Key card

Your key cards can lock and unlock the car, and allow you driving access.

You can lock and unlock the car by placing the key card on the driver door handle. It also lets you start the car when you put in on the card reader located between the two front seats.

Once the card is placed on the card reader and you begin using the pedals, you can remove the card from the card reader. If the car is stationary without a card on the card reader for several seconds, you will need to replace the card for the car to reactivate driving mode.

 Note

The card reader and wireless charger are located in the same place. Therefore, if you have a key card on the card reader, you have to remove it to be able to wirelessly charge a phone.

 Tip

Key card as backup access

In the unlikely event that there’s a system malfunction with the car and it’s perceived as unresponsive when trying to unlock with the key tag or digital key, you should try unlocking the driver door with your key card. It's designed specifically to also act as a backup in this kind of event. You will be able to get to any belongings inside even if the other doors don’t work. In the event of such a malfunction, contact Volvo support for further assistance.

Keep in mind that if the car battery is flat, the doors cannot be opened.