Remote Control Key Range; Red Key - Restricted Remote Control Key - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

LOCKS AND ALARM

Remote control key range

In order for the remote control key to work prop-
erly the key needs to be within a certain distance
from the car.
For manual use
The remote control key's functions for e.g. lock-
ing/unlocking that are activated by pressing on
or have a range that extends approx.
20 metres from the car.
If the car does not verify a button being pressed -
move closer and try again.
3
For keyless use
The marked area in the illustration shows areas covered
by the system's antennas.
In order for the doors or tailgate to be locked and
unlocked keylessly without pressing a button, or if
3 Only applies to cars equipped with the keyless locking/unlocking option (Passive Entry*).
224
the button-less key Key Tag is used, a remote
control key must be within a semi-circular area of
radius approx. 1.5 metres on the left or right-
hand side of the car or within a radius of approx.
1 metre from the tailgate (see image above).
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 running, the warning mes-
Car key not found Removed from car
sage
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
•
Remote control key (p. 222)
•
Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-
tem (p. 226)
Red Key - Restricted remote control
key*
A Red Key enables the car owner to set limits for
certain car properties. The restrictions are
intended to promote safe driving of the car, e.g.
when it is loaned out.
is
For a Red Key, it is possible to define the car's
maximum speed, set speed reminders and deter-
mine the loudspeaker system's maximum volume.
In addition, some of the car's safety systems will
always be active. Other functions of the key are
the same as those of a normal remote control
key.
One or more Red Keys can be ordered from a
Volvo dealer. A total of eleven keys with restric-
tions can be programmed and used for a single
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.