2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE battery

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Heater
The heater helps the engine and passenger
compartment reach the correct temperature
before and while driving.
The heater has two sub-functions: Parking heater - heats the passenger com-
partment as needed when the parking cli-
mate's preconditioning is activated.
Auxiliary heater - heats the passenger com-
partment and engine while driving.
The heater is a high-voltage coolant heater and is
mounted in the front right-side wheel housing.
Battery and chargingThe heater is powered by the vehicle's hybrid bat-
tery. If the charge level in the hybrid battery is too
low, the heater will switch off automatically and a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
NOTE Make sure that the battery has sufficient
charge if the heater must be used.
Related information

Climate (p. 204) Parking heater
The parking heater heats the passenger com-
partment as needed before driving if precondi-
tioning is activated.
The parking heater is one of two sub-functions of
the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted in the
front right-side wheel housing.
The parking heater starts automatically if the
parking climate's preconditioning is activated and
the passenger compartment needs to be heated.
It switches off automatically when a set timer
time or the heater's maximum run time expires, or
if the car is restarted.
The heater's maximum running time is 40
minutes. Additional heater
The auxiliary heater helps heat the passenger
compartment and engine while driving.
The auxiliary heater is one of two sub-functions
of the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted in
the front right-side wheel housing.
The auxiliary heater is started and controlled
automatically when extra heat is required while
the vehicle is being driven.
It switches off automatically when the ignition is
switched off.

||KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
244 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 4
) is also provided. It works the same
way as the regular remote key as regard keyless
start and keyless locking and unlocking. The key
is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters
(30 feet) for up to 60 minutes. 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
3
. 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. This total airing function can be
used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot
weather. 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
be given). 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. 4
Även kallad sportnyckel.
3 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
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* Option/accessory.245
NOTEBe aware of the risk of locking the remote
key in the vehicle.
If the remote key or 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.
If the remote key or Red Key is left in the
vehicle, it will be deactivated even if the
vehicle is locked using Volvo On Call, and
will be reactivated when the vehicle is
unlocked using Volvo On Call or by
pressing the unlock button on the key.
InterferenceElectromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may
interfere with the remote key's functions for key-
less start and keyless locking and unlocking*.
NOTE Avoid 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.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-
senger vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To mini-
mize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do
not idle the engine except as necessary, serv-
ice your vehicle in a well ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more infor-
mation go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
Related information

Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 246)
Remote key range (p. 248)
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 249)
Detachable key blade (p. 254)
Electronic immobilizer (p. 257)
Linking a remote key to a driver profile
(p. 138)

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
246 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
5
.
– Press the button on the remote key to
lock.
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 remote
key in the vehicle.
If the remote key or 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.
If the remote key or Red Key is left in the
vehicle, it will be deactivated even if the
vehicle is locked using Volvo On Call, and
will be reactivated when the vehicle is
unlocked using Volvo On Call or by
pressing the unlock button on the key.
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 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.
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. 247)
Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
(p. 247)
Remote key (p. 243) 5
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
l.
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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Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 249)
Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 255) 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. 246)
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 262) 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.

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Related information
Remote key (p. 243)
Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-
tem (p. 262)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258) 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. 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.
9
This key is provided with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocki\
ng (Passive Entry*).

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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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251 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.
NOTE Volvo 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.
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An additional click indicates that the cover
is correctly in place.