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| Remote control and key blade | 106 |
| Valet locking | 110 |
| Keyless drive (option as available) | 112 |
| Locking and unlocking | 115 |
| Locking the glove compartment, Child safety locks | 116 |
| Alarm | 117 |
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Remote controls
Two remote controls that also function as ignition 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.
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USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
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Canada - IC: 3659AVO315TX Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. |
Loss of a remote control
If 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 system.
Each key blade has a unique code, which is used if new key blades are required. A maximum 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 contains 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.
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USA - FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
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Canada - IC: 3659A-WFS125VO Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, 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 transponder is located. The car cannot be started if the transponder is damaged. |
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Remote control functions

1. Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to confirm locking.
NOTE |
| The car can also be locked if a door is open (does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive. |
2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on
the remote once to unlock the driver's
door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking.
After a short pause, press the Unlock
button a second time within 10 seconds
to unlock the other doors and the
trunk.
A long press (at least 2 seconds) opens
all side windows.
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3. Approach lighting - As you approach
the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote
control to light the interior lighting,
position/parking lamps, and license
plate lighting. These lights will switch
off automatically after 30, 60 or 90
seconds. See the Personal settings on
page 75 for information about adjusting
the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk- Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the trunk. After closing, the trunk will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE |
| This function will unlock, but not pop open, the trunk. |
5. Panic alarm: - This button can be used
to attract attention during emergency
situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and
hold the red button for at least 3 seconds
or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds.
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To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.
NOTE |
| This button will NOT unlock the car. |
Weak battery in the remote control

When the battery begins to lose its charge, the Information symbol in the instrument panel (see page 51) lights up and REMOTE BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information display.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery (type CR 2032, 3V) is weak and should be replaced. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the key blade.
2. Place the remote control with the keypad downward. Remove the screw (1) using a small slotted screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Note how the + and - sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover. The plus side of the new battery (marked on the battery) must face downward.
CAUTION |
| When replacing the battery, avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control. |
5. Pry out (2) and replace the battery. Avoid touching the battery and its contact surfaces with your fingers.
6. Press the cover back into place and tighten the screw.
7. Reinsert the key blade in the remote control.
The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
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Key blade

The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows:
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side
and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote
control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote
control
1. 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 alarm:
Locking the doors with the detached
key blade
1. Lock the rear doors and the front passenger's
door by pressing the lock button on
each door.
2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the driver's door.
NOTE |
| This does not arm the alarm or lock the trunk. |
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Valet locking

By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and glove compartment for e.g. valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service.
With the valet locking function activated:
Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid cannot be unlocked or opened, and the rear seat backrests are locked in the upright position)
Activating the valet locking function
1. Remove the key blade from the remote
control.
2. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the glove compartment lock to lock the glove compartment and disconnect the trunk lock from the central locking system (a message appears in the information display).
3. Lock the rear seat backrests in the
upright position by inserting the key
blade into the locks located on the
upper outboard edge of the backrests.
Passenger's side: Turn the key counterclockwise
to lock the backrest.
Driver's side: Turn the key clockwise to
lock the backrest.
4. Give the parking attendant or service personnel only the remote control (with the key blade removed).
Deactivating the valet locking function
Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in
the glove compartment lock to deactivate
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valet locking, and use the key blade to unlock the rear seat backrests.
See page 116 for information on locking the glove compartment normally.
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Keyless locking and unlocking

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 possession 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 107 for more information. |

Both of the remote controls provided with the vehicle have the keyless function, and additional 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 74 for additional information. |
Unlocking the vehicle
1. 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 trunk
opening control (see the shaded areas in
the illustration).
2. Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the trunk opening control on the trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
The doors and the trunk can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.
NOTE |
| If one or more doors and/or the trunk is not fully closed when the lock button is pressed, the door(s) or trunk will not be locked. |
Locking or unlocking the vehicle with
the key blade
The 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 109 for information on
removing the key blade from the remote control.
To access the keyhole in the driver's
door:
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1. 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 in page above).
2. 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. This will trigger the alarm.
Keyless drive remote control and
driver's seat memory
This function is only available on vehicles
equipped with the optional power driver's
seat.
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 messages
If anyone leaves the vehicle with the only
keyless drive remote control in his or her
possession while the ignition is switched on,
a message will be shown in the information
display 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:
CAUTION |
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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 interference 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. |
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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 interference 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 |
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Locking/unlocking the car from the inside

The switches near the door opening handles on the driver's and front passenger's doors can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm.
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Opening the trunk from the inside1

The vehicle is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the trunk from the inside.
Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed.
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Locking the glove compartment

The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade on the remote control. See page 109 for information on removing the key blade from the remote control.
1. Unlock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90°) counterclockwise. The key slot is vertical when the glove compartment is unlocked.
2. Lock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (90°) clockwise. The key slot is horizontal when the glove compartment is locked.
Manual child safety locks, rear doors

The controls are located on the rear inside
edges of the doors, and are only accessible
when the doors are open.
Use the ignition key blade or a screwdriver to
turn the control.
A. The door cannot be opened from the inside when the slot in the control is in the horizontal position. The door can be opened from the outside.
B. The door can be opened from the inside when the slot in the control is in the vertical position.

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The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote control, or if a front lock button is depressed.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
The alarm indicator light

The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at the top of the dashboard (see illustration):
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or insert the key in the ignition1 to disarm the alarm. Two short flashes from the car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by inserting the key in the ignition
1 On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, press in the start control in the ignition switch.
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switch. The driver's door must first be unlocked with the key blade.
NOTE |
| On vehicles equipped with the optional keyless drive, the start control must be removed from the ignition switch before the key can be inserted. See page 131 for instructions. |
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm cycle lasts for 30 seconds.
NOTE |
| The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turning on the interior lighting for approximately 5 minutes. |
Temporarily turning off the accessory alarm sensor(s)

In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked.
1. From position II or higher, turn the ignition key to 0 and remove it from the ignition switch1
2. Press the button (1). The LED in the button will remain on for one minute after the key has been removed from the ignition switch or until the car is locked.
1 The optional keyless drive start control does not need to be removed.
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The accessory sensors are automatically
reconnected to the alarm system the next
time the vehicle is unlocked and then
locked again.
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U.S.A. FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
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Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3) Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. |
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