keyless entry VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owners Manual

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238 Lock indication
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked, the turn
signals will flash to indicate that the vehicle has
been locked or unlocked correctly.
Exterior confirmationLocking
• The turn signals will flash once and the door
mirrors will fold in 1
to confirm the vehicle is
locked.
Unlocking
• The turn signals will flash twice and the door
mirrors will fold out 1
to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
All doors, tailgate and hood must be closed for
confirmation to be given. If only the driver's door
is closed when the vehicle is locked 2
, the vehicle
will be locked but the turn signals will only flash
to indicate locking when all doors and the hood
and tailgate have been closed.
Lock and alarm indicator The locks and alarm indicator on the dashboard will dis-
play the status of the locking system.
A long flash indicates that the vehicle is locked.
When the vehicle is locked, this will be indicated
by short, pulsing flashes.
Other indicators
The home safe lighting and approach lighting
functions also indicate when the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
Lock button indicators
Front door Lock buttons with indicator lights in front door.
Illuminated indicator lights in both front door lock
buttons indicate that all doors are locked. If any
door is opened, the lights in both doors will go
out. 1
Only vehicles with power folding mirrors.
2 Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Pas\
sive Entry*).

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240 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 3
) is also provided. It works the same
way as the regular remote key as regard keyless
start and keyless locking and unlocking 4
. 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.
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 5
. 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
sound). 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.
NOTE Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in
the vehicle. If the remote key/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.
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4 The key is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters (30 feet) for\
up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and aroun\
d water.
5 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicl\
e in hot weather.

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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. 1.
Press the button on the remote key.
>

The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.
To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub-
berized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle and open the tail-
gate.
If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the button on the remote key
>

The tailgate will unlock and open. How-
ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.
Keyless use 8 The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range
of the system's antennas.
8
Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

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The battery in the smaller key without buttons
9
(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.
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. 9
This key is provided with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocki\
ng (Passive Entry*).

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250 Detachable key blade
The remote key contains a detachable metal key
blade that can be used to activate a number of
functions and preform certain actions.
A Volvo workshop can provide you with the key
blade's unique code, which is recommended in
case you need to order a new key blade.
Using the detachable key bladeThe detachable key blade can be used to:
• manually open the left-side front door if cen-
tral locking cannot be activated with the
remote key.
• emergency lock all doors.
• activate/deactivate the rear door mechanical
child safety locks.
The button-less Key Tag 10
does not have a
detachable key blade. If needed, use the standard
remote key's detachable key blade.
Detaching the key blade 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. Remove the key blade by pulling it up. Put the key blade back into its designated
spot in the remote key after use.
Replace the cover by pressing it down
until it clicks into place. Slide the cover back.
>
An additional click indicates that the cover
is correctly in place.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 251)
• Remote key (p. 239) 10
Supplied with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive\
Entry*).

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(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Canada
Volvo Standard Key IC: 4008C-HUF8423
Volvo Tag ID IC: 4008C-HUF8432
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Immobilizer and Passive entry/Passive
start* systems
USA-FCC ID: LTQVO3134
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 interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Any changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Canada-IC:3659A-VO3134
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 239) Keyless and touch-sensitive
surfaces*
If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking
and unlocking, it is only necessary to have the
remote key within range, e.g. in a pocket or bag,
which makes it easier to open the vehicle if your
hands are full.

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Pressure-sensitive surfaces
Door handle
There are indentations on the outside of the
outer door handles for locking, and pressure-sen-
sitive surfaces on the inside of the handles for
unlocking. Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
NOTE
It is important that only one pressure-sensi-
tive surface is activated at a time. If the han-
dle is grasped at the same time as the lock
area is pressed, there is a risk that double
commands may be sent. This may cause the
requested action (locking/unlocking) to be
delayed or not performed at all.
Tailgate
The tailgate handle has a rubberized pressure
plate that can only be used for unlocking.
NOTE Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.
Related information
•
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 254)
• Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 256) Keyless locking and unlocking*
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from out-
side using the door or tailgate handles if the
vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock-
ing (Passive Entry)*. Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

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Antenna locations for the start and
lock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and
lock system 13
that uses a number of integrated
antennas positioned throughout 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
14 In the upper front section of the right-side
rear door
14 In the center of the rear seat backrest
14
WARNING Individuals with an implanted pacemaker
should not allow the pacemaker to come
closer than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless sys-
tem antennas. The aim of this is to prevent
disturbances between the pacemaker and the
Keyless system.
Related information
•
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253)
• Remote key range (p. 243) Locking and unlocking from inside
the vehicle
The doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked from inside the vehicle using the cen-
tral lock buttons in the front doors. The lock but-
tons in the rear doors* can be used to lock/
unlock that particular door.
Central locking Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in
front door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–
Press the button to unlock all side doors
and the tailgate.
Press and hold the button to open all
side windows at the same time 15
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The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless l\
ocking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).
14 Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive E\
ntry*).
15 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicl\
e in hot weather.

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Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the
rear bumper.
Closing the power tailgate
To close the tailgate 17
, do one of the following: –
Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close. > The tailgate will close automatically - the
tailgate will remain unlocked.
NOTE The button remains active 24 hours after the
tailgate was opened. After this time, the tail-
gate must be closed manually.
–
Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
>

The tailgate closes automatically and an
audible signal will sound - the tailgate will
remain unlocked. –
Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
>

The tailgate closes automatically and an
audible signal will sound - the tailgate will
remain unlocked.
– Move your foot in a kicking motion* under
the rear bumper.
>

The tailgate closes automatically and an
audible signal will sound - the tailgate will
remain unlocked. 17
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Closing and locking 17
the power
tailgate
– Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock
the tailgate and doors (all doors must be
closed in order to lock).
>
The tailgate closes automatically - the tail-
gate and doors lock, and the alarm* is
activated.
NOTE •
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to
be possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing* func-
tions are used, three audible signals will
sound if the key is not detected close
enough to the tailgate.
CAUTION When operating the tailgate manually, open
and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-
tance, do not use force. This could lead to
damage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or closing by doing one of the
following:
• Press the button on the dashboard.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the close button on the underside of
the tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The
trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enough
force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch
protection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop moving
and an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a long
audible signal will sound and the tailgate will
return to the programmed maximum opening
position.
WARNING Be aware of the risk of serious injury when
operating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-
ing, make sure that no one is in the path of
the tailgate who could be injured by its move-
ment.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the preloa-
ded springs in the power tailgate struts. They
are preloaded with high pressure and can
cause injury if opened.
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Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.