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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.
Each of the remote keys provided with the vehiclecan be linked to a driver profile containing uniquepersonal settings that will be applied when thatparticular key is used. See also the article "Driverprofile" for additional information.

NOTE
Avoid placing the remote key closer thanapprox. (4-6 in.) (10-15 cm) to any metallicobjects or electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets, laptops or chargers.
If interference persists, unlock the vehicle withthe detachable key blade and place the remotekey in the backup key reader in the tunnel con-sole cup holder to disarm the alarm.

WARNING
Always remove the remote key from the pas-senger compartment when leaving the vehicleand ensure that the ignition in mode 0, espe-cially if there are children in the vehicle.

Key Tag
In addition to the two remote keys provided, asmaller third key, called a Key Tag, is also provi-ded for vehicles equipped with the optionalPassive Entry system.
This key functions in the same way as a standardremote key but does not have a detachable keyblade and its battery cannot be replaced; a newKey Tag has to be ordered.
Ordering new keys
Two remote keys are provided with the vehicle (a
Key Tag2 is also included for vehicles equippedwith the optional Passive Entry system). Addi-tional keys (a total of 12) can be ordered andused with the vehicle.
2The Key Tag is also referred to as a Sport key. This key is designed to be waterproof to a depth of approximately 30 ft (10 meters) for up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and around water.

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Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote keymust be within a certain distance of the vehicle.

Manual use
The remote key's functions, such as locking andunlocking the vehicle, which are activated by
pressing the or buttons, have a rangeof approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle.
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere withthe 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 closerand try again.

Keyless use 3
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the PassiveEntry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote keymust 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 toambient 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 thevehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle keynot found Removed from vehicle will be dis-played in the instrument panel and an audiblesignal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle andthe O button on the right-side steering wheelkeypad has been pressed or when all of thedoors have been closed again.

Related information
•Remote key (p. 238)
•Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 247)
Red Key*
The Red Key (also referred to as a restrictedkey) makes it possible to limit several of the vehi-cle's functions to help ensure that it is operatedsafely, for instance if the vehicle is used by ayoung driver.
A Red Key makes it possible to limit the vehicle'smaximum speed, add speed reminders and limitthe audio system's volume. Several of the vehi-cle's safety systems will also always be active.Otherwise, this key functions in the same way asa standard remote key.
One or more Red Keys can be ordered from aVolvo retailer after the vehicle has been pur-chased. A total of 11 keys can be programmedand used for the same vehicle, one of which hasto be a standard remote key.

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Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

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To unlock a rear door:
–To open one of the rear doors individually,
pull its handle to unlock and open the door9.

Automatic locking
All of the doors/tailgate will lock automaticallywhen the vehicle begins to move.

Related information
•Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 244)
•Locking and unlocking confirmation (p. 248)
•Child safety locks (p. 257)
Antenna locations for the start andlock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless10 startand 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 ofthe tunnel console
In the upper front section of the driver side
rear door10
In the upper front section of the passenger
side rear door10
In the center of the rear seat backrest10,11
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should notallow 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. 238)
•Remote key's range (p. 240)
9Assuming that the child safety locks are not activated.10Vehicles with the optional Passive Entry system only.11In 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. 249)
•Using the glove compartment (p. 221)
•Navigating in the center display's views(p. 43)
Locking/unlocking with thedetachable 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 aspossible to access the lock cylinder.
Remove the key blade from the remote keyand insert it into the lock cylinder.
Turn it clockwise 45 degrees so that the keyblade points straight rearward.
Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to itsoriginal 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 (onthe key symbol) in the tunnel console (seethe illustration).
2.Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The start knob will return to its originalposition and the alarm will be turned off.

Locking
If 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 mechanismthat 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 anattempt 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 alarmsystem, this symbol and Alarmsystem failure Service required willbe displayed in the instrument panel.Do not attempt to repair any of the componentsin 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 sensitiveto 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 remotekey'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 thetailgate can also be used to lock the vehicleand arm the alarm.

Disarming the alarm
The alarm can be disarmed by:
•Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remotekey'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 putthe ignition in mode I by turning the startknob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signals
The 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 indicator
A 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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the ignition has been put in mode I (turn thestart knob to START and release it): thealarm has been triggered

Related information
•Automatically arming/disarming the alarm(p. 255)
•Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 257)
Deactivating the alarm without afunctioning remote key
If the remote key is not functioning properly, thealarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with thedetachable 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. 256)
•Detachable key blade (p. 242)
•Starting the engine (p. 402)
•Automatically arming/disarming the alarm(p. 255)
Child safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children frominadvertently opening one of the rear doors frominside the vehicle.
Electronic * activation/deactivation
The 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 typedesignations
The following information contains type designa-tions for the start and lock system.

Alarm system
USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCCrules. 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: YGOHUF8432
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. 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 expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user

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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 canonly be used for a limited time to helpminimize battery drain
I•The laminated panoramic roof*,power seats*/windows,12-voltsockets in the passenger com-partment, Bluetooth, navigationsystem*, 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 drainthe 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, theheated seats* and heated rearwindow functions can only beactivated when the engine is run-ning.
This mode should only be used forvery short periods to help avoiddraining the battery.

Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console
•Ignition mode 0: unlock the vehicle andkeep 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 bedepressed when these modes are selected.
•Ignition mode I: Turn the start knob toSTART and release it. The knob will returnautomatically to its original position.
•Ignition mode II: Turn the start knob toSTART and hold it there for approx.4 seconds. Release the knob.
•Returning to ignition mode 0: To return tomode 0 from mode II or I, turn the start knobto STOP and release it.

Related information
•Starting the engine (p. 402)
•Turning the engine off (p. 404)