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Introduction
Two remote keys or optional Personal Car Communicators (PCC) are provided with yourvehicle. They enable you to unlock the doorsand trunk, and also function as ignition keysto start the vehicle or operate electrical com-ponents. The remote keys contain detachablemetal key blades for manually locking orunlocking the driver's door and the glovecompartment. The visible ends of these keyblades are unique to make it easier to identify"your" remote key. Up to six remotes can beprogrammed 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 refer- ences to the remote key also pertain to thePCC unless otherwise stated.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition slot if children are to remain in the vehicle.
See page 88 for more information on the various ignition modes.
Detachable key bladeEach remote key or PCC contains a detacha-ble metal key blade for mechanically lockingor unlocking the driver's door and the glovecompartment, and to enable the valet lockingfunction. See page 62 for more informationon the key blade and see page 65 for infor-mation on the valet locking function. The keyblades have a unique code, which is used ifnew ones need to be produced. This code isavailable 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 othershould be taken with the car to a Volvoretailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code ofthe lost remote key must be erased from thesystem.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any AuthorizedVolvo Retailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain inde-pendent repair facilities and locksmithsthat are qualified to make remote controlkeys. Each key must be programmed towork with your vehicle. California Only: A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cutand code replacement keys can be found:
• on the Volvo website at http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552
The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found by pressing
MY CAR and going
into
SettingsInformationNumber of
keys. See page 215 for a description of the
menu system. USA-5WK49264FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266
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FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 FCC ID:KR55WK49233This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject tothe following conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Canada-5WK49264IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 IC:267T-5WK49233Operation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.
Key memory: door mirrors and driver's seat
The position of the side door mirrors, power driver's seat* and the selected instrument panel theme
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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 theposition that they were in when the doorswere most recently locked with the sameremote key. If the seat/mirrors have not beenreadjusted since the vehicle was locked, theywill already be in the position stored in thatparticular remote key and will not move. Seepage 91 for more information. See alsopage 92 for more information on this fea-ture. This feature can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle's menu by pressing MY CAR
and going into
SettingsCar settingsCar key memory. See page 215 for a
description of the menu system. See also page 66 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 thevehicle has been locked or unlocked. Withthese functions activated, the following willoccur when the vehicle is locked/unlocked:
Locking confirmation
• The turn signals flash once, an audible signal sounds and the door mirrors willfold* 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 dooror the trunk is ajar, or if this feature hasbeen 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 bypressing
MY CAR on the center console con-
trol panel.
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•To activate visual confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLight
settings and select Door lock
confirmation light and/or Unlock
confirmation light by pressing OK/
MENU .
• To activate audible confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLock
settings and select Audible
confirmation by pressing OK/MENU.
See page 215 for a description of the menu system.
Lock indicator
Lock/alarm indicator light
A flashing indicator light at the base of the windshield verifies that the vehicle is locked.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your vehiclecontains a coded transponder. The code inthe key is transmitted to an antenna in theignition slot where it is compared to the codestored in the start inhibitor module. The vehi-cle will start only with a properly coded key. Ifyou misplace a key, take the other keys to atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianfor reprogramming as an anti-theft measure.The following messages (which may appearin the instrument panel display) are related tothe immobilizer:MessageMeaning
Insert car keyRemote key not recognized during start. Try to start thevehicle again.
Car key not foundPCC with keyless drive only. Remote key not recognizedduring start. Try to start thevehicle again. If the problem continues, insert the remote key intothe ignition slot and try tostart the vehicle again.
Immobil- izer TrystartagainRemote key fault during start. Contact an authorizedVolvo workshop.
CAUTION
Never use force when inserting the remote key in the ignition slot. The vehicle cannotbe 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 followingcondition: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must
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accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-tion. Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VOOperation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device. See page 120 for information on starting the vehicle.
Replacing the battery in the remote keyThe batteries should be replaced if:
• The information symbol illuminates and
Low battery in remote control. Please change batteries. is shown in the dis-
play 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 approximately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehi-cle.
