2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE alarm

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The battery in the smaller key without buttons
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(the Key Tag) cannot be replaced. A new key can
be ordered from an authorized Volvo workshop.
CAUTION An end-of-life Key Tag must be turned in to
an authorized Volvo workshop. The key must
be deleted from the vehicle because it can
still be used to start the vehicle via backup
start.
Opening the key and replacing the
battery
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo logo) facing up and move the
button on the key ring section to the right.
Slide the front cover slightly upward. The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key. Turn the key over, move the button to the
side and slide the rear cover slightly upward. The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key. 9
This key is provided with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocki\
ng (Passive Entry*).

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Use a screwdriver or similar object to turn
the battery cover counterclockwise so the
markers point to OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing e.g. a
fingernail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up. The battery's positive side (+) faces upward.
Carefully pry out the battery as shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION Avoid touching new batteries and their con-
tact surfaces with your fingers as this will
impair their function. Insert a new battery with the positive side (+)
facing upward. Do not touch the contact sur-
faces of the remote key battery. Place the edge of the battery downward
into the holder. Slide the battery forward until
it locks into place under the two plastic
catches. Press the battery downward until it locks
into place under the upper black plastic
catch.
NOTE Use batteries with the designation CR2032,
3 V.

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NOTEVolvo recommends that batteries used in the
remote control key satisfy UN Manual of Test
and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3. The
factory installed batteries and batteries
replaced by an authorized Volvo workshop
satisfy the above criterion.
Replace the battery cover and turn it clock-
wise until it points to CLOSE. Put the rear cover back into position and
press it down until it clicks into place. Slide the cover back.
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A second click indicates that the cover is
correctly positioned and locked into place. Turn the remote key over and press the
front cover down until it clicks into place. Slide the cover back.
>
An additional click indicates that the cover
is correctly in place.
CAUTION Be sure to dispose of end-of-life batteries in
a way that protects the environment.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 239)

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248 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 profile
will be added for each new remote key. This also
applies to the key tag.
Loss of a remote keyIf you lose your remote key, you can order a
replacement from a workshop - an authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended. Bring the other
remaining remote keys to the workshop. As an
anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote
key 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 SettingsSystem Driver 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 independent
repair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-
fied to make remote control keys. Each key
must be programmed to work with your vehi-
cle.
A list of independent repair facilities and/or
locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut and
code replacement keys can be found:
•
on Volvo's website www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care
1-800-458-1552.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 239) Red Key - restricted remote key*
A Red Key makes it possible for the vehicle
owner to set limitations for certain vehicle prop-
erties. The limitations are intended to promote
safe use of the vehicle, e.g. when it is loaned
out. For a Red Key, it is possible to define the vehi-
cle's maximum speed, set speed reminders and
limit the audio system's volume. Several of the
driver support systems will also always be active.
Otherwise, the Red Key functions in the same
way 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 to
ten may be restricted keys, but at least two must
be standard remote keys.
These restrictions are intended to help reduce
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secure when handing over the vehicle to e.g. a
young driver, parking attendant or workshop. The
settings for a Red Key cannot be changed by its
user; a regular remote key is needed to change
settings.
Related information
•
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 support
functions are always active. 1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap System Driver Profiles Red 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 always
be active for a Red Key user:
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)*
• Distance Alert*
• City Safety
• Driver Alert Control (DAC)*
• Road Sign Information*
Related information
• Red Key - restricted remote key* (p. 248)

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250 Detachable key blade
The remote key contains a detachable metal key
blade that can be used to activate a number of
functions and preform certain actions.
A Volvo workshop can provide you with the key
blade's unique code, which is recommended in
case you need to order a new key blade.
Using the detachable key bladeThe detachable key blade can be used to:
• manually open the left-side front door if cen-
tral locking cannot be activated with the
remote key.
• emergency lock all doors.
• activate/deactivate the rear door mechanical
child safety locks.
The button-less Key Tag 10
does not have a
detachable key blade. If needed, use the standard
remote key's detachable key blade.
Detaching the key blade Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo logo) facing up and move the
button on the key ring section to the right.
Slide the front cover slightly upward. The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key. Remove the key blade by pulling it up. Put the key blade back into its designated
spot in the remote key after use.
Replace the cover by pressing it down
until it clicks into place. Slide the cover back.
>
An additional click indicates that the cover
is correctly in place.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 251)
• Remote key (p. 239) 10
Supplied with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive\
Entry*).

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Locking and unlocking with
detachable key blade
The detachable key blade can be used to unlock
the vehicle from the outside, e.g. if the battery in
the 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 the
lock cylinder and release the handle so that it
returns to its original position against the
vehicle.
5.

Pull the door handle.
> The door will open. Lock the door in the same way, but turn the key
45 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 alarm
will 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 will
stop and the alarm will be turned off.
LockingThe vehicle can also be locked using the remote
key'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 of
the door that must be pushed in using the key
blade. The door will then be locked mechanically
and cannot be opened from the outside.
The doors can still be opened from inside. Manual door lock. This is not the child lock.
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Remove the detachable key blade from the
remote key. Insert the key blade into the
opening for the lock mechanism and push
the key in as far as possible, about 12 mm.

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252 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 using
the inside door handle.
The doors can also be unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the remote key or the central
lock 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 lock
cannot be opened from either the outside
or inside of the vehicle. A rear door
locked in this way can only be unlocked
using the remote key or the central
unlocking 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 by
an 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: Symbol
Message Meaning Vehicle key
not found
See
Owner's
manual
Remote key not
recognized during
start. Place the
remote key on the
key symbol in the
cup holder and try
to start the vehicle
again.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 239)
• Ordering additional remote keys (p. 248) 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 harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may 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 undesired
operation 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 FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and