key VOLVO V50 2009 Owner´s Manual

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Remote control and key blade.............................................................. 118
Keyless drive (option as available)........................................................ 123
Locking and unlocking.......................................................................... 127
Child safety locks.................................................................................. 129
Alarm (option)........................................................................................ 130

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Remote controlsTwo remote controls that also function as igni-
tion keys are provided with your car. The
remote controls contain detachable metal key
blades for manually locking or unlocking the
driver's door and the glove compartment.
USA – FCC ID: LTQVO315TX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canada – IC: 3659AVO315TX
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.Loss of a remote controlIf either of the remote controls is lost, the other
must be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer.
As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost
remote control must be erased from the sys-
tem.
Each key blade has a unique code, which is
used if new key blades are required. A maxi-mum of six remote controls/key blades can be
programmed and used for one car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your car con-
tains a coded transponder. The code in the key
is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored
in the start inhibitor module. The car will start
only with a properly coded key. If you misplace
a key, take the other keys to an authorized
Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft
measure.
USA – FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
dition: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canada – IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
Never use force on the narrow section of the
remote control – this is where the trans-
ponder is located. The car cannot be started
if the transponder is damaged.Remote control functions
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Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the tail-
gate. The turn signals will flash once to
confirm locking.

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NOTE
The car can also be locked if a door is open
(does not apply to vehicles with the optional
keyless drive).Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
After a short pause, press the Unlock but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds to
unlock the other doors and the tailgate. A
long press (at least two seconds) opens all
side windows.
NOTE
•
The turn signals flash to confirm that the
vehicle has been correctly locked/
unlocked with the remote control or the
optional keyless drive. When locking the
vehicle, the turn signals will flash a con-
firmation only if all the doors are
securely closed and locked. Flashing
confirmation for locking and unlocking
may be customized in the vehicle's Per-
sonal settings menu, see page 82 for
more information.
•
The two-step unlocking function can be
changed so that one press of the
Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the tailgate. See Personal settings
page 82 for more information.
•
Automatic relocking: If the doors are
unlocked, the locks will automatically reen-
gage (re-lock) and the alarm will rearm after
2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has
been opened.
•
Automatic locking: When the car starts to
move, the doors and tailgate can be locked
automatically. This feature can be turned
on or off, see Personal settings on page
82 for more information.
•
Airbag deployment will automatically
attempt to unlock the doors.
Approach lighting – As you approach the
car: Press the button on the remote control
to illuminate the area around the car in dark
conditions. Pressing the button once lights
up the interior lighting, parking lights, and
license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or
90 seconds. See the Personal settings pa
ge 82 for information about adjusting the
time setting.Unlock tailgate – Press the button once to
disarm the alarm system and unlock only
the tailgate. After closing, the tailgate will
not automatically relock. Press Lock to
relock it and rearm the alarm.NOTE
This function will not open the tailgate.Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situa-
tions. To activate the panic alarm, press
and hold the red button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait
approximately 5 seconds and press the red
button again.

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NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.Weak battery in the remote control
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When the battery begins to lose its charge, the
Information symbol in the instrument panel
(see page 53) lights up and
KEY BATTERY
LOW VOLTAGE
is shown in the information
display.
Replacing the battery in the remote
controlIf the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2450, 3V) is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:
1. Place the remote control with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote control.3. Note how the + and – sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover
(see the underside of the cover).
4. Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact surfa-
ces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.
The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.
Key blade
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Removing the key bladeThe key blade can be removed from the remote
control. When removed, it can be used as fol-
lows:•
To lock/unlock the driver’s door
•
To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 127
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.While holding the catch, pull the key blade
out of the remote control.

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Reinserting the key blade in the remote
control1. Hold the remote control with the pointed
end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove
until it clicks into place.Unlocking the doors with the detached
key blade±
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade
clockwise approximately one-quarter turn
to unlock the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver's door with the
key blade, opening the door will trigger the
alarm.To disable the alarmPress the Unlock button on the remote control,
or insert the key in the ignition switch.Locking the doors with the detached key
blade1. Lock the other door(s) by pressing the lock
button on each door. Please note that this
does not arm the alarm or lock the tailgate.2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn coun-
ter-clockwise to lock the driver's door.

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Locking points
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Locking/unlocking points for the remote
control with the key bladeLocking/unlocking points for the remote
control without the key blade
By utilizing the remote control with the key
blade removed, you can block access to the
glove compartment for e.g. valet parking or
when the car is brought to the retailer for serv-
ice.

