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Changing the remote key's battery The remote key can be opened if the battery needs to be replaced.
The battery should be replaced if:• The information symbol illuminates and
Unavailable Battery level too low is
shown in the display
and/or
• if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle
Replacing the battery
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) toward you and move the button on lower edge of the key near thekey ring to the right. Slide the front coverslightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Move the button to the side and slide
rear cover slightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing
e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up.

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The battery's positive (+) side is up.
Remove the battery as shown in the illustra- tion.
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could result in poorbattery function in the remote key.
Insert a new battery 4
with the positive ( +)
side up. Put the battery cover back in place and turn until the marker points to CLOSE.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that the batteries used in the remote control meet the UN Manual ofTest and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3. Batteries installed in the key from the factory and batteries exchanged by an authorizedVolvo workshop fulfill the above criteria. Old batteries should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
6. Put the rear cover in place on the remote key
and slide it into position.
> A click indicates that the cover is correctlyin place.
Turn the remote key over, put the front
cover back on the key and slide in the oppo- site direction (compared to point 2 above) itinto position.
> A click indicates that the cover is correctly in place.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 224)
4
Use a CR2032, 3 V battery.

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Avoid keeping the remote key closer than approx. 4-6 in. (10-15 cm) from a cell phone or metallicobject. If interference persists, unlock the vehicle with the detachable key blade and place the remotekey in the backup key reader in the tunnel con-sole cup holder to disarm the alarm.
WARNING
Always remove the remote key from the pas- senger compartment when leaving the vehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode
0, espe-
cially if there are children in the vehicle.
Ordering new keysTwo remote keys are provided with the vehicle (a Key Tag is also included for vehicles equippedwith the optional Passive Entry system). Addi-tional keys (a total of 12) can be ordered andused with the vehicle. A new driver profile will beadded to each new key (including the Key Tag).
Loss of a remote keyIf a remote key is lost, the others should be takenwith the vehicle to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote keymust be erased from the system. The number ofregistered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: • on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Key TagIn addition to the two remote keys provided, a smaller third key, called a Key Tag, is also provi-ded for vehicles equipped with the optionalPassive Entry system. This key functions in the same way as a standard remote key but does not have a detachable keyblade and its battery cannot be replaced; a newKey Tag has to be ordered.
The remote key's buttons
The remote key has four buttons: one on the left side and three on the right side

Lock: Press to lock the doors/tailgate and
arm the alarm.
Unlock: Press to unlock the driver's door
and disarm the alarm. Press again to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. This settingcan be changed in the center display's Set-tings menu.
Tailgate: Press to unlock the tailgate only
(and disarm the alarm for the tailgate). On vehicles equipped with the power tailgate *,
press and hold to open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audi-ble warning signal will sound).
Panic alarm: Press to attract attention dur-
ing emergency situations. To activate, press
and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds to activate

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To deactivate,
wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again (the panic alarm will also deac-tivate automatically after several minutes).
InterferenceMetallic objects or electromagnetic fields mayinterfere with the remote key's function. Avoidplacing the remote key within 4-6 in. (10-15 cm)of a cell phone or a metallic object. If interference persists, use the remote key's detachable key blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder.
Loss of a remote keyIf a remote keys is lost, a new one can beordered. The other keys should be taken with thevehicle to a Volvo retailer or authorized independ-ent locksmith. As an anti-theft measure, the codeof the lost remote key must be erased from thesystem. The number of registered keys for thevehicle can be found in the center display's Topview.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: • on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Related information
•
Driver profiles (p. 112)
• Remote key's range (p. 224)
• Restricted key
* (p. 226)
• Detachable key blade (p. 227)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 222)
Restricted key
*
A restricted key, also called a Red Key, makes it possible to limit several of the vehicle's functionsto help ensure that it is operated safely, forinstance if the vehicle is used by a young driver.
A restricted key makes it possible to limit the vehicle's maximum speed, add speed remindersand limit the audio system's volume. Several ofthe vehicle's safety systems will also always beactive. Otherwise, this key functions in the sameway as a standard remote key. One or more restricted keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer after the vehicle has been pur-chased. A total of 11 keys can be programmedand used for the same vehicle, one of which hasto be a standard remote key. Settings for the restricted key can be made by a standard remote key user from the center dis-

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Automatic lockingAll of the doors/tailgate can be locked automati- cally when the vehicle begins to move. To acti-vate/deactivate this setting: 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking
3. Select Auto Door Locking
>Doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle moves will be displayed and the
doors and tailgate will lock automatically when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle (p. 232)
• Child safety locks (p. 218)
Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle The buttons on the remote key can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate at thesame time. This can also be done without press-ing the remote key buttons on models equippedwith the optional keyless Passive Entry system. The power tailgate
* can also be opened/closed
by moving your foot under a sensor beneath therear bumper *.
The lock/unlock settings can be changed in the center display's Top view. Go to:
SettingsMy CarRemote Unlockand select Unlock All Doors or Driver Door
Only.
In order to lock the vehicle, the driver's door must be closed. If the tailgate or any of the other doorsare open, they will be locked and the alarm will bearmed when they are closed.
NOTE
Be sure the remote key is outside of the vehi- cle before the other doors/tailgate are closedto help avoid locking the remote inside thevehicle.
If the locks repeatedly do not react when the unlock button is pressed, it may be necessary toreplace the battery in the remote. In this case, the driver's door can be unlocked with the detacha-ble key blade.
Keyless Passive Entry
*If the vehicle is equipped with this system, it isonly necessary to have a remote key in your pos-session to operate the central locking system. Models with Passive Entry have an indentation on the outside of the handle for locking the vehicleand a pressure-sensitive area on the inside of thehandle for unlocking. The tailgate has a rubber-ized button used only for locking/unlocking.
Outer indentation for locking, the pressure sensitive area on the inside of the handle is for unlocking

