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Remote key and key blade
Two remote keys are provided with your vehi- cle. They enable you to unlock the doors andtailgate, and also function as ignition keys tostart the vehicle or operate electrical compo-nents. The remote keys contain detachablemetal key blades for manually locking orunlocking the driver's door and the glovecompartment. The visible ends of these keyblades are unique to make it easier to identify"your" remote key. Up to six remotes can beprogrammed for use on the same vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition slot if children are to remain in the vehicle.
For more information on the various ignition modes, see Ignition modes (p. 79).
Related information
•Remote key – functions (p. 153)
• Remote key – functions (p. 153)
• Remote key – range (p. 154)
Remote key – loss
If either of the remote keys (p. 150) is lost, the other should be taken with the vehicle to aVolvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, thecode of the lost remote key must be erasedfrom the system.
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 inde-pendent repair facilities and locksmithsthat are qualified to make remote controlkeys. Each key must be programmed towork with your vehicle. California Only: A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cutand code replacement keys can be found:
• on the Volvo website at http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552
The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found by pressing
MY CAR and going
into
SettingsInformationNumber of
keys. For a description of the menu system,
see My Car – introduction (p. 76). USA-5WK49264 FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 FCC ID:KR55WK49233This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject tothe following conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Canada-5WK49264IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 IC:267T-5WK49233Operation 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.Related information
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Remote key – functions (p. 153)

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Key memory
The memory in the remote key makes it possi- ble to store certain personal settings. The position of the side door mirrors, power driver's seat* and the selected instrument panel theme 1
are stored in the remote keys
when the vehicle is locked. The next time the
driver's door is unlocked with the same
remote key and the door is opened within 2 minutes , the power driver's seat and side
door mirrors will automatically move to theposition that they were in when the doorswere most recently locked with the sameremote key. If the seat/mirrors have not beenreadjusted since the vehicle was locked, theywill already be in the position stored in thatparticular remote key and will not move. Formore information on this feature, see Frontseats – power seat (p. 81). This feature can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle's menu by pressing MY CAR
and going into
SettingsCar settingsCar key memory. For a description of the
menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 76).
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked with the remote key or is left unlocked for more than 30minutes, the key memory function will bedeactivated. To reactivate the key's memory: • Press the unlock button on the remote key.
For information regarding vehicles with the optional keyless drive, see Keyless drive*–locking/unlocking (p. 159).
Related information
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Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 151)
Locking/unlocking confirmation
Settings can be made in the menu system for audible and visual confirmation when thevehicle has been locked or unlocked. Withthese functions activated, the following willoccur when the vehicle is locked/unlocked:
Locking confirmation
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The turn signals flash once, an audible signal sounds and the door mirrors willfold* in.
Confirmation will only be given when all doors and the tailgate are properly closed andlocked.
NOTE
If you do not receive confirmation when locking the vehicle, check whether a dooror the tailgate is ajar, or if this feature hasbeen turned off in the menu.
Unlocking confirmation
• The turn signals will flash twice and the door mirrors will fold* out.
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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. 76).
Lock indicator
Lock/alarm indicator light A flashing indicator light at the base of the windshield verifies that the vehicle is locked.
Related information
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Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 163)
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)
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. 247).
Remote key – functions
The remote key is used e.g., to unlock the doors and start the engine.
Remote key
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote

Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate. The turn signals will flash once to confirmlocking.
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.

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After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlockthe other doors and the tailgate. 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. 76).
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. 76).
Unlock tailgate – Press the button twice
within several seconds to disarm the alarm system (the alarm indicator light on the dash-board will go out), and unlock only the tail-gate. Pressing this button for several seconds also opens the tailgate on models equipped withthe optional power tailgate.
NOTE
As an added safety precaution, the parking lights will come on automatically for ashort period when the tailgate has beenopened.
After closing, the tailgate will not automati- cally relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearmthe alarm. For information on opening the tailgate from the passenger compartment, see Locking/unlocking – tailgate (p. 166)
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. 164)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 163)
• Locking/unlocking confirmation (p. 151)
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. 171).
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. 153)

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Detachable key blade – unlocking
Your vehicle's remote key (p. 150) 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. 155) 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. 150)
• Remote key – replacing the battery (p. 157)
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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Normal locking/unlocking points

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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
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. 165).
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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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.
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. 150).
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 tailgate 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 tailgate 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 the tail-gate (see the shaded areas in the illustra-tion).
• Pull a door handle to unlock and open thedoor or pull the tailgate opening control.
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. 76).
Related information
• Alarm indicator (p. 170)