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Displays and Controls

Linking a Remote Key to a Driver Profile

In this manual: Displays and Controls
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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A remote key can be linked to a driver profile. This driver profile and all of its settings will then automatically be selected every time the vehicle is used with that particular remote key.

The first time the remote key is used, it is not linked to any specific driver profile. The Guest profile is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on.

A driver profile can also be selected manually without linking it to any key. When the vehicle is unlocked, the last active driver profile will be activated. If the key has ever been linked to a driver profile, it is not necessary to manually select a driver profile when using that particular key.

Linking a Remote Key to a Specific Driver Profile

First select the profile you would like to link to the key (if that profile is not already active).

The active profile can be linked to a key.

  1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center display.
  2. Tap System Volvo XC90. Linking a remote key to a driver profile Driver Profiles.
  3. Mark the desired profile. The display will return to Home view. The Guest profile cannot be linked to a remote key.
  4. Pull down Top view again and tap Settings Volvo XC90. Linking a remote key to a driver profile System Volvo XC90. Linking a remote key to a driver profile Driver Profiles Volvo XC90. Linking a remote key to a driver profile Edit Profile.
  5. Select Link Key to link the profile with the key. A driver profile can only be linked to the key currently being used in the vehicle. If there are any other keys in the vehicle, More than one key is found, put the key you want to connect on backup reader will be displayed.
    Volvo XC90. Linking a remote key to a driver profile

    Location of the backup reader in the center console.

    • When Profile linked to key is displayed, the key and driver profile have been linked.
  6. Tap OK.
    • The key used is now linked to the driver profile and will remain so as long as the Link Key box is not deselected.

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