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Making a settingDifferent alternatives for locking/unlocking confirmation can be selected in the menus bypressing 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.
For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 70).
Lock indicator
Lock/alarm indicator light A flashing indicator light at the base of the windshield verifies that the vehicle is locked.
Related information
•
Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 153)
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 154)
• Locking/unlocking – trunk (p. 156)
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps prevent unauthorized persons from startingthe engine. Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains 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 appear inthe instrument panel display) are related tothe immobilizer:

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MessageMeaning
Insert car keyRemote key not recognized during start. Try to start thevehicle again.
Car key not foundVehicles with keyless drive* only. Remote key not recog-nized during start. Try tostart the vehicle again. If the problem continues, insert the remote key into theignition slot and try to startthe 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 mustaccept any interference received, including interference 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. For information on starting the vehicle, see Starting the engine (p. 233).
Remote key – functions
The remote key is used e.g., to unlock the doors and start the engine.
Remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Trunk unlock/open
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to confirmlocking.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
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After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlockthe other doors and the trunk. 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. For a description of the menu
system, see My Car – introduction (p. 70).
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. For a description of themenu system, see My Car – introduction(p. 70).
Unlock/open trunk
Press once: This unlocks the trunk (but does
not open it) and disarms the alarm (the alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go out). Ifthe trunk is not opened within two minutes itwill automatically relock and the alarm will berearmed. Press twice: This both unlocks the trunk and
pops it open slightly.
NOTE
Any excess weight (snow, etc.) on the trunk lid may prevent it from opening.
For information on opening the trunk from the passenger compartment, see Locking/unlocking – trunk (p. 156). After closing, the trunk will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm thealarm.
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.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 154)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 153)
• Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 141)
Remote key – range
The remote key has a range of approximately 60 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 Alarm-related func-tions (p. 160).
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
Related information
• Remote key – functions (p. 143)

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Detachable key blade – unlocking
Your vehicle's remote key (p. 140) contains a metal, detachable key blade that can be usedto unlock the driver's door, lock the glovecompartment, etc.
Driver's door keyhole coverIf the remote key does not function normally (weak battery, etc.), the vehicle can beunlocked with the detachable key blade.
1. Remove the detachable key blade (p. 145) from the remote key.
2. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm) straight up in the hole on the underside of the 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.
Related information
• Remote key and key blade (p. 140)
• Remote key – replacing the battery (p. 147)
Valet locking
By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enablesyou to block access to the trunk and glovecompartment for e.g., valet parking or whenthe vehicle is brought to the retailer for serv-ice.
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Locking/unlocking points with valet locking acti- vated
With the valet locking function
activated:
• The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote
• The engine can be started
• The glove compartment cannot beunlocked
• Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunklid cannot be unlocked or opened withthe remote, and the rear seat backrestscannot be lowered
Activating the valet locking function
Insert the key blade in the glove compart- ment lock.
Turn the key blade180 degrees clock- wise.
Remove the key blade from the lock. A message will appear in the instrumentpanel display.
Deactivating the valet locking functionTurn the key blade 180 degrees counter- clockwise in the glove compartment lock todeactivate valet locking. See locking/unlocking the glove compart- ment (p. 155) for information on locking theglove compartment normally, without activat-ing the valet locking function.
Remote key – replacing the 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
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
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Keyless drive*– locking/unlocking
This system makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without having to press anybuttons on the remote key. It is only neces-sary to have a keyless drive remote key inyour possession to operate the central lockingsystem.
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Range of the keyless drive remote key–5 ft (1.5 meters)
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. For more infor-mation, see Remote key and key blade(p. 140).
Both of the remote keys provided with the vehicle have the keyless function, and addi-tional ones can be ordered. The system canaccommodate up to six remote keys. The red rings in the illustration indicate the area around the vehicle that is within range ofthe keyless drive antennas.
Locking the vehicle
Models with keyless drive have a button on the outside door handles
The doors and the trunk can be locked by pressing the lock button in any of the outsidedoor handles.
NOTE
On keyless drive vehicles, the gear selec- tor must be in the Park ( P) position, all
doors and the trunk must be closed andthe ignition must be switched off beforethe vehicle can be locked.
Unlocking the vehicle
• 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 thetrunk (see the shaded areas in the illustra-tion).
• Pull a door handle to unlock and open thedoor or press the trunk opening controlon the trunk lid.
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.
For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 70).
Related information
• Alarm indicator (p. 158)

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WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closerthan 9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keylessdrive system's antennas. This is to helpprevent interference between the pace-maker and the keyless drive system.
Related information
• Keyless drive*– locking/unlocking (p. 149)
Locking/unlocking – from the outside
The remote key (p. 140) is used to lock/unlock all of the doors and the trunk at the sametime. Different settings for unlocking the vehi-cle can be selected, see Remote key – func-tions (p. 143). Before the vehicle can be locked from the outside with the remote key, the driver's doormust be closed. If the trunk or any other dooris open, it will be locked and the alarm will bearmed.
NOTE
Be sure the remote key is outside of the vehicle before the other doors/trunk areclosed to help avoid locking the remoteinside the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional keyless drive system, all doors/trunk must beclosed before the vehicle can be locked. The first press on the unlock button unlocks the driver's door and a second press unlocksthe other doors and the trunk (see alsoremote key and key blade (p. 140)). This set-ting can be changed in the menu system. SeeMY CAR
(p. 70) for a description.
If the locks repeatedly do not react when theunlock button is pressed, it may be necessaryto replace the battery in the remote, seeRemote key – replacing the battery (p. 147). In this case the vehicle can be unlocked withthe detachable key blade (p. 146).
Related information
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Manual locking
In certain situations (e.g., if there is no electri- cal current in the vehicle), the doors can belocked manually. The detachable key blade (p. 145) can be used in the lock cylinder in the driver's doorto lock that door. The other doors do not have lock cylinders and the slot on the rear edge of each doorhas to be used to lock it. This will lock thedoor from the outside but it can still beopened from inside the vehicle. To do so:
Manually locking a door
–Insert the key blade into the slot and turn it 90 degrees to lock that door (the slot ina particular door locks that door only).
In the horizontal position, the door cannot be opened from the outside.
In the vertical position, the door can be opened from the inside and the outside.
NOTE
If the manual child safety lock (p. 57) is activated for a rear side door and that dooris also locked manually, the door cannotbe opened from the outside or inside. Thedoor can only be unlocked with the remotekey or the central locking button.
Related information
•Remote key – replacing the battery (p. 147)
Locking/unlocking – from inside
The lock buttons on the door panel can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk at the same time. Press
to lock and to unlock.
From inside the vehicle (central locking button)
Central locking button
The lock buttons on the door panel can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk at the same time. Press
to lock and to unlock.
UnlockingThe vehicle can be unlocked from inside the vehicle in two ways:
• By pressing the unlock button
.
• The door can be unlocked by pulling the door handle once and opened by pullingthe handle again.