2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 remote control

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Ordering additional remote keys
Two remote keys are provided with the vehicle. One Key Tag is also included if the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking *. Addi-
tional keys can be ordered.
A total of 12 keys can be programmed and used for the same vehicle. An additional driver profilewill be added for each new remote key. This alsoapplies to the key tag.
Loss of a remote keyIf you lose your remote key, you can order areplacement from a workshop - an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended. Bring the otherremaining remote keys to the workshop. As ananti-theft measure, the code of the lost remotekey must be erased from the system. The current number of keys registered for the vehicle can be checked via driver profiles in the center display's Top view. Select
Settings
SystemDriver Profiles.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that you order a new or duplicate remote control key from an author-ized Volvo workshop. 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 Volvo's website www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care 1-800-458-1552.
Related information
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Remote key (p. 239)
Red Key - restricted remote key
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A Red Key makes it possible for the vehicle owner to set limitations for certain vehicle prop-erties. The limitations are intended to promotesafe use of the vehicle, e.g. when it is loanedout.
For a Red Key, it is possible to define the vehi- cle's maximum speed, set speed reminders andlimit the audio system's volume. Several of thedriver support systems will also always be active.Otherwise, the Red Key functions in the sameway as a standard remote key. One or more Red Keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer. A total of twelve keys can be pro-grammed and used for the same vehicle. Up toten may be restricted keys, but at least two mustbe standard remote keys. These restrictions are intended to help reduce the risk of accidents and help the driver feel more

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secure when handing over the vehicle to e.g. a young driver, parking attendant or workshop. Thesettings for a Red Key cannot be changed by itsuser; a regular remote key is needed to changesettings.
Related information
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Red Key
* settings (p. 249)
• Remote key (p. 239)
Red Key
* settings
The holder of a regular remote key can adjust settings for a Red Key. Certain driver supportfunctions are always active.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
SystemDriver ProfilesRed Key.
> The following settings can be made:
•
Set Time Gap For Adaptive Cruise Control
•Reduced Maximum Volume
•Max Speed Limit
•Speed Limit Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control *:
•Default setting: Longest interval
Reduced maximum volume (On/Off):
•Default setting: On
Speed Limiter (On/Off):
•Setting interval: 50-250 km/h (30-160 mph)
• The default setting is 120 km/h (75 mph)
• Increments: 1 km/h (1 mph)
The following symbol and message will be shown in the instrument panel
Red key Speed limitation cannot
be exceeded.
Speed reminder (On/Off):
• Setting interval: 0-250 km/h (0-160 mph)
• Default setting: 50, 70 and 90 km/h (30, 45 and 55 mph)
• Increments: 1 km/h (1 mph)
• Maximum number of simultaneous remind-ers: 6
Driver support functionsThe following driver support functions will alwaysbe active for a Red Key user:
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
*
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)
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• Distance Alert
*
• City Safety
• Driver Alert Control (DAC)
*
• Road Sign Information
*
Related information
•Red Key - restricted remote key
* (p. 248)

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Locking and unlocking withdetachable key blade
The detachable key blade can be used to unlock the vehicle from the outside, e.g. if the battery inthe remote key is discharged.
Unlocking
Pull the front left-hand door handle to its end position to access the lock cylinder.
Put the key in the lock cylinder.
Turn the key clockwise 45 degrees so that the key blade is pointing straight rearward.
Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to its original position. Remove the key from thelock cylinder and release the handle so that itreturns to its original position against thevehicle.
5. Pull the door handle. > The door will open. Lock the door in the same way, but turn the key45 degrees counterclockwise in step (3).
Turning off the alarm
NOTE
When the door is unlocked using the detach- able key blade and then opened, the alarmwill be triggered.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
Turn off the alarm by:
1. Place the remote control key on the key sym-
bol in the backup reader in the bottom of the cup holder in the tunnel console.
2. Turn the start knob clockwise and release it. > The start knob will automatically return toits original position - the alarm signal willstop and the alarm will be turned off.
LockingThe vehicle can also be locked using the remotekey's detachable key blade, e.g. if either the vehi-cle's or remote key's batteries are discharged. The left-hand front door can be locked by insert- ing the detachable key into the door's lock cylin-der. This is the only door with a lock cylinder. The other doors have lock mechanisms in the side ofthe door that must be pushed in using the keyblade. The door will then be locked mechanicallyand cannot be opened from the outside. The doors can still be opened from inside.
Manual door lock. This is not the child lock.
–Remove the detachable key blade from the remote key. Insert the key blade into theopening for the lock mechanism and pushthe key in as far as possible, about 12 mm.

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The door can be opened from both the out- side and the inside.
The door cannot be opened from the outside. To return to position A, open the door usingthe inside door handle.
The doors can also be unlocked by pressing theunlock button on the remote key or the centrallock button in the driver's door.
NOTE
• The door's lock controls only lock that specific door, not all doors simultane-ously.
• A manually locked rear door with an acti-vated manual or electric child safety lockcannot be opened from either the outsideor inside of the vehicle. A rear doorlocked in this way can only be unlockedusing the remote key or the centralunlocking button.
Related information
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)
• Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 269)
• Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Remote key (p. 239)
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps prevent the vehicle from being started byan unauthorized person.
The vehicle can only be started with the right remote key. The following instrument panel error messages are related to the electronic immobilizer:
SymbolMessageMeaning
Vehicle key not found See Owner'smanualRemote key not recognized duringstart. Place theremote key on thekey symbol in thecup holder and tryto start the vehicleagain.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 239)
• Ordering additional remote keys (p. 248)
Start and lock system typedesignations
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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and

