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Locks and remote keys
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked in vari- ous ways and there are several types of remotekeys that can be used. These keys can also belinked to a driver profile, which contains vehicle-related settings that have been stored.
Locking/unlocking/opening/closingThe vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the passenger compartment, using the buttons onthe remote key or by using the optional PassiveEntry system where it is only necessary to have akey in your possession to lock or unlock thedoors. On models equipped with a power tailgate *, the
tailgate can be opened/closed by moving your foot under a sensor * beneath the rear bumper.
If for any reason a remote key does not function properly, it may be necessary to replace its bat-teries but the vehicle can always be locked orunlocked manually using the remote key'sdetachable key blade.
Remote keyThe remote key does not have to be physicallyhandled in order to start the engine because thevehicle is equipped with the standard PassiveStart system (the key only needs to be in thefront part of the passenger compartment). If thevehicle is equipped with the optional PassiveEntry system that enables keyless entry and start, the key can be anywhere in the vehicle when theengine is started. Models with Passive Entry
* also have an extra,
smaller key without buttons called a Key Tag. A special restricted Red Key makes it possible to limit some of the vehicle's functionality, such asby setting a maximum speed or limiting the maxi-mum volume from the infotainment system'sspeakers. The various keys can also be linked to driver pro- files, which make it possible to store differentpersonal preferences (settings) in the vehicle. Additional keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Immobilizer (p. 221)
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Child safety locks (p. 218)
• Remote key (p. 224)
• Restricted key
* (p. 226)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 228)
• Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 231)
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 232)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 233)
• Starting the engine (p. 356)
Alarm
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
• a door/hood/tailgate are opened
• the battery is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected
If a problem is detected in the alarm system, a message will be displayed in the instrumentpanel. Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself; this could affect theinsurance policy on the vehicle. Contact a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

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Arming the alarm
–Lock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's lock button, pressing the outer indenta- tion for locking on one of the door handles1
or by pressing the tailgate's rubberized pres-sure plate 1
.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power tail- gate *, the button on the lower edge of the
tailgate can also be used to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the alarm
–Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's unlock button, pressing the pressure-sensitive area on the inside of one of the door handles 1
or by pressing the tailgate's
rubberized pressure plate 1
.
Turning off a triggered (sounding) alarm
–Press the remote key's unlock button or put the ignition in mode I by turning the start
knob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm has been trig- gered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off
• Passenger compartment lighting illuminatesand all turn signals flash for 5 minutes oruntil the alarm is turned off If the door that triggered the alarm is left open,
the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.
Alarm indicatorA red indicator light on the upper side of the dashboard shows the alarm's status:
• Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds: the alarm is armed
• Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm hasbeen disarmed until the ignition has been put in mode
I (turn the start knob to START and
release it): the alarm has been triggered
Related information
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 218)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 218)
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Automatically arming/disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the remote key (and the alarm has been disarmed) but nodoor or the tailgate has been opened within2 minutes, the vehicle will automatically relockand the alarm will re-arm. In certain markets, the alarm will be re-armed automatically after a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key (p. 218)
Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with the detachable key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the back-up key reader in the cup holder
2. Place the remote key on the back-up keyreader in the tunnel console's cup holder.
3. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The alarm will turn off.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Detachable key blade (p. 227)
• Starting the engine (p. 356)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 218)
Child safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from inadvertently opening one of the rear doors frominside the vehicle.
Electronic * activation/deactivationThe electronic child safety locks can be acti- vated/deactivated as long as the ignition is notcompletely switched off and this can be done forup to two minutes after the engine has beenswitched off if no door has been opened. To activate:
Child safety lock button on the driver door control panel
1. Switch on the ignition or start the engine.

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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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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.
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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.
10 Models with retractable door mirrors only.

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Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle The lock buttons on either of the front doors can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail-gate at the same time. The rear doors can be locked using their respective lock buttons*.
The central locking system
Central locking/unlocking buttons and indicator lights on the front doors
–Press the button on the driver's door to
lock all doors/tailgate and press
to
unlock.
Unlocking
Press the button on either of the front doors
to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Lock buttons on the rear doors *
Lock button in a rear door
The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlock each door respectively. To unlock a rear door:
–To open one of the rear doors individually, pull its handle once and release it to unlockthe door. Pull the handle again to open the door11
.
Locking
–Press the button on either of the front
doors (both front doors must be closed). All doors/tailgate are locked.
The rear doors can also be locked individually bypressing the lock button on the respective door. A rear door must be closed before it can belocked.
Alternative locking when parking
12The central locking button on the front doors can also be used to lock the vehicle when you leaveit. To do so:
1. Open the door.
2. Press the lock section of the button.
3. Close the door. This will lock the vehicle
completely and arm the alarm.
NOTE
Please be aware that locking the vehicle in this way makes it possible to lock the remotekey in the passenger compartment. To helpavoid this, lock the vehicle from the outside bypressing the lock button on the remote key. If the vehicle is locked using the central lock- ing button, be sure that the remote key is inyour possession before closing the door.
11Assuming that the child safety locks are not activated.12
This does not apply to models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system.