Volvo S80 Quiz
Locks and Alarm System

Transponder key with PCC* - special functions. Transponder key with PCC* - range. Removable key blade. Removable key blade - removing/installing

In this manual: Locks and Alarm System
Introduction — 9Safety — 9Instruments and controls — 29Climate control — 12Loading and storage. Storage compartments. Center console. Glove compartment. Center console 12 V socket — 1Loading and storage. Loading. Loading - ski hatch. Roof load. Cargo tie-down eyes — 1Loading and storage. Loading - shopping bag holder*. 12 V socket in luggage compartment* — 1Locks and Alarm System — 14Driver assistance — 33Starting and driving — 29Wheels and tires — 15Care and Service — 24Technical data. Type designations. Weights. Towing weight and nose weight. Engine technical data — 1Technical data. Engine oil - severe operating conditions. Engine oil - quality and capacity. Coolant - quality and capacity. Transmission fluid - quality and capacity — 1Technical Data. Technical data for the air conditioning system. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Tires - approved tire pressure — 1
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The Volvo S80 (2nd generation, 2013–2016) offers extended functions with the PCC transponder key, such as vehicle status information display. This section describes how to use the information button and the meaning of the various indicator lamps. It also explains the key's range and how to use the removable key blade. Notes on safe handling and reordering a key blade complete the information.

Transponder key with PCC* - special functions

With an information button and indicator lamps, a transponder key with PCC has additional functions compared with the transponder key in the basic version.

Transponderschlüssel mit PCC.
Transponder key with PCC.

  1. Information button
  2. Indicator lamps

The information button is used to retrieve certain information from the vehicle via the turn signals.

Using the information button

- Press the information buttonpress.

> All indicator lamps flash one after another for approx. 7 seconds. This means that information is being read from the vehicle. If another button is pressed during this time, the read-out is interrupted. CAUTION

If, when using the information button, no indicator lamp lights up repeatedly and in different positions (as well as after 7 seconds and after the PCC illumination lights up), contact a workshop - an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

The indicator lamps provide information as shown in the following illustration:

Benutzung der Informationstaste
  1. Steady green light - The vehicle is locked.
  2. Steady yellow light - The vehicle is not locked.
  3. Steady red light - The alarm system has been triggered since the vehicle was locked.
  4. Red light alternates between the two red indicator lamps - the alarm system was triggered less than 5 minutes ago.

Related information

- Transponder key with PCC* - range

Transponder key with PCC* - range

The range of a transponder key with PCC (Personal Car Communicator) for locking and unlocking the doors and trunk lid is approx. 20 meters from the vehicle. For the other functions, up to approx. 100 meters.

If the vehicle does not confirm a button press, move closer to the vehicle and try again.

CAUTION

The function of the information button can be disrupted by radio waves, buildings, topography, etc.

Transponder key out of range

If the transponder key is too far from the vehicle to read the information, the last status the vehicle was in is displayed, without the indicator lamps of the transponder key lighting up one after another.

If several transponder keys are used for the vehicle, only the one last used for locking/unlocking shows the correct status.

CAUTION

If no indicator lamp lights up when using the information button within range, the last communication between the transponder key and the vehicle may have been disrupted by radio waves, buildings, topography, etc.

Related information

  • Keyless Drive* - Transponder key range
  • Transponder key - range

* Option/accessory. For more information, see "Introduction".

Removable key blade

The transponder key contains a removable metal key blade, which can be used to activate certain functions and carry out specific steps.

Volvo dealers have the unique code of the key blades and are therefore recommended for ordering new key blades.

Key blade functions

The removable key blade of the transponder key can be used to:

  • manually open the driver's door if the central locking cannot be activated with the transponder key, see Removable key blade - Unlocking the door
  • activate/deactivate the mechanical child safety locks in the rear doors.
  • lock access to the glove compartment and luggage compartment (Private locking*).
  • activate/deactivate the front passenger airbag (PACOS*).

Related information

  • Transponder key - functions
  • Transponder key

Removable key blade - Removing/Installing

To remove/insert the removable key blade, proceed as follows:

Removing the key blade

Entfernen des Schlüsselblatts

Pull the spring-loaded lock to the side.

At the same time, pull the key blade straight backwards.

Installing the key blade

Carefully reinsert the key blade into its place in the transponder key.

  1. Hold the transponder key with the slot facing up and insert the key blade into the slot.
  2. Press lightly on the key blade.

    A click can be heard once the key blade has engaged.

Related information

  • Removable key blade - Unlocking the door
  • Child safety lock - manual activation
  • Passenger airbag - activation/deactivation*

The transponder key with PCC of the Volvo S80 (2nd gen) offers additional functions such as the information button and status indicators. These allow vehicle status information to be conveniently retrieved remotely.

The removable key blade enables important functions such as manual unlocking or activating the child safety lock. This keeps the S80 safely usable even in exceptional situations.

These well-considered details make the key an important part of the vehicle's security concept.

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