01 Safety
Child safety 01
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WARNING
•Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children under 4 feet 7 inches
(140 cm) in height who have outgrown
these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
•Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked
and keep remote controls out of a
child’s reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in an open trunk
and risk injury. Children should be
taught not to play in vehicles.
•On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure to these high temperatures
for even a short period of time can
cause heat-related injury or death.
Small children are particularly at risk.
Child seat should always be registered. See
page 39 for more information.
Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/
ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each
seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-
ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the
seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child
seat:
1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the
buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around
the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be
audible at this time and is normal. The belt will
now be locked in place. This function is auto-
matically disabled when the seat belt is
unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend that
children who have outgrown these devices
sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly
fastened.
Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit
in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really.
A front airbag is a very powerful device
designed, by law, to help protect an adult.
Because of the size of the airbag and its speed
of inflation, a child should never be placed in
the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-
ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo
has been an innovator in safety for over sev-
enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our
part. But we need your help. Please remember
to put your children in the back seat, and
buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific
recommendations:
•Always wear your seat belt.
•Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety
device which, when used with a three-
point seat belt can help reduce serious
injuries during certain types of accidents.
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 trunk, and also function as ignition keys to
start the vehicle or operate electrical compo-
nents. The remote keys contain detachable
metal key blades for manually locking or
unlocking the driver's door and the glove com-
partment. The visible ends of these key blades
are unique to make it easier to identify "your"
remote key. 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
slot if children are to remain in the vehicle.
See page 84 for more information on the var-
ious ignition modes.
Detachable key bladeEach remote key or PCC contains a detachable
metal key blade for mechanically locking or
unlocking the driver's door and the glove com-
partment, and to enable the valet locking func-
tion. See page 57 for more information on the
key blade and see page 60 for information on
the valet locking function. The key blades have
a unique code, which is used if new ones need
to be produced. This code is available at an
authorized Volvo retailer.
The visible ends of these key blades are unique
to make it easier to identify "your" remote key.
Loss of a remote keyIf 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 by pressing MY CAR and going
into Information
Number of keys. See
page 189 for a description of the menu sys-
tem.
USA-5WK49264
FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO
5WK49236
FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.53
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.
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 thedriver'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. If the seat/
mirrors have not been readjusted since the
vehicle was locked, they will already be in the
position stored in that particular remote key
and will not move. See page 87 for more
information. See also page 88 for more infor-
mation on this feature.
This feature can be activated or deactivated in
the vehicle's menu by pressing MY CAR and
going into Settings
Car settingsCar
key memory. See page 189 for a description
of the menu system.
See also page 61 for information regarding
vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
Confirmation when locking/unlocking
the vehicle
Settings can be made in the menu system for
audible and visual confirmation when the vehi-
cle has been locked or unlocked. With these
functions activated, the following will occur
when the vehicle is locked/unlocked:
Locking confirmation
•The turn signals flash once, an audible sig-
nal sounds and the door mirrors will fold*
in.Confirmation will only be given when all doors
and the trunk are properly closed and locked.
NOTE
If you do not receive confirmation when
locking the vehicle, check whether a door or
the trunk is ajar, or if this feature has been
turned off in the menu.
Unlocking confirmation
•The turn signals will flash twice and the
door mirrors will fold* out.
Making a settingDifferent alternatives for locking/unlocking
confirmation can be selected in the menus by
pressing MY CAR on the center console con-
trol panel.
•To activate visual confirmation: go to
Settings
Car settingsLight
settings and select
Door lock
confirmation light and/or Unlock
confirmation light by pressing OK/
MENU.
•To activate audible confirmation: go to
Settings
Car settingsLock
settings and select
Audible
confirmation by pressing OK/MENU.
See page 189 for a description of the menu
system.
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Remote key and key blade
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.55 Remote key/Personal Car
Communicator (PCC) - common
functions*
Standard remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Trunk unlock/open
Panic alarm
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Trunk unlock/open
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the trunk.
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 trunk.
This function can be changed so that all doors
unlock at the same time by pressing My Car
and going to Settings
Car settings
Lock settingsChange doors unlock
setting. See page 189 for a description of the
menu system.
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 189 for a
description of the menu system.
Unlock/open trunk
Press once: This unlocks the trunk (but does
not open it) and disarms the alarm and optional
movement sensor (the alarm indicator light on
the dashboard will go out). If the trunk is not
opened within two minutes it will automatically
relock and the alarm will be rearmed.
Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and
pops it open slightly.
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56* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk
lid may prevent it from opening.
See also page 67 for information on opening
the trunk from the passenger compartment.
After closing, the trunk will not automatically
relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the
alarm.
Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this
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 auto-
matically after 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds
and press the button again.
The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehi-
cle.
RangeThe remote key has a range of approximately
60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere
with the function of the remote key. The
vehicle can also be locked or unlocked with
the key blade, see page 57.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running or if the ignition is
in mode I or II and all of the doors are closed,
a message will appear in the instrument panel
display and there will be an audible signal.
When the remote key is returned to the vehicle,
the message will be erased and the audible
signal will stop after one of the following has
been done:
•The remote key is inserted in the ignition
slot
•The vehicle's speed exceeds 20 mph
(30 km/h)
•The OK button on the left steering wheel
lever is pressed
Unique functions—PCC*
Information button
Indicator lights
Pressing the information button provides cer-
tain information about the vehicle with the help
of the indicator lights.
Using the information button1.
Press the information button .
2. All of the indicator lights will flash sequen-
tially for approximately 7 seconds to indi-
cate that the PCC is receiving information
from the vehicle. If any of the buttons are
pressed during this 7-second period,
transmission of information to the PCC will
be interrupted.
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•The front passenger's door and the rear
side doors can be locked manually if nec-
essary
•The trunk can be opened manually if nec-
essary (see page 67)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
Pull the key blade straight out of the remote
key.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote
key
1. Hold the remote key with the slot for the
key blade up.
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 clock-
wise 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:Insert the remote key in the ignition slot. This
also applies to vehicles equipped with the
optional keyless drive.
Replacing batteries in the remote key/
PCC
The battery/batteries in the remote key/PCC
should be replaced if:
•The information symbol lights up and a text
appears in the information display.
and/or
•the vehicle's locks repeatedly do not react
when a button on the remote key/PCC is
pressed within approximately 60 ft (20 m)
from the vehicle.
Battery type CR 2430, 3 V (one battery in the
remote key, two batteries in the PCC)
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Valet locking
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Blocking access to the trunk
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Normal locking/unlocking function
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Locking/unlocking points with valet locking acti-
vated
By utilizing the remote key with the key blade
removed, the valet locking feature enables youto block access to the trunk and glove com-
partment for e.g., valet parking or when the
vehicle is brought to the retailer for service.
With the valet 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
•Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked or opened with the
remote, and the rear seat backrests cannot
be lowered
Activating the valet locking function
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 valet locking functionTurn the key blade 180 degrees counterclock-
wise in the glove compartment lock to deacti-
vate valet locking.
See page 67 for information on locking the
glove compartment normally, without activat-
ing the valet locking function.
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Keyless drive
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.61 Keyless drive* (models with Personal
Car Communicator only)
Keyless locking and unlocking
G020577
Range of the keyless drive remote key–5 ft
(1.5 meters)
This system makes it possible to unlock and
lock the vehicle without having to press any
buttons on the Personal Car Communicators
(PCC). It is only necessary to have a keyless
drive remote key in your possession to operate
the central locking system.
NOTE
•The gear selector must in the P position
before the vehicle can be locked and
the alarm can be armed.
•The buttons on the keyless drive remote
key can also be used to lock and unlock
the vehicle, see page 55 for more infor-
mation.
Both of the PCCs provided with the vehicle
have the keyless function, and additional ones
can be ordered. The system can accommo-
date up to six PCCs.
The red rings in the illustration indicate the area
around the vehicle that is within range of the
keyless drive antennas.
Unlocking the vehicle
•A keyless drive remote key 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 door's lock or the trunk (see the sha-
ded areas in the illustration).
•Pull a door handle to unlock and open the
door or press the trunk opening control on
the trunk lid.
The number of doors that are unlocked at the
same time can be set in the vehicle's menu
system. Press MY CAR and go to Car settings
Lock settingsKeyless entry. See page
189 for a description of the menu system.
NOTE
In some cases, wearing thick gloves or pull-
ing the door handle too quickly may affect
the unlocking function. If this occurs, try
pulling the door handle again or pull it after
taking off the glove.
Unlocking the vehicle with the key blade
Keyless drive keyhole cover
If the PCC does not function normally (weak
battery, etc.), the vehicle can be unlocked with
the detachable key blade. See page 58 for
instructions on detaching the key blade from
the PCC. To access the keyhole in the driver's
door: