2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE key

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* Option/accessory.
240 The keyless system for locking/unlocking the
doors and tailgate (Passive Entry*) is available as
an option. This system has a range in a semicircle
with a radius of approximately 1.5 meter (5 feet)
out from the driver's door and approx. 1 meter
(3 feet) out from the tailgate.
With keyless start in combination with keyless
locking and unlocking, the remote key can be
located anywhere in the passenger compartment
or cargo compartment in order to start the
engine.
Each remote key supplied with the vehicle can be
linked to a driver profile with unique settings for
the vehicle. When a key with a specific profile is
used, the vehicle settings are adjusted according
to that profile.
Buttonless key, Key TagFor vehicles equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking*, a smaller, lighter and button-less key
(Key Tag 3
) is also provided. It works the same
way as the regular remote key as regard keyless
start and keyless locking and unlocking 4
. It does
not have a detachable key blade and its battery
cannot be replaced.
Remote key buttons The remote key has four buttons, one on the left side
and three on the right.
Locking - Press once to lock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the
alarm.
Press and hold to close all windows. Unlocking - Press once to unlock the
doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm.
Press and hold to open all windows at the
same time 5
. Tailgate - Unlock and disarm the tailgate
only. On vehicles equipped with the power
tailgate*, press and hold to automatically
open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audible warning signal will
sound). Panic alarm - Used to attract attention in
emergency situations. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press twice
within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals
and horn. To deactivate, wait at least 5 sec-
onds and press the button again. If no action
is taken, the panic alarm will deactivate auto-
matically after 3 minutes.
WARNING If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure that
power to the power windows and panoramic
roof* is cut off by always taking the remote
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
NOTE Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in
the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is left
in the vehicle, it will be deactivated when the
vehicle is locked and the alarm set using
another valid key.
The deactivated key will be reactivated when
the vehicle is unlocked.
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Även kallad sportnyckel.
4 The key is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters (30 feet) for\
up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and aroun\
d water.
5 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicl\
e in hot weather.

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InterferenceElectromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may
interfere with the remote key's functions for key-
less start and keyless locking and unlocking*.
NOTEAvoid storing the remote control key near
metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cell
phones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-
erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).
If you experience interference, use the remote
key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle and
place the remote key in the backup key reader in
the tunnel console cup holder to disarm the
alarm.
NOTE
When the remote control key is placed in the
cup holder, make sure that no other vehicle
keys, metal objects or electronic devices (e.g.
cell phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are
found in the cup holder. Multiple vehicle keys
close to each other in the cup holder can dis-
rupt their functionality.
Related information
•
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Remote key range (p. 243) •
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)
• Red Key - restricted remote key* (p. 248)
• Electronic immobilizer (p. 252) Locking and unlocking using the
remote key
All doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked simultaneously using the buttons on
the remote key.
Locking with remote key Remote key.
–
Press the button on the remote key to
lock.

||KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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242 To activate the locking sequence, the driver's
door must be closed
6
. If any of the other doors or
the tailgate are open, they will be locked and the
alarm will be armed once they are closed.
NOTE Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in
the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is left
in the vehicle, it will be deactivated when the
vehicle is locked and the alarm set using
another valid key.
The deactivated key will be reactivated when
the vehicle is unlocked.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not
left in the cargo compartment when the tail-
gate is closed and the entire vehicle is
locked
7
.
Unlocking with remote key
– Press the button on the remote key to
unlock.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within
two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-
matically relock. This function reduces the risk of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Remote key not working
NOTE Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again.
If the remote key is not working to lock or unlock
the vehicle, its battery may be discharged. Use
the detachable key blade to lock/unlock the driv-
er's door instead.
Related information
•
Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 242)
• Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
(p. 243)
• Remote key (p. 239)
• Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 251) Settings for remote and inside door
unlock
Several different sequences are available for
remote unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking Remote and
Interior Unlock .
3.

Select alternative:
• All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
• Single Door
- unlocks the driver's door. Press the remote
key unlock button twice to unlock all doors.
The settings made here also affect central lock-
ing using the inside door handle.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) 6
If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking, all side door\
s must be closed.
7 If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is\
detected inside the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is clos\
ed.*

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Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tail-
gate while keeping the rest of the vehicle locked. Use the button on the remote key to disarm and
unlock the tailgate. 1.
Press the button on the remote key.
>

The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.
To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub-
berized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle and open the tail-
gate.
If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the button on the remote key
>

The tailgate will unlock and open. How-
ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.
Keyless use 8 The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range
of the system's antennas.
8
Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

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244 For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag
must be within the shaded areas shown in the
illustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius of
approx. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of the
vehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from the tail-
gate.
NOTE
The functions of the remote control key can
be disrupted by ambient radio waves, build-
ings, topographical conditions, etc. The vehi-
cle can always be locked/unlocked using the
key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle while the engine is running, the
warning message
Vehicle key not
found Removed from vehicle will be
displayed in the instrument panel and an audible
signal will sound when the last door is closed. The message will disappear when the key is
returned to the vehicle and the O button on the
right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or
when the last door is closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 239)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-
tem (p. 257) •
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253) Replacing the remote key's battery
The battery in the remote key must be replaced
when it is discharged.
NOTE All batteries have a limited service life and
must eventually be replaced (does not apply
for Key Tag). The battery's service life varies
depending on how often the vehicle/key is
used.
The remote key battery should be replaced if:
the information symbol illuminates and
the message Vehicle key bat. low
See Owner's manual is displayed in
the instrument panel and/or
• the locks do not react after several attempts
to lock or unlock the vehicle using the
remote key within approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
NOTE Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again.

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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.
>
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)