S90 Changing the remote key's battery

The battery should be replaced if:

The information symbol illuminates and Vehicle key bat. low See Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel.

and/or

if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote key within approx. 65 feet (20 meters) of the vehicle.

Note

If the locks do not react, move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.

The battery in the smaller extra key without buttons (Key Tag) provided with models with the optional Passive Entry system cannot be replaced. A new Key Tag can be ordered from a Volvo retailer.

Note

A Key Tag with a depleted battery should be returned to an authorized Volvo retailer. The key should also be erased from the vehicle's electrical system because it could still be used to start the vehicle from the back-up start system.

Replacing the battery

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 1

P5-Icon red arrow 1 Hold the remote key with the front side (with the Volvo symbol) facing up and move the button on the key ring section of the key to the right. Slide the front cover slightly upward.

P5-Icon red arrow 2 The cover will loosen and can be removed from the key.

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 2

P5-Icon red arrow 1 Move the button to the side and slide rear cover slightly upward.

P5-Icon red arrow 2 The cover will loosen and can be removed from the key.

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 3

Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.

P5-Icon red arrow 1 Remove the cover carefully by pressing e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.

P5-Icon red arrow 2 Pry the cover up.

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - remove battery

P5-Icon red arrow 1 The battery's positive (+) side is up. Pry out the battery as shown in the illustration.

Important

When handling batteries, avoid touching their contact surfaces as this could result in poor battery function in the remote key.

Insert a new battery1 with the positive (+) side up. Put the battery cover back in place by:

P5-Icon red arrow 1 Placing the battery's edge downward in the holder. Slide the battery forward so that it is held in place by the two plastic catches.

P5-Icon red arrow 2 Pressing the battery downward so that it is also held in place by the two upper catches under the upper black holder.

Note

Volvo recommends that the batteries used in the remote control meet the UN Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.

Batteries installed in the key from the factory and batteries exchanged by an authorized Volvo workshop fulfill the above criteria.

Old batteries should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 6

Put the battery cover in place and turn it clockwise until the marker points to CLOSE.

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 7

P5-Icon red arrow 1 Put the rear cover in position and press down until it clicks into place.

P5-Icon red arrow 2 Slide the cover into place as indicated by arrow 2 in the illustration.

Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.

16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 8

P5-Icon red arrow 1 Press the front cover (with the Volvo logo) until it clicks into place.

P5-Icon red arrow 2 Slide the cover into position as indicated by arrow 2 in the illustration.

Another click indicates that it is correctly in position and closed.