Volvo S90 TWIN ENGINE - Replacing the Battery in the Remote

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KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
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cular area with a radius of approx. 1.5 metres
(5 feet) on both long sides and approx. 1 metre
(3 feet) from the boot lid.
NOTE
The remote control key functions may be dis-
rupted by surrounding radio waves, buildings,
topographical conditions, etc. The car can
always be locked/unlocked with the key
blade.
If the remote control key is removed
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.
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.
Related information
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Remote control key (p. 223)
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Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-
tems (p. 249)
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 246)
Replacing the battery in the remote
control key
The battery in the remote control key needs to
be replaced when it has become discharged.
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 var-
ies depending on how often the vehicle/key
is used.
The battery for the remote control key should be
replaced if:
the information symbol illuminates and
the message
Car key battery low
See Owner's manual is shown in the
driver display
and/or
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the locks repeatedly do not react to signals
from the remote control key within 20 metres
(65 feet) of the car.
NOTE
Always try moving closer to the car and mak-
ing another unlock attempt.
The battery in the button-less key
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(Key Tag)
cannot be replaced - a new key can be ordered
from an authorised Volvo workshop.
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.
Opening the key and changing the
battery
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.