2015 VOLVO XC90 keyless

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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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Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless 2
start and
lock system that requires a number of antennas located at various points in the vehicle.
Location of the antennas
Under the cup holders in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the driver side rear door 2
In the upper front section of the passenger side rear door 2
In the center of the rear seat backrest 2,3
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than9 inches (22 cm) to any of the Passive Entrysystem's antennas. This is to help preventinterference between the pacemaker and thePassive Entry system.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 224)
• Remote key's range (p. 224)
Start and lock system type designations
The following information contains type designa- tions for the start and lock system.
Alarm systemUSA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condi-tions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)This device is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.
Remote keys (Passive entry/Passive
start *)
USA Volvo Standard Key FCC ID: YGOHUF8423 Volvo Tag ID FCC ID: YGOHUF8432This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
2
Vehicles with the optional Passive Entry system only.
3 In a seven-seat model, the antenna is located between the seats where the backrest and seat cushion meet.

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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.
5 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

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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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Rubberized button on the tailgate used only for locking/ unlocking
LockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the vehicle can be locked but the tailgate can beopen. Lock the doors and tailgate by pressing the pres- sure sensitive area on any of the door handles orby pressing the rubberized button on the tailgate.The lock indicator light on the dashboard willbegin to flash to show that the vehicle is lockedand the alarm has been armed.
UnlockingPull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the rubberized button under the tailgateopening control. The lock indicator light on thedashboard will go out to show that the vehicle isunlocked and the alarm has been disarmed.The lock/unlock settings can be changed in thecenter display's Top view: Go to:
SettingsMy CarKeyless Unlockand select All Doors or Single Door.
Automatic relockingIf no door or the tailgate is opened within two minutes after being unlocked, the vehicle willautomatically relock.
Remote door unlockThe vehicle can be unlocked using the Volvo OnCall app. See the article "Volvo On Call mobile app" for additional information.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 224)
• Remote key's range (p. 224)
• Detachable key blade (p. 227)
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Volvo On Call mobile app (p. 416)
Locking/unlocking the tailgate The tailgate can be locked/unlocked in different ways, depending on whether the vehicle isequipped with the optional keyless Passive Entrysystem.
Unlocking with the remote key
Remote key tailgate button
1.
Press the button on the remote key.
> The tailgate will be unlocked but remain closed. The alarm indicator on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the tail-gate alarm is no longer armed. The otherdoors will remain locked and the alarm willremain armed for them.
2. Open the tailgate. > If the tailgate is not opened in within twominutes, it will relock and the alarm willrearm.

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Keyless unlocking *
Rubberized pressure plate
Opening the tailgate:
1. With the remote key in your possession,
unlock the tailgate by pressing lightly on the rubberized pressure plate under the outertailgate handle. If the remote key is notdetected, the tailgate cannot be unlocked/opened. Three audible signals will sound.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate fully.
CAUTION
• When pressing the rubberized pressure plate, only light pressure is necessary torelease the tailgate's electronic lockingmechanism.
• When opening the tailgate, pull it upusing the handle. Too much pressure onthe rubberized pressure plate can dam-age its electrical connections.
WARNING
Avoid driving with the tailgate open if at all possible. Doing so could allow exhaust gasesto enter the passenger compartment.
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
Tailgate unlock button
To unlock the tailgate:
–Press the button on the lighting panel.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened within two minutes (if the vehicle has been locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote key
–Press the button on the remote key.
> The alarm indicator on the dashboard will begin to flash to show that the alarm has been armed.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 224)
• Power tailgate
* (p. 235)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 228)
• Remote key's range (p. 224)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats
WARNING
Before starting the engine:• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
• Make sure the brake pedal can bedepressed completely. Adjust the seat ifnecessary. To start the engine.
1. A remote key must be in the passenger com-
partment. On models with the standard Passive Start, the key has to be in the frontsection of the passenger compartment. If thevehicle is equipped the optional PassiveEntry system (keyless locking/unlocking) thekey can be anywhere in the vehicle.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal 4
.
3. Turn the start knob toward START and
release it to start the engine.
> The starter motor will crank until the engine starts or its overheating protection is triggered.
WARNING
• Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's floor. Before driving,remove the original mat from the driver'sseat floor before using any other type offloor mat. Any mat used in this positionshould be securely and properly anchoredin the attaching pins. An extra mat on thedriver's floor can cause the acceleratorand/or brake pedal to catch. Check thatthe movement of these pedals is notimpeded.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your car. They must be firmlysecured in the clips on the floor so thatthey cannot slide and become trappedunder the pedals on the driver's side.
Back-up reader in the tunnel console
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If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob toward START to start the engine.