Volvo 2010 V50 Owner's Manual page 124

05 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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.
Replacing the battery in the remote key
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 key with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.
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2. Remove the cover.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote key.
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-
ces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.
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The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.
KEY BATTERY
Key blade
Removing the key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, it can be used as follows:
•
To lock/unlock the driver's door
•
To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 131.
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
While holding the catch, pull the key blade
out of the remote key.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote
key
1. Hold the remote key 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
1. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock.
2. Turn the key blade clockwise approxi-
mately one-quarter turn to unlock the driv-
er'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
Press the Unlock button on the remote key, or
insert the key in the ignition switch.