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Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing
e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up.
The battery's positive ( +) side is up. Pry
out the battery as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could result in poorbattery function in the remote key.
Insert a new battery 4
with the positive ( +)
side up. Put the battery cover back in place by:
Placing the battery's edge downward in
the holder. Slide the battery forward so that it is held in place by the two plastic catches.
Pressing the battery downward so that it
is also held in place by the two upper catches under the upper black holder. and turn until the marker points to CLOSE.
4
Use a CR2032, 3 V battery.
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NOTE
Volvo recommends that the batteries used in the remote control meet the UN Manual ofTest and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3. Batteries installed in the key from the factory and batteries exchanged by an authorizedVolvo workshop fulfill the above criteria. Old batteries should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
Put the battery cover in place and turn it clockwise until the marker points to CLOSE.
Put the rear cover in position and press
down until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into place as indicated by
arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed. Turn the key over and press the front
cover (with the Volvo logo) until it clicks into place.
Slide the cover into position as indicated
by arrow 2 in the illustration.
> Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.
Dispose of old batteries properly, preferably at recycling station.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
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Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance of the vehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions, such as locking and unlocking the vehicle, which are activated by pressing the
or buttons, have a range
of approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle. Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle canalso be locked or unlocked with the key blade. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless use 5
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the tailgate as shown in the illustra-tion. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle key
not found Removed from vehicle will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle and the O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad has been pressed or when all of the doors have been closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys- tem (p. 230)
Remote key
The remote key is used to lock/unlock the vehi- cle and must be in the passenger compartmentin order to start the engine.
The standard remote key (left) and the Key Tag (right)
In models with the standard Passive Start system, the remote key only needs to be in the front sec-tion of the passenger compartment or in the tun-nel console cup holders in order to start theengine. The keyless Passive Entry system for locking/ unlocking the vehicle is available as an option.This system has a range of approximately 5 feet(1.5 meters) from the sides of the vehicle orapproximately 3 feet (1 meter) from the tailgate.With this system, a remote key can be anywherein the vehicle.
5 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.
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NOTE
Avoid placing the remote key closer than approx. (4-6 in.) (10-15 cm) to any metallicobjects or electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets, laptops or chargers.
If interference persists, unlock the vehicle with the detachable key blade and place the remotekey in the backup key reader in the tunnel con-sole cup holder to disarm the alarm.
WARNING
Always remove the remote key from the pas- senger compartment when leaving the vehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode 0, espe-
cially if there are children in the vehicle.
Ordering new keysTwo remote keys are provided with the vehicle (a Key Tag 6
is also included for vehicles equipped
with the optional Passive Entry system). Addi- tional keys (a total of 12) can be ordered andused with the vehicle.
Loss of a remote keyIf a remote key is lost, the others should be takenwith the vehicle to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote keymust be erased from the system. The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: •
on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Key TagIn addition to the two remote keys provided, a smaller third key, called a Key Tag, is also provi-ded for vehicles equipped with the optionalPassive Entry system. This key functions in the same way as a standard remote key but does not have a detachable key blade and its battery cannot be replaced; a newKey Tag has to be ordered.
The remote key's buttons
The remote key has four buttons: one on the left side and three on the right side
Lock: Press to lock the doors/tailgate and
arm the alarm.
Unlock: Press to unlock the driver's door
and disarm the alarm. Press again to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. This settingcan be changed in the center display's Set-tings menu.
Tailgate: Press to unlock the tailgate only
(and disarm the alarm for the tailgate). On vehicles equipped with the power tailgate *,
press and hold to open the tailgate. Press
6 The Key Tag is also referred to as a Sport key. This key is designed to be waterproof to a depth of approximately 30 ft (10 meters) for up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and around water.
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and hold to close an open tailgate (an audi- ble warning signal will sound).
Panic alarm: Press to attract attention dur-
ing emergency situations. To activate, press
and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals and horn. To deactivate,
wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again (the panic alarm will also deac-tivate automatically after several minutes).
InterferenceMetallic objects or electromagnetic fields mayinterfere with the remote key's function. Avoidplacing the remote key within 4-6 in. (10-15 cm)of a cell phone or a metallic object. If interference persists, use the remote key's detachable key blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder.
Loss of a remote keyIf a remote keys is lost, a new one can beordered. The other keys should be taken with thevehicle to a Volvo retailer or authorized independ-ent locksmith. As an anti-theft measure, the codeof the lost remote key must be erased from thesystem. The number of registered keys for thevehicle can be found in the center display's Topview.
Related information
• Remote key's range (p. 235)
• Detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 232)
Detachable key blade Your vehicle's remote key contains a detachable key blade that can be used to unlock the driver'sdoor, etc. A Volvo retailer can provide you with the key blade's unique code.
Using the detachable key bladeThe remote key's detachable key blade can be used to:
• Unlock the driver's door if the central locking system cannot be activated using the remotekey
• Lock all doors
• Activate/deactivate the mechanical childsafety locks in the rear doors
The Key Tag 7
does not have a detachable key
blade.
7 Models with the optional Passive Entry system only.
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Detaching the key blade
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) toward you and move the button on lower edge of the key near thekey ring to the right. Slide the front coverslightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Remove the key blade.
