Volvo 2009 S40 Owner's Manual page 120

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
Weak battery in the remote control
05
When the battery begins to lose its charge, the
Information symbol in the instrument panel
(see page 55) lights up and
LOW VOLTAGE
is shown in the information
display.
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Replacing the battery in the remote
control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2450, 3V) is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:
1. Place the remote control with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote control.
3. Note how the + and – sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover
(see the underside of the cover).
4. Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact surfa-
KEY BATTERY
ces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.
The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.
Key blade
Removing the key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
control. When removed, it can be used as fol-
lows:
•
To lock/unlock the driver's door
•
To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 128
•
For valet locking (see page 122)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
While holding the catch, pull the key blade
out of the remote control.