Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Note
![P6-20w37-DIM-KeyNotFound](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img6a05e009c447b416c0a80152121c46ff_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
- the information symbol illuminates and the message The car key battery is low. See Owner's Manual for replacement. is shown in the driver display
- the locks repeatedly do not react to signals from the remote control key within 20 metres (65 feet) of the car.
Note
The battery in the button-less key1 (Key Tag) cannot be replaced - a new key can be ordered from an authorised Volvo workshop.
Important
Opening the key and changing the battery
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 1](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img30fa83f5fea74256c0a80152661aee7c_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 1](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc457d9ab665e93b5c0a801524f9fdc84_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Hold the remote control key with the front visible and the Volvo logo facing the right way - slide the button at bottom edge by the key ring to the right. Slide the front side's shell a few millimetres upwards.
The shell will then come free and can be lifted off the key.
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0488364efeb98f9fc0a801521bd184ed_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img788513ba665e4b01c0a801521b297a3f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turn the key, move the button to the side and slide the back shell a few millimetres upwards.
The shell will then come free and can be lifted off the key.
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 3](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5eefe3aafeb9738ac0a80152748894fe_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 3](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img7f12be10665e0337c0a8015243da4a10_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Use a screwdriver or similar to turn the battery cover anticlockwise until the markings meet at the OPEN text.
Carefully lift away the battery cover by pressing e.g. a fingernail into the recess.
Then prize the battery cover upwards.
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - remove battery](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img166d273efec29607c0a80152693e49c0_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 4](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgfbeb2ed4665dbb6ec0a801526902379d_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The battery (+) side is facing upwards. Then carefully prize loose the battery as illustrated.
Important
![16w17 - SPA - Key insert new battery](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd8c6e97cfecbc581c0a80152593b9c0a_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 5](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img3276d7be665d71e0c0a8015234b2be37_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Install a new battery with the (+) side up. Avoid touching the remote control key's battery contacts with your fingers.
Place the battery in the holder with the edge down. Then slide the battery forwards so that it fastens under the two plastic catches.
Press the battery down so that it fastens under the upper black plastic catch.
Note
Note
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 6](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img607be383fed51f91c0a801521845e29e_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 6](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0c3927a3665d2787c0a801520fc2913f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Refit the battery cover and turn it clockwise until the marking aligns with the CLOSE text.
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 7](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img687ef45cfed5024bc0a8015226c041f1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 7](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf2f48b15665cdf9ec0a801521fd258cb_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Reposition the rear side's shell and press it down until a clicking sound can be heard.
Then slide the shell back.
![16w17 - SPA - Change battery in remote key - No 8](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf7a36675fed4e4d3c0a8015224136603_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 8](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img3b535c48665c97c5c0a801521cfd2f9c_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turn the remote control key over and refit the front side's shell by pressing it down until a clicking sound can be heard.
Then slide the shell back.
Warning
Check that the battery is fitted correctly with the correct polarity. If the remote control key shall not been used for a long time, remove the battery to avoid battery leakage and damage. Batteries with damage or leaks may cause corrosive injury on contact with the skin. Therefore, use protective gloves when handling damaged batteries.
- Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
- Do not leave batteries lying around since they can be swallowed by children or pets.
- Batteries must not: be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into open flames.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries, this may cause an explosion.
Before use, the remote control key should be checked to avoid causing damage. If damage is discovered, e.g. if the battery cover cannot be closed properly, then the product should not be used. Keep defective products out of the reach of children.