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05``123 Keyless locking and unlocking
G019451
Range of the keyless drive remote control–5 ft
(1.5 meters)This system makes it possible to unlock and
lock the vehicle without having to use the
remote control. It is only necessary to have a
keyless drive remote control in your posses-
sion to operate the central locking system.
NOTE
The buttons on the keyless drive remote
control can also be used to lock and unlock
the vehicle, see page 118 for more informa-
tion.
Both of the remote controls provided with the
vehicle have the keyless function, and addi-
tional remotes can be ordered. The system can
accommodate up to six keyless drive remote
controls.
NOTE
The number of doors that are unlocked at
the same time can be set in the Personal
settings menu, see page 82 for additional
information.Unlocking the vehicle•
A keyless drive remote control must be on
the same side of the vehicle as the door to
be opened, and be within 5 feet
(1.5 meters) of the lock or the tailgate open-
ing control (see the shaded areas in the
illustration).
•
Pull a door handle to unlock and open the
door or press the tailgate opening control
on the tailgate.
•
See page 146 for information on starting a
vehicle equipped with keyless drive.
Locking the vehicle
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Keyless drive lock buttonThe doors and the tailgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.
NOTE
•
If one or more doors and/or the tailgate
is not fully closed when the lock button
is pressed, the door(s) or tailgate will not
be locked.
•
On keyless drive vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the gear selector
must be in the Park (P) position and the
ignition must be switched off before the
doors/tailgate can be locked.

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Locking or unlocking the vehicle with the
key blade
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Keyless drive keyhole coverThe driver's door on vehicles equipped with
keyless drive can be locked or unlocked with
the remote control's detachable key blade if
necessary, see page 120 for information on
removing the key blade from the remote con-
trol. To access the keyhole in the driver's door:•
Pry off the keyhole cover by inserting the
key blade or a small screwdriver in the hole
on the underside of the cover (indicated by
the arrow in the inset illustration).
•
Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade
clockwise approximately one-quarter turnto unlock the driver's door only. This will
trigger the alarm.
•
To disable the alarm: Press the Unlock
button on the keyless drive remote control.
If the batteries in the remote are weak,
remove the keyless drive start control from
the ignition switch by pressing the catch
(see the illustration on page 146) and pull-
ing the control out of the ignition switch.
Insert the ignition key section of a keyless
drive remote control in the ignition switch.
Keyless drive remote control and driver's
seat memoryThis function is only available on vehicles
equipped with the optional power driver's seat.•
When you leave the car with a keyless drive
remote control in your possession and lock
any door, the position of the driver's seat
will be stored in the seat's memory.
•
The next time a door is opened by a person
with the same remote control in his/her
possession, the driver's seat will automat-
ically move to the position that it was in
when the door was most recently locked.
NOTE
If several people carrying keyless drive
remote controls approach the vehicle at the
same time, the driver's seat will assume the
position it was in for the person who opens
a door first.Keyless drive information messagesIf anyone leaves the vehicle with the only key-
less drive remote control in his or her posses-
sion while the ignition is switched on, a
message will be shown in the information dis-
play and an audible signal will sound.
NOTE
This message will only be displayed if the
start control is in position I or II.The message will be erased from the display
and the audible signal will stop when the
remote control has been returned to the vehicle
and one of the following has occurred:•
A door has been opened and closed
•
The start control has been turned to posi-
tion0
•
TheREAD button (see page 58 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.

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CAUTION
•
Keyless drive remote controls should
never be left in the vehicle. In the event
of a break-in, a remote found in the
vehicle could make it possible to start
the engine.
•
Electromagnetic fields or metal
obstructions can interfere with the key-
less drive system. Avoid placing the
remote control near cellular phones,
metallic objects or e.g., in a metal brief-
case.
Canada – IC:267T- 5WK48952,
267T- 5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891
NOTE
This device complies with RSS -210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
USA – FCC ID:KR55WK48952,KR55WK48964
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Siemens VDO
5WK48891
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
For Automobile Use
Location of the keyless drive antennasThe keyless drive system has a number of
antennas located at various points in the vehi-
cle.
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On the inside center of the rear bumperLeft rear door handleUnder the floor of the cargo area, near the
rear seatRight rear door handleUnder the rear section of the center con-
soleUnder the front section of the center con-
sole

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WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should
not allow the pacemaker to come closer
than 9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keyless
drive system's antennas. This is to help pre-
vent interference between the pacemaker
and the keylesss drive system.