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Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 412)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 248)
Remote key range (p. 250)
Replacing the remote key's battery(p. 251)
Detachable key blade (p. 257)
Electronic immobilizer (p. 259)
Linking a remote key to a driver profile(p. 141)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
All doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked simultaneously using the buttonson the remote key.
Locking with remote key
The illustration is generic - details may vary accord- ing to vehicle model.
–Press the button on the remote key to
lock the vehicle.
To activate the locking sequence, the driver's door must be closed 5
. If any of the other doors
or the tailgate are open, they will be locked and the alarm will be armed once they areclosed.
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 whenthe vehicle is locked and the alarm setusing another valid key. The key will bereactivated when the vehicle isunlocked.
If the remote key or Red Key is left inthe vehicle, it will be deactivated evenif the vehicle is locked using Volvo OnCall, and will be reactivated when thevehicle is unlocked using Volvo On Callor another valid 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 isnot left in the cargo compartment whenthe tailgate is closed and the entire vehicle is locked 6
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5 If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking *, all side doors must be closed.
6 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 closed. *

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approx. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of the vehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from thetailgate.
NOTE
The functions of the remote control key can be disrupted by ambient radio waves,buildings, topographical conditions, etc.The vehicle can always be locked/unlockedusing 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 run- ning, 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 ispressed or when the last door is closed again.
Related information
Remote key (p. 246)
Antenna locations for the start and locksystem (p. 264)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 261)
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 notapply for Key Tag). The battery's service lifevaries depending on how often thevehicle/key is used.
The remote key battery should be replaced if
the information symbol illuminates and the message
Vehicle key bat. low is dis-
played in the instrument panel
the locks do not react after several attempts to lock or unlock the vehicleusing 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 but- tons 7
(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 keymust be deleted from the vehicle becauseit can still be used to start the vehicle viabackup 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 theright. Slide the front cover slightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.

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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.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
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Locking and unlocking with detachable key blade (p. 258)
Starting the vehicle (p. 412)
Remote key (p. 246)
Ordering additional remote keys Two remote keys are provided with the vehi- cle. One Key Tag is also included if the vehi-cle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock- ing
*. Additional keys can be ordered.
A total of 12 keys can be programmed and used for the same vehicle. An additional driverprofile 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 areplacement from a workshop - an authorizedVolvo workshop is recommended. Bring theother remaining remote keys to the workshop.As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lostremote key must be erased from the system. The current number of keys registered for the vehicle can be checked via driver profiles inthe center display's Top view. Select
Settings
SystemDriver Profiles.

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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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260 The following instrument panel error mes- sages are related to the remote immobilizerwith tracking system:
Symbol Message Meaning
Remotely immobilised Vehicle not possible tostartThe remote immobilizer withtracking systemis activated. Thevehicle cannotbe started. Con-tact Volvo OnCall ServiceCenter.
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Remote key (p. 246)
Ordering additional remote keys (p. 254)
Start and lock system type designations The following information contains type des- ignations 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 followingconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired opera-tion. Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)This device is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.
Remote keys (Passive Entry
*/Passive
Start)
USA Volvo Standard Key FCC ID: YGOHUF8423Volvo Tag ID FCC ID: YGOHUF8432 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user's authority to operatethis equipment. CanadaVolvo Standard Key IC: 4008C-HUF8423Volvo Tag ID IC: 4008C-HUF8432This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
Immobilizer and Passive Entry
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Passive Start systems
USA-FCC ID: LTQVO3134
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Keyless tailgate unlock *
With keyless locking/unlocking, touching the pressure-sensitive indentation on the tailgatehandle will unlock the tailgate.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle for unlock-ing to be possible.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism. To open:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage. 2. Lift the outer handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION

Only light pressure on the rubberized pressure plate is necessary to releasethe tailgate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and donot apply force to the rubberized pres-sure plate. Too much force can damagethe pressure plate's electrical connec-tions.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also possible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehi-cle through the cargo compartment.
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Keyless locking and unlocking
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 261)
Remote key range (p. 250)
Foot movement tailgate operation
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(p. 272)
Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The antennas for the keyless start system and keyless locking system * are integrated in 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 10
In the upper front section of the right-side rear door10
In the center of the rear seat backrest 10
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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
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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.
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Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 277)
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Certain markets only.