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–Press the button 13
on the lower edge of
the tailgate.
> The tailgate will close automatically but will not be locked .
–Press the button13
on the lower edge of
the tailgate.
> The tailgate will close automatically. The tailgate and doors will also be locked and
the alarm will be armed.
If the remote key is not close enough to the tail- gate, automatic locking/unlocking/opening/clos-ing will not be possible. Three short audible sig-nals will sound.
Interrupting opening/closing
–This can be done in five ways: • Press the button on the lighting panel
• Press the button on the remote key
• Press either of the buttons on the lower edge of the tailgate
• Press lightly on the rubber-covered buttonunder the tailgate's outside handle
• Move your foot under a sensor beneath the rear bumper
*
> The tailgate will stop moving
Programming the tailgate's maximum opening angle
The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be programmed, for example, if the tailgate has to beopened in a garage with a low ceiling. Programming the opening angle:
–Open the tailgate manually to the desired angle and press and hold the closing buttonon the tailgate's lower edge for at least 3seconds. Release the tailgate.
> Two audible signals will sound to indicate that the selected opening angle has been stored.
Erasing tailgate programming
–Open the tailgate manually to its highest position and press and hold the closing but-ton on the tailgate's lower edge for at least 3seconds. Release the tailgate.
> Two audible signals will sound to indicate that the programmed opening angle has been erased.
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously too long, the automatic functionwill be deactivated to avoid overloading theelectrical system. The automatic function canbe used again after approximately 2 minutes. If the vehicle's battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the tailgate has been openfor more than 24 hours, the tailgate must beopened and closed once manually to resetthe system.
Pinch protectionIf the tailgate is obstructed when being opened/ closed, a pinch protection mechanism is acti-vated.
• While opening: the tailgate will stop moving and an audible signal will sound.
• While closing: the tailgate will stop andreturn to the maximum programmable open-ing position. An audible signal will sound.
WARNING
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when it is opened or closed automatically. The tail-gate should never be obstructed in any waywhen it is operated.
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Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system have a button to close the tailgate and a button to close and lock the tailgate.

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Related information
•Remote key's range (p. 224)
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle (p. 232)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 228)
Locking/unlocking with the detachable key blade
The detachable key blade can be used to e.g., unlock the driver's door from the outside if, forexample, the remote key's battery is weak.
Unlocking
Pull out the driver's door handle as far as possible to access the lock cylinder.
Remove the key blade from the remote key and insert it into the lock cylinder.
Turn it clockwise 45 degrees so that the key blade points straight rearward.
Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to its original position. Remove the key blade fromthe lock cylinder and release the door han-dle.
5. Pull the door handle again to open the door. > This will trigger the alarm. Lock the door in the same way, but turn the keyin step 3 counterclockwise.
Turning off the alarm
Backup key reader under the tunnel console cup hold- ers
To turn off the alarm:
1. Place the remote key in the cup holder (on
the key symbol) in the tunnel console (see the illustration).
2. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The start knob will return to its original position and the alarm will be turned off.
LockingIf necessary, the vehicle can be locked by insert-ing the detachable key blade into the lock cylin-der in the driver's door. Each of the other doors has a lock mechanism that must be pressed in using the key blade sothat the door cannot be opened from the outside.The doors can still be opened from the inside.

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Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brakeis released automatically on a steep incline. Tohelp avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake controlpushed in.
2. While pressing the accelerator pedal to pull away, release the parking brake control only after the vehicle begins to move.
Parking brake settingsAutomatically setting the parking brake can beturned on or off in the center display's Top view. 1.Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarElectric Parking Brake and
deselect Auto Activate Parking Brake.
Related information
• Parking brake (p. 335)
• Parking brake malfunctions (p. 338)
• Auto-hold brake function (p. 332)
Parking brake malfunctions
If it has not been possible to apply or release the parking brake after several attempts, consult atrained and authorized Volvo service technicianor retailer.
An audible signal will sound if the parking brake is applied when the vehicle is being driven. If thevehicle must be parked while the parking brake isnot functioning properly: • Put the gear selector in
P.
• If the vehicle is pointing
uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the curb.
• If the vehicle is pointing
downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
• Put the gear selector in
P.
Low battery charge levelIf the battery is discharged, the parking brake cannot be operated. Connect an auxiliary batteryto the vehicle.
Replacing brake padsThe rear brake pads have to be replaced by atrained and authorized Volvo service techniciandue to the design of the electric parking brake.
Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolExplanation
A
B
If the symbol flashes, a parking brake fault has been detected.See the message in the instru-ment panel.
A
B
Fault in the brake system.
A
US models
B Canadian models
Related information
• Using the parking brake (p. 336)
• Using the parking brake (p. 336)
• Brake functions (p. 332)
• Jump starting (p. 350)