2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE light

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* Option/accessory.
248 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.
Press lightly on the rubberized pressure
plate under the tailgate handle to open
the tailgate.
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. 246)
Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 266) 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 meters (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.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.
8 Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

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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. 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.

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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. 253) 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.
10
Supplied with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive\
Entry*).

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260 Rubberized pressure plate on the tailgate used only for
unlocking.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.
Keyless locking
All of the doors have to be closed before the
vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgate can
be open when a door handle is used for locking. –
To lock, touch the marked area on the out-
side of one of the door handles after the
door is closed or press the button on the
lower edge of the tailgate 12
before it is
closed.
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The lock indicator light in the windshield
will flash to confirm that the vehicle is
locked.
To close all door windows at the same time -
place your finger on the pressure-sensitive
indentation on the outside of the door handle and
hold it there until the side windows have closed.
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.
If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tail-
gate will not lock when it is closed.
Keyless unlocking
–
To unlock, grasp a door handle or press the
rubberized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle.
>
The lock indicator light in the windshield
will go out to confirm that the vehicle is
unlocked. Open the doors or tailgate as
usual.
Automatic relocking
If 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.
Related information
Keyless unlock settings* (p. 261)
Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 261)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258) 12
Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.

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Keyless unlock settings*
Several different sequences are available for
keyless unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking Keyless Unlock
3. Select alternative:
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
Single Door
- unlocks the selected door.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 259)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258) Keyless tailgate unlock*
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
key. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.
in a pocket or bag.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic lock-
ing mechanism. To open the tailgate:
1.

Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate
on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage.
NOTE One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range behind the vehicle for unlocking
to be possible. 2. Lift the outer handle to fully open the tail-
gate.
CAUTION
Only light pressure on the rubberized pres-
sure plate is necessary to release the tail-
gate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and do
not apply force to the rubberized pressure
plate. Too much force can damage the
pressure plate's electrical connections. Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also pos-
sible using a foot movement under the rear
bumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehicle
through the cargo compartment.
Related information

Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 259)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258)
Remote key range (p. 248)
Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 270)

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262 Antenna locations for the start and
lock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and
lock system 13
that uses a number of integrated
antennas positioned throughout the vehicle. Location of the antennas.
Under the cup holder in the front section of
the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear
door
14 In the upper front section of the right-side
rear door
14 In the center of the rear seat backrest
14
WARNING Individuals with an implanted pacemaker
should not allow the pacemaker to come
closer than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless sys-
tem antennas. The aim of this is to prevent
disturbances between the pacemaker and the
Keyless system.
Related information

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258)
Remote key range (p. 248) Locking and unlocking from inside
the vehicle
The doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked from inside the vehicle using the cen-
tral lock buttons in the front doors. The lock but-
tons in the rear doors* can be used to lock/
unlock that particular door.
Central locking Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in
front door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–
Press the button to unlock all side doors
and the tailgate. 13
The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless l\
ocking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).
14 Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive E\
ntry*).

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Alternative unlocking methodAlternative unlocking method using side door opening
handle
15
.
– Pull either of the side door inside opening
handles and release.
>

Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the
selected door will be unlocked and
opened.
To change this setting, tap SettingsMy Car Locking Remote and
Interior Unlock in the Top view of the
center display.
Locking using the front door buttons
– Press the button (both front doors must
be closed).
>
All doors and the tailgate will lock.
Locking using the rear door button* Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in rear
door.
The lock buttons in the rear doors only lock/
unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear door.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door 16
.
Related information
Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 247)
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
(p. 264)
Activating and deactivating child safety locks
(p. 264) 15
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
l.
16 Provided the child safety lock is not activated.

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2. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel.
>The message Rear child lock Activated
will be shown in the instrument panel and
the indicator light will illuminate to show
that the child safety locks are activated.
When the electric child safety locks are activated:
the rear windows can only be opened using
the driver's door control panel
the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside.
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 are
deactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the current set-
ting will be saved. If the child safety locks were
activated when the ignition was switched off, they
will remain activated the next time the ignition is
started. Symbol
Message Meaning Rear child
lock Acti-
vated The child safety
locks are acti-
vated. Rear child
lock Deacti-
vated The 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 on
models equipped with electronic child
safety locks.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 262)
Detachable key blade (p. 254)