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Insert a new battery with the positive side (+ ) facing upward. Do not touch the con-
tact surfaces of the remote key battery.
Place the edge of the battery down-
ward into the holder. Slide the battery for- ward until it locks into place under the twoplastic 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 Manualof Test and Criteria, Part III, sub-section38.3. The factory installed batteries andbatteries replaced by an authorized Volvoworkshop satisfy the above criterion.
Replace the battery cover and turn it clockwise 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.

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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 thebattery 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 rear-ward.
Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to its original position. Remove the key from thelock cylinder and release the handle sothat it returns to its original positionagainst the vehicle.
5. Pull the door handle. > The door will open. Lock the door in the same way, but turn thekey 45 degrees counterclockwise in step (3).
Disarming the alarm and starting the vehicle
NOTE
When the door is unlocked using the detachable key blade and then opened, thealarm 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
symbol 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 alarm signal will stop and the alarmwill switch off.
LockingThe vehicle can also be locked using the remote key's detachable key blade, e.g. ifeither the vehicle's or remote key's batteriesare discharged. The left-hand front door can be locked by inserting the detachable key into the door'slock cylinder. This is the only door with a lock cylinder. The other doors have lock mechanisms in the sideof the door that must be pushed in using thekey blade. The door will then be lockedmechanically and cannot be opened from theoutside. 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 intothe opening for the lock mechanism andpush the key in as far as possible, about12 mm (0.5 in).
The door can be opened from both the outside and the inside.
The door cannot be opened from the out- side. To return to position A, open the doorusing the inside door handle.
The doors can also be unlocked by pressingthe unlock button on the remote key or thecentral 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 anactivated manual or electric childsafety lock cannot be opened fromeither the outside or inside of the vehi-cle. A rear door locked in this way canonly be unlocked using the remote keyor the central unlocking button.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 412)
Detachable key blade (p. 257)
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 277)
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 251)
Remote key (p. 246)
Electronic immobilizer The electronic immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps prevent the vehicle from beingstarted by an unauthorized person.
The vehicle can only be started with the right remote key. The following instrument panel error mes- sages are related to the electronic immobil-izer:
Symbol Message Meaning
Vehicle key not found See Owner'smanualRemote key not recognized dur-ing start. Placethe remote keyon the key sym-bol in the cupholder and try tostart the vehicleagain.
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The vehicle is equipped with a system that makes it possible to track and locate the vehi-cle and to remotely activate the immobilizer toprevent the vehicle from being started. Con-tact your nearest Volvo retailer for more infor-mation and assistance activating the system.

