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Changing the remote key's 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
Vehicle key bat. low See Owner's
manual is displayed in the instrument
panel.
and/or if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote keywithin approx. 65 feet (20 meters) of the vehicle.
NOTE
If the locks do not react, move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.
The battery in the smaller extra key without but- tons (Key Tag) provided with models with theoptional Passive Entry system cannot bereplaced. A new Key Tag can be ordered from aVolvo retailer.
NOTE
A Key Tag with a depleted battery should be returned to an authorized Volvo retailer. Thekey should also be erased from the vehicle'selectrical system because it could still beused to start the vehicle from the back-upstart system.
Replacing the battery
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) facing up and move the button on the key ring section of the keyto the right. Slide the front cover slightlyupward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Move the button to the side and slide
rear cover slightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing
e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up.

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Put the rear cover in position and press
down until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into place as indicated by
arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.
Press the front cover (with the Volvo
logo) until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into position as indicated
by arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
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.

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theft measure, the code of the lost remote key must be erased from the system. The number ofregistered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
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 independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: •
on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Related information
•
Remote key's range (p. 237)
• Detachable key blade (p. 239)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 233)
• Driver profiles (p. 179)
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 3
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. 244)
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Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

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244To unlock a rear door:
–To open one of the rear doors individually, pull its handle to unlock and open the door
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Automatic lockingAll of the doors/tailgate will lock automatically when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking confirmation (p. 245)
• Child safety locks (p. 254)
Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless 10
start
and lock system that requires a number of anten- nas 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 10
In the upper front section of the passenger side rear door 10
In the center of the rear seat backrest 10,11
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. 235)
• Remote key's range (p. 237)
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Assuming that the child safety locks are not activated.
10 Vehicles with the optional Passive Entry system only.
11 In a seven-seat model, the antenna is located between the seats where the backrest and seat cushion meet.

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Related information
•Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 246)
• Using the glove compartment (p. 219)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 43)
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.

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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, this symbol and
Alarm
system failure Service required will
be displayed in the instrument panel.
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.
Arming the alarm
–Lock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's lock button. On models with theoptional Passive Entry system, the vehiclecan also be locked by pressing the outerindentation for locking on one of the doorhandles or by pressing the tailgate's rubber-ized pressure plate. If the vehicle is equipped with a power tail- gate *, the button on the lower edge of the
tailgate can also be used to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the alarmThe alarm can be disarmed by: • Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's unlock button
• Pressing the pressure-sensitive area on theinside of one of the door handles on modelswith the optional Passive Entry system.
• Pressing the tailgate's rubberized pressureplate on models with the optional PassiveEntry system.
Turning off a triggered (sounding)
alarm
–Press the remote key's unlock button or put the ignition in mode I by turning the start
knob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm has been trig- gered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until thealarm is turned off
• All turn signals flash for 5 minutes or untilthe alarm is turned off
If the door that triggered the alarm is left open,
the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.
Alarm indicatorA red indicator light on the upper side of thedashboard shows the alarm's status:
• Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds: the alarm is armed
• Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm hasbeen disarmed (max. 30 seconds) or until

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254 the ignition has been put in mode
I (turn the
start knob to START and release it): the
alarm has been triggered
Related information
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 252)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 254)
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. 253)
• Detachable key blade (p. 239)
• Starting the engine (p. 390)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 252)
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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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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation. Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user