2015 VOLVO XC70 ignition

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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 tailgate, and also function as ignitionkeys to start the vehicle or operate electricalcomponents. The remote keys containdetachable metal key blades for manuallylocking or unlocking the driver's door and theglove compartment. The visible ends of thesekey blades are unique to make it easier toidentify "your" remote key. Up to six remotescan be programmed for use on the samevehicle. 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 private lock-ing function. See page 64 for more informa-tion on the key blade and page 67 for infor-mation on the private locking function. Thekey blades have a unique code, which is usedif new ones need to be produced. This codeis 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 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 209 for a description of the
menu system. USA-5WK49264FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266

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pressing MY CAR on the center console con-
trol panel. • 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 209 for a description of the menu system.
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 accept any interference received, includinginterference 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 122 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 65 for information about replacing the battery.

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62* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for ashort period when the tailgate has beenopened.
After closing, the tailgate will not automati- cally relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearmthe alarm. See also the section "Unlocking the tailgate from the passenger compartment."
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 64.
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
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.

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64* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 72)
• Override the transmission's shiftlock sys-tem (see page 130)
• Enable/disable the private locking func-tion (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 driver's door with thedetached key blade
Driver's door keyhole cover If the remote key/PCC* does not function nor- mally (weak battery, etc.), the vehicle can beunlocked with the detachable key blade. 1. Remove the key blade from the remote
key/PCC (see the previous section,"Removing the key blade" on page 64 forinstructions).
2. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm) straight up in the hole on the underside ofthe keyhole cover.
> The cover will come off due to thepressure exerted when the key blade is pushed upward.
3. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key bladeto unlock the driver's door. This will trig-
ger the alarm .
4. To turn off the alarm , insert the remote
key in the ignition slot. This also appliesto vehicles equipped with the optionalkeyless drive.
5. Press the cover back into place after the door has been unlocked.

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Locking the vehicle
Models with keyless drive have a button on the outside door handlesThe doors and the tailgate can be locked by pressing the lock button in any of the outsidedoor handles.
NOTE
On keyless drive vehicles, the gear selec- tor must be in the Park ( P) position, all
doors and the tailgate must be closed andthe ignition must be switched off beforethe 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 per-son with the
same PCC in his/her pos-
session, the driver's seat and door mir-rors will automatically move to the posi-tion that they were in when the door wasmost recently locked.
NOTE
If several people carrying PCCs approach the vehicle at the same time, the driver'sseat and door mirrors will assume thepositions they were in for the person whoopens the driver's door.
See also page 91 for information on adjust- ing and storing the seat's position in the seatmemory.
Keyless drive information messagesIf all of the PCCs are removed from the vehi-cle while the engine is running or if the igni-tion is in mode II (see page 88) and all of
the doors are closed, a message will appearin the instrument panel display and an audiblesignal 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
OK button (see page 207 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.
CAUTION
• Keyless drive remote keys should never be left in the vehicle. In the eventof a break-in, a remote found in thevehicle could make it possible to startthe engine.
• Electromagnetic fields or metalobstructions can interfere with thekeyless drive system. The remote keyshould never be placed closer thanapproximately 4-6 in. (10-15 cm) tocell phones, metallic objects or e.g.,stored in a metal briefcase.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952, KR55WK48964 NOTEThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept interference received, including inter-ference that may cause undesired operation.

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Automatic relockingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto- matically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm willrearm after 2 minutes unless a door or thetailgate has been opened.
Automatic lockingWhen the vehicle starts to move, the doorsand tailgate can be locked automatically. Thisfeature can be turned on or off by pressing MY CAR and going to
Car settingsLock
settings
Automatic door locking. See
page 209 for a description of the menu sys- tem.
Glove compartment
The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key bladein the remote key. See page 64 for informa-tion on removing the key blade from theremote key.
Insert the key blade in the glove compart- ment lock.
Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock.
Locking/unlocking the tailgate
Tailgate unlock button on the remote key
Unlocking the tailgate with the remote key
–Press the tailgate unlock button on the remote key to unlock (but not open 1
) the
tailgate. See also page 61.
> The alarm indicator light on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the alarm is not monitoring the entire vehi-cle.
NOTE
• If the doors are locked while the tail- gate is open, the tailgate will remainunlocked until the vehicle is relockedby pressing the Lock button on theremote key.
• On keyless drive vehicles, the gearselector must be in the Park (
P) posi-
tion, all doors and the tailgate must beclosed and the ignition must beswitched off before the vehicle can belocked.
1 This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (see page 293).

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The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key oroptional Personal Car Communicator. When armed, the alarm continuously moni- tors a number of points on the vehicle. Thefollowing conditions will trigger the alarm:• The hood is forced open.
• The tailgate is forced open.
• A door is forced open.
• The ignition slot is tampered with.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key notcoded to the car's ignition).
• The battery is disconnected (while thealarm is armed).
• The siren is disconnected when the alarmis disarmed.
A message will appear in the information dis- play if a fault should occur in the alarm sys-tem. Contact a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo- nents in the alarm system yourself. Thiscould affect the insurance policy on thevehicle.
The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red indicator light on the dashboard (seeillustration):
• Indicator light off: the alarm is not armed
• The indicator light flashes at one-second intervals: the alarm is armed
• The indicator light flashes rapidly beforethe remote key is inserted in the ignitionslot and the ignition is put in mode
I: the
alarm has been triggered.
Arming the alarm
–Press the Lock button on the remote key. One long flash of the turn signals will con-firm that the alarm is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed in MY CAR , under
Car settingsLock
settings
Keyless entry. See page 209 for
a description of the menu system.
USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired opera-tion. Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)
This device 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.

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Disarming the alarm
–Press the Unlock button on the remote key.
> Two short flashes from the car's direc-tion indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that alldoors are unlocked.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the Unlock button on the remote keyor by inserting the remote key in the ignitionslot. Two short flashes from the car's direc-tion indicators confirm that the alarm hasbeen turned off.
Other alarm-related functions
Automatic re-armingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto- matically re-engage (re-lock) and the alarmwill re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door orthe tailgate has been opened.
Audible/visual alarm signal
• An audible alarm signal is given by a bat- tery powered siren. The alarm cycle lastsfor 30 seconds.
• The visual alarm signal is given by flash-ing all turn signals for approximately5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
Remote key not functioningIf the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehiclecan be started as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the key blade
(see page 64 for information on detaching the key blade).
> This will trigger the alarm.
2. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot(also on vehicles with the optional keyless drive). This will turn off the alarm.
3. Start the engine (see page 122 for instructions).