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Alarm The alarm emits sound and light signals if anyone without a valid remote key attemptsto break into the vehicle or interferes with thestart battery or alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.
a battery cable is disconnected.
the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off.
The hazard warning flashers will flash for5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is notrectified, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 15
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Alarm indicator
A red indicator light on the dashboard shows the status of the alarm:
Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
Indicator flashes once every two seconds -the alarm is armed.
The indicator flashes quickly after thealarm has been disabled for up to30 seconds or until the ignition is put in
I
mode – the alarm has been triggered.
In the event of alarm system failureIf a problem is detected in the alarmsystem, a symbol and the message
Alarm system failure Service
required will appear in the instru-
ment panel. Contact a workshop - an author- ized Volvo workshop is recommended.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter any of the components in the alarm system yourself.Any such attempt could affect the termsand conditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 277)
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Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarmLock and arm the vehicle by
pressing the lock button on the remote key
.
touch the marked surface on the outside of the door handle or the rubberized pres- sure plate on the tailgate 16
.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless locking/unlocking * and power tailgate *, the
button
on the lower edge of the tailgate
can also be used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every other second when the vehicle is locked and thealarm is armed.
Disarming the alarmUnlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by
pressing the unlock button on the remote key
.
grip a door handle or lightly press the tail- gate's rubberized button 16
.
Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. ifthe battery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detacha- ble key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol inthe backup reader in the tunnel console's cup holder. 3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm–Press the unlock button on the remote key or put the ignition into mode I by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releas-ing it.
Automatically arming and disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection. If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of thedoors or tailgate are opened within twominutes, the alarm will be automaticallyrearmed. The vehicle will also re-lock. On some markets, the alarm will be automati- cally armed following a slight delay after thedriver's door has been opened and closedwithout being locked. To change this setting:1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Select
Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
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Stopping hybrid battery charging To stop charging of the hybrid battery, unlock the vehicle, unplug the charging cable fromthe vehicle's charging socket and thenunplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet(alternating current).
CAUTION
Before the charging cable is removed from the vehicle's charging socket, the vehiclemust be unlocked using the unlock buttonon the remote key. This must be done evenif the vehicle's doors are already unlocked.If the vehicle is not unlocked using theunlock button, the charging cable or sys-tem may be damaged.
NOTE
Always unlock the vehicle so that charging is cut off before the connection to the120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)is disconnected. Note that the chargingcable must be disconnected from the vehi-cle's charging socket before it is discon-nected from the 120/240 V outlet, partlyto prevent damage to the system and partyto prevent unintentional interruption ofcharging.
Unlock the vehicle with the remote key. Charging will stop.
Press the lock button on the charging cable's handle. The handle will bereleased/unlocked. Remove the cablefrom the vehicle's charging socket, put thesocket's cover back in place and close thecharger door.
Unplug the cable from the 120/240 V out- let. Stow the charging cable in the storage compartment under the cargo area floor.
Charging cable automatically locksIf the charging cable cannot be removed fromthe charging socket, it will automatically lockinto place again after unlocking to maximizecharging and range and to enable precondi-tioning before driving. The charging cable canbe removed again if the vehicle is unlockedusing the remote key. For vehicles with Passive Entry*, the handle can be used to lock
and unlock.
Related information
Opening and closing the charging socket cover (p. 400)
Charge cable (p. 397)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 395)
Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 401)

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will go out and the selected theme will be dis- played to indicate that the electric motor isactivated. In some situations, such as in cold weather or if the hybrid battery's charge level is too low,the gasoline engine will start instead.
Error messagesIf the Vehicle key not found message is
shown in the instrument panel at start, place the remote key at the backup reader and thenmake a new start attempt.
Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console.
NOTE
When the remote key is placed in the backup reader, make sure that no othervehicle keys, metal objects or electronicdevices (e.g. cellular phones, tablets, lap-tops or chargers) are in the backup reader.Multiple vehicle keys close to each other inthe backup reader can disrupt their func-tionality.
If Vehicle start System check, wait is dis-
played in the instrument panel while attempt- ing to start the vehicle, wait until the messagedisappears and try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine has not responded after 3 attempts – wait for 3 minutes before star-ting a new attempt. Starting capabilityincreases if the starter battery is given timeto recover.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid battery is discharged.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the vehicle while driving.
WARNING
Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when youleave the vehicle and make sure theignition is in mode
0.
Always put the gear selector in
P and
apply the parking brake before leavingthe vehicle. Never leave the vehicleunsupervised while the engine is run-ning.
Always open the garage door fully andmake sure that ventilation is very goodbefore starting the engine in a garage.The exhaust fumes produced by thevehicle contain carbon monoxide,which is invisible and odorless but verytoxic.

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Mode Functions
I The panoramic roof, power windows, 12-volt electricalsocket in the passenger com-partment, Bluetooth, naviga-tion, phone, blower and wind-shield wipers can be used.
The power seats can beadjusted.
The 12-volt electrical socket
* in
the cargo compartment can beused.
Electrical current will be taken
from the battery in this ignitionmode.
II The headlights illuminate.
Warning/indicator lights illumi-nate for 5 seconds.
A number of other systems areactivated. However, seat andrear window heating can onlybe activated when the engineis running.
This ignition mode uses a lot of
current from the battery andshould be avoided wheneverpossible!
A Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 412)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 206)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 459)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 416)
Selecting ignition mode
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functionsavailable.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console.
Ignition mode 0
– Unlock the vehicle and
keep the remote key in the passenger compartment.
NOTE
To set level I or II without engine start –
do not depress the brake pedal (or clutch
pedal for vehicles with manual transmis- sion) when selecting this ignition mode.
Ignition mode I
– Turn the start knob
clockwise and release it. The control will