Detachable key blade

Your vehicle's remote key contains a detachable key blade that can be used to unlock the driver's door, etc.

A Volvo retailer can provide you with the key blade's unique code.

Using the detachable key blade

The remote key's detachable key blade can be used to:
  • Unlock the driver's door if the central locking system cannot be activated using the remote key
  • Lock all doors
  • Activate/deactivate the mechanical child safety locks in the rear doors

The Key Tag1 does not have a detachable key blade.

Detaching the key blade

16w17 - SPA - Remove key blade - 1
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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.

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P5-Icon red arrow 1 Remove the key blade by pulling it up.

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After use, press the key blade back into its position in the key.

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

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

An additional click indicates that the cover is correctly in place.
  1. 1 Models with the optional Passive Entry system only.