Get Key, locks and alarm -> Replacing the battery in the remote control key Guide for Volvo XC40 SUV 2020

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Remote control key range

Replacing the battery in the

remote control key

The battery in the remote control key needs

to be replaced when it has become dis-

charged.

NOTE

In order for the remote control key to work

properly it needs to be within a certain dis-

tance from the car.

The remote control key functions may be

disrupted by surrounding radio waves,

buildings, topographical conditions, etc.

The car can always be locked/unlocked

with the key blade.

For manual use

The remote control key's functions for e.g.

locking/unlocking that are activated by press-

NOTE

All batteries have a limited service life and

must eventually be replaced (does not

apply to Key Tag). The service life of the

battery varies depending on how often the

vehicle/key is used.

ing on

have a range that extends

If the remote control key is removed

from the car

approx. 20 metres (65 feet) from the car.

If the remote control key is removed

from the car when the engine is run-

ning, the warning message Car key

not found Removed from car is

shown in the driver display and an acoustic

reminder sounds when the last door is closed.

If the car does not verify a button being

pressed - move closer and try again.

For keyless* use

The message extinguishes when the key is

returned to the car, followed by a press of the

right-hand keypad's O button, or when the last

door is closed.

The battery for the remote control key should

be replaced if

the information symbol illuminates and the

message Car key battery low is shown in

the driver display

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Related information

Remote control key (p. 219)

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the locks repeatedly do not react to sig-

nals from the remote control key within

20 metres (65 feet) of the car.

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Antenna locations for the start and lock

systems (p. 249)

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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*

(p. 246)

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For keyless use, a remote control key or the

button-less key (Key Tag) must be within a

semicircular area with a radius of approx.

1.5 metres (5 feet) on both long sides and

approx. 1 metre (3 feet) from the tailgate.

NOTE

Always try moving closer to the car and

making another unlock attempt.

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The battery in the button-less key⁶(Key Tag)

cannot be replaced - a new key can be

ordered from an authorised Volvo workshop.

Opening the key and changing the

battery

IMPORTANT

A discharged Key Tag must be handed

over to an authorised Volvo workshop. The

key must be deleted from the car since it is

still possible to use it to start the car via

back-up start.

Turn the key, move the button to the

side and slide the back shell a few milli-

metres upwards.

Hold the remote control key with the

front visible and the Volvo logo facing the

right way - slide the button at bottom

edge by the key ring to the right. Slide the

front side's shell a few millimetres

upwards.

The shell will then come free and can

be lifted off the key.

The shell will then come free and can

be lifted off the key.

Supplied with cars equipped with keyless locking/unlocking*.

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Use a screwdriver or similar to turn the

battery cover anticlockwise until the mark-

ings meet at the OPEN text.

The battery (+) side is facing upwards.

Then carefully prize loose the battery as

illustrated.

Install a new battery with the (+) side up.

Avoid touching the remote control key's

battery contacts with your fingers.

Carefully lift away the battery cover by

pressing e.g. a fingernail into the recess.

Place the battery in the holder with the

edge down. Then slide the battery for-

wards so that it fastens under the two

plastic catches.

IMPORTANT

Avoid touching new batteries and their

contact surfaces with your fingers as this

may impair their function.

Then prize the battery cover upwards.

Press the battery down so that it fas-

tens under the upper black plastic catch.

NOTE

Use batteries with the designation

CR2032, 3 V.

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NOTE

Volvo recommends that the batteries to be

used in the remote control key fulfil UN

Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, sub-

section 38.3. Batteries fitted in the factory

or replaced by an authorised Volvo work-

shop fulfil the above criteria.

Reposition the rear side's shell and

press it down until a clicking sound can be

heard.

Turn the remote control key over and

refit the front side's shell by pressing it

down until a clicking sound can be heard.

Then slide the shell back.

> A further click will indicate that the

shell is properly positioned and securely

attached.

> A further click will indicate that the

shell is securely attached.

Refit the battery cover and turn it clock-

wise until the marking aligns with the

CLOSE text.

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Related information

Ordering more remote control keys

WARNING

Locking and unlocking with the detacha-

ble key blade (p. 230)

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The car is supplied with two remote control

keys. A button-less key is supplied if the car

is equipped with keyless locking and unlock-

ing*. Additional keys can be ordered.

A total of twelve keys can be programmed and

used for one single car. If additional keys are

ordered, additional driver profiles are added -

one per new remote control key. This also

applies for the key tag.

Check that the battery is fitted correctly

with the correct polarity. If the remote con-

trol key shall not been used for a long time,

remove the battery to avoid battery leakage

and damage. Batteries with damage or

leaks may cause corrosive injury on contact

with the skin. Therefore, use protective

gloves when handling damaged batteries.

Starting the car (p. 396)

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Remote control key (p. 219)

Keep batteries out of the reach of chil-

dren.

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Loss of a remote control key

Do not leave batteries lying around

since they can be swallowed by chil-

dren or pets.

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If you lose a remote control key then a new

one can be ordered at a workshop - an author-

ised Volvo workshop is recommended. The

remaining remote control keys must be taken

to the workshop. The code of the missing key

must be erased from the system as a theft

prevention measure.

Batteries must not: be dismantled,

short-circuited or thrown into open

flames.

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Do not charge non-rechargeable bat-

teries, this may cause an explosion.

The current number of keys registered to the

car can be checked via driver profiles in the

Before use, the remote control key should

be checked to avoid causing damage. If

damage is discovered, e.g. if the battery

cover cannot be closed properly, then the

product should not be used. Keep defec-

tive products out of the reach of children.

centre display's top view, select Settings

System Driver Profiles.

Related information

Remote control key (p. 219)

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IMPORTANT

Make sure that exhausted batteries are dis-

posed of in a manner which is kind to the

environment.

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