See page 63 for information about replacing the battery.
Remote key/Personal Car Communicator (PCC)* - commonfunctions
Standard remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Trunk unlock/open
Panic alarm
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Trunk unlock
Panic alarm
Information button (see page 61)
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 confirmlocking.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
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After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlockthe 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
SettingsCar
settings
Lock settingsChange doors
unlock setting. See page 215 for a descrip-
tion 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 doormirrors*. These lights will switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See page 215 for adescription of the menu system.
Unlock/open trunk
Press once: This unlocks the trunk (but does
not open it) and disarms the alarm (the alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go out). Ifthe trunk is not opened within two minutes itwill automatically relock and the alarm will berearmed. Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and
pops it open slightly.
NOTE
Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk lid may prevent it from opening.
See also page 72 for information on open- ing the trunk from the passenger compart-ment. After closing, the trunk will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm thealarm.
Panic alarm – This button can be used
to attract attention during emergency situa- tions. To activate the panic alarm, press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press ittwice within 3 seconds. The turn signals andhorn will be activated. The panic alarm willstop automatically after 2 minutes and45 seconds. To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again. The Panic alarm button will not unlock the vehicle.
RangeThe remote key has a range of approximately60 ft. (20 m) from the vehicle.
NOTE
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. Thevehicle can also be locked or unlockedwith the key blade, see page 62.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the ignition isin mode I or II and all of the doors are closed,
a message will appear in the instrument paneldisplay and there will be an audible signal. When the remote key is returned to the vehi- cle, the message will be erased and the audi-ble signal will stop after one of the followinghas 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
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Unique functions—PCC*
Information button
Indicator lights
Pressing the information button provides cer- tain information about the vehicle with thehelp of the indicator lights.
Using the information button1. Press the information button .
2. All of the indicator lights will flash sequentially for approximately 7 seconds to indicate that the PCC is receiving infor-mation from the vehicle. If any of the but-tons are pressed during this 7-secondperiod, transmission of information to thePCC will be interrupted.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights flash when the information button has been pressedseveral times from different places in rela-tion to the vehicle, contact an authorizedVolvo service technician.
The indicator lights provide information according to the illustration:
Steady green light: the vehicle is correctly locked.
Steady yellow light: the vehicle is not locked.
Steady red light: the alarm has been trig- gered since the vehicle was most recentlylocked.
Both red lights flash alternatively: the alarm was triggered less than 5 minutesago.
RangeThe PCC's lock and unlock functions have arange of approximately 60 ft. (20 m) from thevehicle.
NOTE
•The approach lighting, panic alarm, and the functions controlled by theinformation button have a range ofapproximately 300 ft (100 m) from thevehicle.
• Radio waves, buildings or other obsta-cles may interfere with the function ofthe PCC.
If the vehicle does not provide confirmation when a button has been pressed, try movingcloser and pressing the button again.
Outside of the PCC´s rangeIf the PCC is more than approximately 300 ft (100 m) from the vehicle when the informationbutton is pressed, no new information will bereceived. The PCC most recently used to lock
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or unlock the vehicle will show the vehicle's most recently received status. The indicatorlights will not flash when the information but-ton is pressed while the PCC is out of range. If more than one PCC is used to lock/unlock the vehicle, only the one used most recentlywill show the correct locking status.
NOTE
If none of the indicator lights illuminate when the information button is pressed,this may be because the most recenttransmission between the vehicle and thePCC was interrupted or impeded by build-ings or other objects.
Keyless driveVehicles equipped with the optional Personal Car Communicator have the keyless drivefunction, see page 66 for detailed informa-tion.
Detachable key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote key. When removed, the key bladecan be used to:
• Lock/unlock the driver's door if the remote key is not functioning properly
• Lock/unlock the glove compartment (seepage 71)
• Override the transmission's shiftlock sys-tem (see page 128)
• Enable/disable the valet locking function(see page 65)
• The front passenger's door and the rearside doors can be locked manually if nec-essary (see page 69)
• The trunk can be opened manually if nec-essary (see page 72)
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.