Detachable key blade

The standard key contains a detachable metal key blade that has several different functions.

A Volvo workshop can provide you with the key blade's unique code, which is recommended in case you need to order a new key blade.

Using the detachable key blade

The detachable key blade can be used to:
  • manually open the left-side front door if central locking cannot be activated by pushing a button
  • emergency lock all doors
  • activate/deactivate the rear door mechanical child locks.

If the key blade has been used to unlock the vehicle, the alarm can be disabled and the vehicle started by placing the key in the backup reader in the tunnel console storage compartment.

The optional buttonless key (Key Tag) does not have a detachable key blade.

Removing the key blade

Hold the key with the front side (with the Volvo logo) facing up, and the key ring bracket facing you.

There should be a catch to the left of the key ring bracket. If this catch is on the wrong side, the front and back sides have been switched at some point when the key was disassembled.

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Move the catch next to the key ring bracket to the side and slide the front cover away from the bracket.
The cover comes loose and can be lifted off.
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Remove the key blade.
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Put the front cover on in the reverse order it was removed. Press the cover down until it clicks and then push it the last few millimeters back to its original position.

A second click indicates that the cover is correctly positioned and locked into place.

There should not be any gaps.