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2602. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel. >The message
Rear child lock Activatedwill be shown in the instrument panel and the indicator light will illuminate to showthat the child safety locks are activated.
When the electric child safety locks are activated:
• the rear windows can only be opened usingthe driver's door control panel
• the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside.
To deactivate the child safety locks:
–Press the button on the driver's door control panel. > The message
Rear child lock
Deactivated will be shown in the instru-
ment panel and the indicator light will go out to show that the child safety locks aredeactivated.
When the engine is turned off, the current settingwill be saved. If the locks were activated whenthe engine was turned off, they will remain acti-vated the next time the engine is started.
SymbolMessageMeaning
Rear child lock Acti-
vatedThe child safety locks are acti-vated.
Rear child lock Deacti-
vatedThe child safety locks are deacti-vated.
Activating and deactivating manual child safety locks
Manual child safety lock (this is not the manual door lock).
–Use the detachable key blade in the remote key to turn the control.
The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the out- side and the inside.
NOTE
• The door's knob control only locks that specific door, not both rear doors simulta-neously.
• There are no manual child safety locks onmodels equipped with electronic childsafety locks.
Related information
•Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 257)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)

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Starting the vehicle
The vehicle can be started using the start knob in the tunnel console when the remote key is inthe passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
• Buckle your seat belt.
• Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mir- rors.
• Make sure you can fully depress thebrake pedal. The remote key is not physically used to start theignition because the vehicle is equipped with thekeyless Passive Start system. To start the vehicle:
1. The remote key must be inside the vehicle.
For vehicles with Passive Start, the key must be in the front section of the passengercompartment. With the optional keyless lock- ing/unlocking function *, the key can be any-
where in the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the brake pedal 1
as far
as possible.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release. The control will automatically return to the original position.
WARNING
• Never use more than one inlay mat at a time on the driver's floor. If any other typeof floor mat is used, remove the originalmat from the driver's seat floor beforedriving. All types of mats must be securelyanchored in the attachment points in thefloor. Make sure the floor mat does notimpede the movement of the brake pedalor accelerator pedal in any way, as thiscould be a serious safety hazard.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-erly secured in the attachment points inthe floor to help ensure they cannot slideand become trapped under the pedals.
The starter motor will crank until the enginestarts or until its overheating protection is trig-gered. During normal start conditions, the vehicle's elec- tric motor will be prioritized and the gasolineengine will remain off. This means that once thestart knob is turned clockwise, the electric motorhas been "started" and the vehicle is ready to bedriven. The warning and information symbols inthe instrument panel will go out and the selectedtheme will be displayed to indicate that the elec-tric motor is activated.
1 If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob clockwise to start the engine.

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In some situations, such as in cold weather or if the hybrid battery's charge level is too low, thegasoline engine will start instead. The vehicle should not be started with the charg- ing cable connected. However, if the cable can-not be pulled out or if the vehicle incorrectlydetects a cable that is not connected, the vehiclecan be started using an override procedure:
1. Press the brake pedal and turn the start
knob clockwise.
2.
Charge cable Remove before start will
appear in the instrument panel.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise again. 4.
Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7swill appear. Turn the knob clockwise and hold it for 7 seconds to start the vehicle.
Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console.
If the Vehicle key not found message is shown
in the instrument panel at start, place the remote key at the backup reader and then make a newstart attempt.
NOTE
When the remote key is placed in the backup reader, make sure that no other vehicle keys,metal objects or electronic devices (e.g. cellu-lar phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are inthe backup reader. Multiple vehicle keys closeto each other in the backup reader can dis-rupt their functionality.
If Vehicle start System check, wait is dis-
played in the instrument panel while attempting to start the vehicle, wait until the message disap-pears and try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine has not responded after 3 attempts – wait for 3 minutes before startinga new attempt. Starting capability increases ifthe starter battery is given time to recover.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid battery is discharged.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when you leavethe vehicle and make sure the ignition is in mode
0.
• Always put the gear selector in
P and
apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unsu-pervised while the engine is running.
• Always open the garage door fully andmake sure that ventilation is very goodbefore starting the engine in a garage.The exhaust fumes produced by the vehi-cle contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very toxic.
WARNING
Never
remove the remote control key from
the vehicle while driving.
WARNING
Always take along the remote control key when leaving the vehicle and make sure thatthe vehicle electrical system is in ignition mode 0 – especially if there are children in
the vehicle.

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ModeFunctions
II •The headlights illuminate.
• Warning/indicator lights illumi- nate for 5 seconds.
• A number of other systems areactivated. However, seat and rearwindow heating can only be acti-vated when the engine is running.
This ignition mode uses a lot ofcurrent from the battery andshould be avoided whenever pos-sible!
A Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 469)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 428)
Selecting ignition mode
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functions availa-ble.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console.
• Ignition mode 0
- Unlock the vehicle and
keep the remote key in the passenger com- partment.
NOTE
To set level I or II without engine start – do
not depress the brake pedal (or clutch pedal
for vehicles with manual transmission) when selecting this ignition mode.
• Ignition mode I
- Turn the start knob clock-
wise and release it. The control will automati- cally return to the original position.
• Ignition mode II
- Turn the start knob clock-
wise and hold it there for approx. 5 seconds.Release the knob, which will automaticallyreturn to its original position.
• Back to ignition mode 0
- To return to igni-
tion mode 0 from mode I and II, turn the start
knob clockwise and release it. The controlwill automatically return to the original posi-tion.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Switching off the vehicle (p. 426)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 469)