After use, press the key blade back into
its position in the key, put the cover back on the key and slide it into position.
> A click indicates that the cover is correctly in place.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking with the detachable key blade (p. 248)
• Child safety locks (p. 228)
Foot movement tailgate operation
*
The foot movement sensor * simplifies opening or
closing the tailgate if your hands are full. 8
The foot movement sensor is located to the left of cen- ter under the rear bumper
9
NOTE
One of the remote keys must be in your pos- session or within range when you are behindthe vehicle in order to activate the foot move-ment sensor, even if the tailgate is alreadyunlocked. This is done to help prevent thesensor from inadvertently opening the tail-gate, for example, in a car wash. Be sure that the key is not within range when the vehicle is in an automatic carwash.
8
Models equipped with the optional power tailgate only.
9 If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate/diffuser *, the sensor is located under the left corner of the bumper.
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Operation
Kicking motion under the sensor's activation area
Opening/closing
–With the remote key within range, move your foot slowly forward in a kicking motion belowthe left section of the rear bumper withouttouching the bumper and take a step back.
> A brief audible signal will sound when the
tailgate begins to open/close.
The tailgate can be closed (or closed and locked) by pressing the
or buttons on the lower
edge of the tailgate 10
.
It can also be operated manually or by pressing the button on the lighting panel in the passengercompartment or on the remote key. If several attempts have been made to open/close the tailgate using the foot sensor without aremote key within range, the function will timeout and will not be available for a short period.
NOTE
Foot operation may not be possible or func- tion normally if the sensor is obstructed bysnow, ice, dirt, etc.
Interrupting opening/closing
–Move your foot slowly forward in a kicking motion while the tailgate is opening/closingto stop its movement.
No remote keys need to be within range in orderto interrupt movement of the tailgate.
Vehicles equipped with a skid plate/ diffuser *
If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate/ diffuser*, the sensor is located under the left cor-
ner of the rear bumper.
Sensor location on vehicles equipped with a skid plate/ diffuser *
To open/close the tailgate, make the kicking motion from the side of the rear bumper.
Kicking motion under the sensor's activation area
10
Vehicles equipped with the optional Passive Entry system only.
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Related information
• Power tailgate
* (p. 246)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 244)
• Remote key's range (p. 235)
Locking and unlocking confirmation
The turn signals can be used to indicate that the vehicle has been locked/unlocked with theremote key. These settings can also bechanged.
Exterior confirmation
• Locking: the turn signals flash once and the door mirrors will fold in (retract) 11
• Unlocking: the turn signals flash twice andthe door mirrors will fold out 11
When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will only be given if all doors/tailgate and the hood areclosed. If the vehicle is locked while only the driver's door is closed, all doors/tailgate will lock but confirma-tion will only be given when all doors/tailgate/hood are closed.
Interior confirmation
Lock and alarm indicator light on the dashboard
A long flash indicates the vehicle is locked. While the vehicle is locked, the indicator will flashbriefly. LEDs in the lock buttons on the doors illuminate when the doors are locked.
11 Models with retractable door mirrors only.
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Indicators in the interior lock buttons
Lock buttons in the front doors
Front door lock buttons and indicator lights
Indicator lights on: all doors are locked. If a door is opened, the lights in both buttons will go out.
In all doors
Rear door lock buttons and indicator lights
Indicator light in the respective door on: that door is locked. If either of the rear doors is opened, thelight in that door will out but the other indicatorlights will remain on.
Confirmation alternatives
Various alternatives for locking/unlocking confir-mation can be selected in the center display. 1.Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Change the settings under
Locking and
Unlocking Feedback.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle (p. 243)
• Home safe lighting (p. 148)
• Adjusting the power door mirrors (p. 105)
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Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle The lock buttons on either of the front doors can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail-gate at the same time. The rear doors can be locked using their respective lock buttons *.
The central locking system
Central locking/unlocking buttons and indicator lights on the front doors
–Press the button on the driver's door to
lock all doors/tailgate and press
to
unlock.
Unlocking
Press the button on either of the front doors
to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Lock buttons on the rear doors *
Lock button in a rear door
The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlock each door respectively. To unlock a rear door:
–To open one of the rear doors individually, pull its handle once and release it to unlockthe door. Pull the handle again to open the door12
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Locking
–Press the button on either of the front
doors (both front doors must be closed). All doors/tailgate are locked.
The rear doors can also be locked individually bypressing the lock button on the respective door. A rear door must be closed before it can belocked.
Alternative locking when parking
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The central locking button on the front doors can also be used to lock the vehicle when you leaveit. To do so:
1. Open the door.
2. Press the lock section of the button.
3. Close the door. This will lock the vehicle
completely and arm the alarm.
NOTE
Please be aware that locking the vehicle in this way makes it possible to lock the remotekey in the passenger compartment. To helpavoid this, lock the vehicle from the outside bypressing the lock button on the remote key. If the vehicle is locked using the central lock- ing button, be sure that the remote key is inyour possession before closing the door.
Automatic lockingAll of the doors/tailgate will lock automatically when the vehicle begins to move.
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This does not apply to models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system.