2015 VOLVO XC90 Owners Manual

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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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Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance of the vehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions, such as locking and unlocking the vehicle, which are activated by pressing the
or buttons, have a range
of approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle. Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle canalso be locked or unlocked with the key blade. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless use 5
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the tailgate as shown in the illustra-tion. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from thevehicle while the engine is running or if the igni-tion is on and all of the doors are then closed, amessage will appear in the instrument panel andan audible signal will sound. When at least oneremote key has been returned to the vehicle, themessage will be erased in the display and theaudible signal will stop. If the key is not returnedto the vehicle, the message will be erased in thedisplay and the audible signal will stop when thevehicle's speed exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h).
Related information
• Remote key (p. 224)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys- tem (p. 220)
Remote key
The remote key is used to lock/unlock the vehi- cle and must be in the passenger compartmentin order to start the engine.
The standard remote key (left) and the Key Tag (right)
In models with the standard Passive Start system, the remote key only needs to be in the front sec-tion of the passenger compartment or in the tun-nel console cup holders in order to start theengine. The keyless Passive Entry system for locking/ unlocking the vehicle is available as an option.This system has a range of approximately 5 feet(1.5 meters) from the sides of the vehicle orapproximately 3 feet (1 meter) from the tailgate.With this system, a remote key can be anywherein the vehicle.
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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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play's Top view:
SettingsSystemDriver
Profile
Red key.
Several of the vehicle's safety function cannot be turned off the by a restricted key user. The restrictions are designed to help reduce the risk of an accident and they cannot be changedby a restricted key user. These settings cannotbe changed by the Red Key's user.
Possible settingsThe following settings can be made for a restric-ted key:
Speed Limiter * (On/Off)
• Setting interval: 30-160 mph (50-250 km/h)
• Default setting: 75 mph (120 km/h)
• Increments: 5 mph (10 km/h)
• See the article "Speed limiter" for additional information.
Speed reminder (On/Off):
•Setting interval: 0-160 mph (0-250 km/h
• Default settings: 30, 45 and 55 mph (50, 70 and 90 km/h.)
• Increments: 1 mph (1 km/h)
• Max. number of reminders: 6
Reduced max. volume (on/off)
•Default settings: On
Adaptive cruise control
* (On/Off)
• Initial setting: On at the longest interval
• See the article "Adaptive cruise control" for additional information
Safety functionsThe following safety functions will always be active for a restricted key user:
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
*
• Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keeping Aid (LDW/LKA)
*
• Distance Alert
*
• City Safety
*
• Driver Alert Control (DAC)
*
• Road Sign Information
*
Related information
•Remote key (p. 224)
• Driver profiles (p. 112)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 252)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 283)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 315)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 323)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 314)
• City Safety
™ (p. 273)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 312)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 290)
Detachable key blade Your vehicle's remote key contains a detachable key blade that can be used to unlock the driver'sdoor, etc. A Volvo retailer can provide you with the key blade's unique code.
Using the detachable key bladeThe remote key's detachable key blade can be used to:
• Unlock the driver's door if the central locking system cannot be activated using the remotekey
• Lock all doors
• Activate/deactivate the mechanical childsafety locks in the rear doors
The Key Tag 6
does not have a detachable key
blade.
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Detaching the key blade
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.
Remove the key blade.
After use, press the key blade back into
its position in the key, put the cover back on the key and slide it into position.
> A click indicates that the cover is correctly in place.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking with the detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Child safety locks (p. 218)
Foot movement tailgate operation
*
The foot movement sensor * makes it easy and
convenient to open or close the tailgate without using your hands. 7
Foot movement sensor under the rear bumper
8
NOTE
One of the remote keys must be in your pos- session when you are behind the vehicle inorder to activate the foot movement sensor,even if the tailgate is already unlocked. This isdone to help prevent the sensor from inadver-tently opening the tailgate, for example, in acar wash.
7
Models equipped with the optional power tailgate only.
8 If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate *, the sensor is located farther to the left under the bumper.

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Operation
–Move your foot back and forth under sensor on the underside of the rear bumper. It is notnecessary to touch the bumper.
> A brief audible signal will sound when the
tailgate begins to open/close.
If several attempts have been made to open/ close the tailgate without a remote key in yourpossession, the function will time out and will notbe available for a short period. The tailgate can be closed (or closed and locked) by pressing the
or buttons on the lower
edge of the tailgate 9
. It can also be operated
manually or by pressing the button on the lighting panel in the passenger compartment or on theremote key.
NOTE
Foot operation may not be possible if the sensor is obstructed by snow, ice, etc.
Related information
• Power tailgate
* (p. 235)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 233)
• Remote key's range (p. 224)
Locking and unlocking confirmation
The turn signals can be used to indicate that the vehicle has been locked/unlocked with theremote key. These settings can also bechanged.
Exterior confirmation
• Locking: the turn signals flash once and the door mirrors will fold in (retract) 10
• Unlocking: the turn signals flash twice andthe door mirrors will fold out 10
When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will only be given if all doors/tailgate and the hood areclosed. If the vehicle is locked while only the driver's door is closed, all doors/tailgate will lock but confirma-tion will only be given when all doors/tailgate/hood are closed.
Interior confirmation
Lock and alarm indicator light on the dashboard
A long flash indicates the vehicle is locked. While the vehicle is locked, the indicator will flashbriefly. LEDs in the lock buttons on the doors illuminate when the doors are locked.
9 Vehicles equipped with the optional Passive Entry system only.
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Indicators in the interior lock buttons
Lock buttons in the front doors
Front door lock buttons and indicator lights
Indicator lights on: all doors are locked. If a door is opened, the lights in both buttons will go out.
In all doors
Rear door lock buttons and indicator lights
Indicator light in the respective door on: that door is locked. If either of the rear doors is opened, thelight in that door will out but the other indicatorlights will remain on.
Confirmation alternatives
Various alternatives for locking/unlocking confir-mation can be selected in the center display. 1.Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Change the settings under
Locking &
Unlocking Feedback.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle (p. 232)
• Home safe lighting (p. 146)
• Adjusting the power door mirrors (p. 100)