides.
Remove control key (1 battery)1. Carefully prize out the battery.
2.
Install a new one with the (+) side down.
PCC* (2 batteries)1. Carefully prize out the batteries.
2.
First install one new one with the (+) side
up.
3. Position the white plastic tab in between
and finally install a second new battery with
the (+) side down.
Battery typeUse batteries with the designation CR2430, 3V
- one in the remote control key and two in the
PCC.
Assembly1. Press the remote control key together.
2. Hold the remote control key with the slot
pointed up and lower the key blade into its
slot.
3. Lightly press the key blade. You should
hear a "click" when the key blade is locked
in.
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