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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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Remote key/Personal Car Communicator (PCC)* - commonfunctions
Standard remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Personal Car Communicator (PCC)*
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Information button (see page 62)
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 confirmlocking.
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 unlockthe other doors and the tailgate. 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 209 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 209 for adescription of the menu system.
Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice
within several seconds to disarm the alarm system (the alarm indicator light on the dash-board will go out), and unlock only the tail-gate. Pressing this button for several secondsalso opens the tailgate on models equippedwith the optional power tailgate.

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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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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 or unlock the vehicle will show the vehicle'smost 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 68 for detailed informa-tion.

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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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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 notreact when a button on the remotekey/PCC is pressed within approximately60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
Battery type CR 2430, 3 V (one battery in the remote key, two batteries in the PCC)
Opening the remote key/PCC
Slide the spring loaded catch to the
side.
Pull the key blade straight out of the
remote key.
Insert a small screwdriver in the hole
behind the spring loaded catch and care- fully pry up the cover.
NOTE
Turn the remote key with the buttons upward so that the batteries do not fall outwhen the cover is removed.
Replacing the batteries
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could resultin poor battery function in the remote key.
Note the position of the battery's ( +) or ( –)
sides.
Remote key (one battery)1. Use a screwdriver to pry out the old bat- tery.
2. Insert a new one with the ( +) side down-
ward.
PCC (two batteries)1. Use a screwdriver to pry out the old bat- teries.
2. Insert the first new battery with the ( +)
side upward.
3. Insert the plastic spacer over the battery. Insert the second new battery on top of the plastic spacer, with the + side down-ward.
Re-assembling the remote key1. Press the remote key's cover into place.
2. Hold the remote key with the slot for thekey blade up.

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68* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Keyless drive* (models with Personal Car Communicator only)
Keyless locking and unlocking
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 anybuttons on the Personal Car Communicators(PCC). It is only necessary to have a keylessdrive remote key in your possession to oper-ate the central locking system.
NOTE
• The gear selector must in the
P posi-
tion before the vehicle can be locked and the alarm can be armed.
• The buttons on the keyless driveremote key can also be used to lockand unlock the vehicle, see page 61for more information.
Both of the PCCs provided with the vehicle have the keyless function, and additionalones can be ordered. The system canaccommodate up to six PCCs. The red rings in the illustration indicate the area around the vehicle that is within range ofthe keyless drive antennas.
Unlocking the vehicle
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A keyless drive remote key must be on the same side of the vehicle as the doorto be opened, and be within 5 feet(1.5 meters) of the door's lock or the tail-gate (see the shaded areas in the illustra-tion).
• Pull a door handle to unlock and open thedoor or pull the tailgate opening control.
The number of doors that are unlocked at the same time can be set in the vehicle's menusystem. Press MY CAR and go to
Car
settings
Lock settingsKeyless entry. See page 209 for a description of the menu system.
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 unlockedwith the detachable key blade. See page 64for instructions.