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Detachable key blade – unlocking
Your vehicle's remote key (p. 146) 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. 151) 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. 146)
• Remote key – replacing the battery (p. 153)
Private locking
By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed, the private locking feature enablesyou to block access to the glove compart-ment and disconnect the tailgate from thecentral locking system for e.g., valet parkingor when the vehicle is brought to the retailerfor service.
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Locking/unlocking points with private locking activated.With the private 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
• The tailgate cannot be unlocked oropened with the remote
• The rear floor hatch cannot be opened
NOTE
The floor hatch must be closed completely before the tailgate can be closed.
Activating the private 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 private locking function
Turn the key blade 180 degrees counter- clockwise in the glove compartment lock todeactivate private locking. For information on locking the glove compart- ment normally, without activating the privatelocking function, see Locking/unlocking theglove compartment (p. 162).
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
The remote key's range is normally approximately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehi-cle.
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Opening the remote key
The remote key has one CR 2430, 3V battery
only To open the remote key
Slide the spring loaded catch to the
side.
Pull the key blade straight out of the
remote key.
Insert a small screwdriver in the hole
behind the spring loaded catch and care- fully pry up the cover. Turn the remotekey with the buttons upward so that thebattery does not fall out when the cover isremoved.
Inserting a new battery
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could resultin poor battery function in the remote key.
Note the position of the battery's ( +) or ( –)
sides.
1. Use a screwdriver to pry out the old bat- tery.
2. Insert a new one with the ( +) side down-
ward.
Closing the remote key1. Press the remote key's cover into place.
2. Hold the remote key with the slot for the key blade up. 3. Carefully slide the key blade into its
groove.
4. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that the batteries used in the remote control meet the UN Manualof Test and Criteria, Part III, sub-section38.3. Batteries installed in the key from the fac- tory and batteries exchanged by anauthorized Volvo workshop fulfill the abovecriteria. Old batteries should be disposed of prop- erly at a recycling center or at your Volvoretailer.
Related information
• Remote key – functions (p. 149)
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Keyless drive* – unlocking with key blade
If the remote key does not function normally (weak battery, etc.), the vehicle can beunlocked with the detachable key blade.
Driver's door keyhole cover
1. Remove the key blade from the remote key (see Detachable key blade – detach- ing/reinserting (p. 151) for instructions).
2. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm) straight up in the hole on the underside ofthe 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
• Keyless drive*– locking/unlocking (p. 155)
• Alarm – general information (p. 164)
Keyless drive* – key memory
When you leave the vehicle with a remote key in your possession and lock any door, the
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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. 155)
Locking/unlocking – from the outside
The remote key (p. 146) is used to lock/unlock all of the doors and the tailgate at the sametime. Different settings for unlocking the vehi-cle can be selected, see Remote key – func-tions (p. 149). Before the vehicle can be locked from the outside with the remote key, the driver's doormust be closed. If the tailgate or any otherdoor is open, it will be locked and the alarmwill be armed.
NOTE
Be sure the remote key is outside of the vehicle before the other doors/tailgate areclosed to help avoid locking the remoteinside the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional keyless drive system, all doors/tailgate mustbe closed 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 tailgate (see alsoremote key and key blade (p. 146)). This set-ting can be changed in the menu system. SeeMY CAR
(p. 74) 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. 153). In this case the vehicle can be unlocked withthe detachable key blade (p. 152).
Related information
•
Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 160)
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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. 151) 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. 61) 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. 153)
Locking/unlocking – from inside
The lock buttons on the door panel can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail- gate 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 tail- gate at the same time. Press
to lock and
to unlock.
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Related information
•Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 160)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 159)
Alarm – general information
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle. The alarm is automatically armed (p. 165) whenever the vehicle is locked with theremote key. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-ing conditions will trigger the alarm:
• The hood is forced open.
• The tailgate is forced open.
• A door is forced open.
• The ignition slot is tampered with.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key notcoded to the car's ignition).
• The battery is disconnected (while thealarm is armed).
• The siren is disconnected when the alarmis disarmed.
A message will appear in the information dis- play if a fault should occur in the alarm sys-tem. Contact a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo- nents in the alarm system yourself. Thiscould affect the insurance policy on thevehicle.
Related information
• Alarm – turning off (p. 166)
• Alarm signal (p. 166)
• Alarm indicator (p. 165)
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An audible (p. 164) signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for30 seconds. The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals for approximately 5 minutes oruntil the alarm is turned off.
Related information
•Alarm indicator (p. 165)
• Alarm – arming/disarming (p. 165)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 166)
Alarm – turning off
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle. If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the Unlock button on the remote keyor by inserting the remote key in the ignitionslot. Two short flashes from the car's turn sig-nals confirm that the alarm has been turnedoff.
Related information
•Alarm indicator (p. 165)
• Alarm – arming/disarming (p. 165)
• Remote key – replacing the battery (p. 153)
Alarm-related functions
The following is general information regarding the alarm system in your vehicle.
Automatic re-armingIf the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto-matically re-engage (re-lock) and the alarmwill re-arm after 2 minutes unless a door orthe tailgate has been opened.
Remote key not functioningIf the remote key is not functioning properly,the alarm can be turned off and the vehiclecan be started as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the key blade.
>This will trigger the alarm.
2. To turn off the alarm, insert the remote
key into the ignition slot (also on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
3. Start the engine.