2016 VOLVO XC90 T8 remote start

LOCKS AND ALARM
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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. 226)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key (p. 228)
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. 226)
• Detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 228)
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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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
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Remote key (p. 235)
• Remote key's range (p. 235)
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:
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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 the vehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle key
not found Removed from vehicle will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle and the O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad has been pressed or when all of the doors have been closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys- tem (p. 230)
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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Related information
• Remote key's range (p. 235)
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle (p. 243)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 238)
Locking/unlocking with the detachable key blade
The detachable key blade can be used to e.g., unlock the driver's door from the outside if, forexample, the remote key's battery is weak.
Unlocking
Pull out the driver's door handle as far as possible to access the lock cylinder.
Remove the key blade from the remote key and insert it into the lock cylinder.
Turn it clockwise 45 degrees so that the key blade points straight rearward.
Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to its original position. Remove the key blade fromthe lock cylinder and release the door han-dle.
5. Pull the door handle again to open the door. > This will trigger the alarm. Lock the door in the same way, but turn the keyin step 3 counterclockwise.
Turning off the alarm
Backup key reader under the tunnel console cup hold- ers
To turn off the alarm:
1. Place the remote key in the cup holder (on
the key symbol) in the tunnel console (see the illustration).
2. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The start knob will return to its original position and the alarm will be turned off.
LockingIf necessary, the vehicle can be locked by insert-ing the detachable key blade into the lock cylin-der in the driver's door. Each of the other doors has a lock mechanism that must be pressed in using the key blade sothat the door cannot be opened from the outside.The doors can still be opened from the inside.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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ModeFunctions available
0•The odometer, clock and tem- perature gauge are illuminated
• Power seats
* can be adjusted
• The power windows can be oper-ated
• The 12-volt socket in the cargocompartment can be used
• The center display is activatedand can be used
• The infotainment system can beused for a limited time
In this mode, certain functions can only be used for a limited time to helpminimize battery drain
I• The laminated panoramic roof
*,
power seats */windows,12-volt
sockets in the passenger com- partment, Bluetooth, navigation system *, climate system blower,
windshield wipers can be oper- ated
• The infotainment system will start(if it was started when the ignitionwas switched off)
Using electrical current will drain the start battery in this mode.
ModeFunctions available
II• The headlights illuminate
• Warning/indicator lights illumi- nate for 5 seconds
• A number of other functions willalso be activated. However, the heated seats
* and heated rear
window functions can only be activated when the engine is run-ning.
This mode should only be used for very short periods to help avoiddraining the battery.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console
• Ignition mode 0
: unlock the vehicle and
keep the remote key in the passenger's com- partment.
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without star-
ting the engine, the brake pedal must not be
depressed when these modes are selected.
• Ignition mode I
: Turn the start knob to
START and release it. The knob will return
automatically to its original position.
• Ignition mode II
: Turn the start knob to
START and hold it there for approx.
4 seconds. Release the knob.
• Returning to ignition mode 0
: To return to
mode 0 from mode II or I, turn the start knob
to STOP and release it.
Related information
•Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Turning the engine off (p. 374)

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Battery drain Your vehicle's electrical functions drain the bat- tery to varying extents.
Avoid using ignition mode II as much as posssi-
ble, or electrical functions that require a great deal of electrical current when the engine is notrunning. Using ignition mode I whenever possible con-
sumes less electrical current. Functions that require a great deal of electrical current include:
• the climate system blower
• headlights
• wipers
• infotainment system (especially at high vol- ume).
If the battery's charge level is low, a text message will appear in the instrument panel. The vehicle'senergy-saving function will then turn off orreduce certain functions that are currently con-suming electrical current. If the battery needs to be recharged, start the engine and let it idle for at least 15 minutes ordrive the vehicle (driving charges the batteryfaster than letting the engine idle).
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
Starting the engine
The engine can be started using the start knob on the tunnel console if there is a remote key inthe passenger compartment.
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 2
.
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.
2If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob toward START to start the engine.

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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.
During normal starts, the electric motor is priori- tized and the gasoline engine will not start. Thismeans that when the start knob has been turned toward START and released, the electric motor is
activated ("started") and the vehicle is ready to be driven. The warning and information symbolsin the instrument panel will go out and thechosen theme will be displayed to indicate thatthe electric motor has been activated. However, in certain situations, such as in cold weather or if the hybrid battery is not sufficientlycharged, the gasoline engine will start instead.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid battery is discharged.
Back-up reader in the tunnel console
If Vehicle key not found is displayed in the
instrument panel, place the remote key in the back-up reader in the tunnel console (see theillustration) and try again to start the engine.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutes before tryingto start it again to give the battery time torecover its starting capacity.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when leaving thevehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode
0.
• On vehicles with the optional Passive Entry, never remove the remote key fromthe vehicle while it is being driven ortowed.
• Always place the gear selector in Parkand apply the parking brake before leav-ing the vehicle. Never leave the vehicleunattended with the engine running.
• Always open garage doors fully beforestarting the engine inside a garage toensure adequate ventilation. The exhaustgases contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very poisonous.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticea- bly higher than normal for a short period. Thisis done to help bring components in theemission control system to their normal oper-ating temperature as quickly as possible,which enables them to control emissions andhelp reduce the vehicle's impact on the envi-ronment.

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CAUTION
•When starting in cold weather, the auto- matic transmission may shift up at slightlyhigher engine speeds than normal untilthe automatic transmission fluid reachesnormal operating temperature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. Oil flow may not reachsome lubrication points fast enough toprevent engine damage.
• The engine should be idling when youmove the gear selector. Never accelerateuntil after you feel the transmissionengage. Accelerating immediately afterselecting a gear will cause harsh engage-ment and premature transmission wear.
• Selecting
P or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will helpprevent overheating of the automatictransmission fluid.
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
• Turning the engine off (p. 374)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 232)
• Jump starting (p. 365)
Turning the engine off
The engine can be turned off using the start knob on the tunnel console.
Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats
To turn off the engine:
–Turn the start knob toward STOP and
release it to switch the engine off.
If the gear selector is in P or if the vehicle is mov-
ing:
–Hold the knob in the STOP position until the
engine stops.
Related information
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
Driving systems
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid is a parallel hybrid, which means that it has two sep-arate drive systems: an electric motor and a gas-oline engine. Depending on the drive modeselected and the amount of electric power avail-able in the hybrid battery, the two systems canbe used in tandem or separately.
Two drive systemsA control system coordinates both of the drive systems to help optimize driving economy.
Hybrid battery
Gasoline engine
High voltage generator 3
Electric motor
3
Combined generator and starter motor (Crank Integrated Starter Generator).