2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Entry and security -> Keys User Manual
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6. Entry and security  
Learn about the various features associated with entering and exiting the car, including how the keys and  
alarm work.  
This section of the manual covers opening and closing the doors, locking and unlocking, and the alarm.  
Learn more about how the different types of keys work and how you can customise the way your car reacts when you lock and  
unlock it.  
6.1. Keys  
Your car supports three types of keys. The keys are recognised automatically when you bring them with you  
inside the car.  
Standard key, key tag and Care Key  
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Your car supports the following types of keys:  
Standard key  
Care Key  
Key tag  
The car detects when there's a key in the passenger compartment and gives you driving access.  
Important  
Using keys is fairly straightforward, but you should be aware of the limitations of each key type for safety and security  
reasons. Therefore, it is important to read the whole section about keys and how to use them.  
Wireless key and car technologies may cause disturbances in other devices. You can find more information about these  
systems in the specifications section of this manual.  
For safety and security reasons, never leave unattended keys in an exposed place.  
Standard key and Care Key  
The standard key has four buttons:  
Locking button  
Unlocking button  
Boot hatch button  
Panic button  
If you prefer, you can use keyless locking. This means you lock or unlock the car using the door handles instead of using the key  
buttons.  
The standard key also has a detachable key blade inside it. This lets you open the driver door even if the key's buttons aren't  
working or if its battery has gone flat.  
The Care Key works just like a standard key, but it lets you set a speed limitation for the car while the key is being used.  
Key tag  
The key tag is buttonless and lets you automatically lock and unlock the car by touching the door handles when you are within  
the key detection range.  
Key detection range  
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Your car can detect your key from a short distance away, which allows you to use the keyless lock and unlocking function. This  
means that you can lock and unlock the car by touching the door handle, without having to use the standard key's buttons or  
key blade.  
The standard key's buttons have a long range of detection. If your car doesn't respond to a button being pressed, try moving  
closer.  
Note  
The key functions can be disrupted by external factors such as surrounding radio waves, buildings and topographical  
conditions. If this happens, you can still lock and unlock the car using the standard key's detachable key blade.  
Important  
Avoid storing the car's keys close to metal objects or electronics such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers.  
User profiles and keys  
You can assign keys to specific user profiles. This allows the car to automatically identify who's unlocking it and apply their cus-  
tomisations. Read about profiles for more information.  
Locking keys in  
If you lock the car while a key is still inside, that key is temporarily deactivated. If anyone is inside the car when this happens,  
they will still be able to open the doors. The locked-in key will be activated again when you unlock the car with another valid key.  
Note  
Additional keys  
Your car comes with a limited number of keys. Contact a Volvo dealer or an authorised Volvo workshop if you lose a key  
or simply require additional keys.  
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Warning  
The keys include a battery. Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and pets. If batteries are ingested, they  
can cause serious health issues. If a battery or the key itself is damaged, the item should not be used. Keep defective  
items out of reach of children and pets.  
If you leave a person in the car, ensure that you do not leave a key in the car. This is especially important around children.  
Improper use of car opening and starting systems can result in serious personal injury. Always take your keys with you  
when you leave the car. The car can be started and systems, such as the power windows, can be operated, leading to seri-  
ous personal injury. Never leave children, disabled persons or anyone who cannot help themselves in the car. The doors  
can be locked which could result in people being trapped in the car in an emergency. For example, depending on the time  
of year, people trapped in the car can be exposed to very high or low temperatures. Never remove the key while the car is  
moving or while it is rolling to a stop.  
6.1.1. Standard key  
The standard key lets you lock and unlock the car either from a distance or using the detachable key blade.  
The standard key has four buttons:  
Locking button  
Unlocking button  
Boot hatch button  
Panic function  
It also has a detachable key blade. This lets you open the driver door even if the standard key's buttons aren't working or if its  
battery has gone flat.  
Locking button  
The locking button can be used in the following ways:  
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Press once to lock the car and arm the alarm.  
Press and hold to close all of the windows as well as the panoramic roof.  
Unlocking button  
The unlocking button can be used in the following ways:  
Press once to unlock the car and disarm the alarm.  
Press and hold to open all of the windows.  
Boot hatch button  
Press the button once to disarm the alarm and unlock the boot hatch. Press and hold it to open or close the boot hatch.  
Panic function  
Use the panic function button to attract attention in case of an emergency. When you press and hold the button, or press it  
twice in quick succession, the car will activate the indicators and the horn.  
You can turn the panic function off manually by pressing the unlock button, or the car will turn them off automatically after a  
few minutes.  
Detachable key blade  
Your standard key has a detachable key blade that can be used as a backup if the buttons aren't working. For example, the key's  
signals can be disrupted by electromagnetic fields. If this happens, or if your key runs out of battery, you can still unlock and  
lock the car by using the detachable key blade.  
6.1.1.1. Detachable key blade  
You can use the detachable key blade as a backup if your key runs out of battery.  
There's a detachable key blade inside the standard key.  
If your standard key or key tag isn't working, you can use this key blade to:  
open the left-hand front door  
lock a door.  
If you use the detachable key blade to unlock the car, you can deactivate the alarm and start the car by placing your key on the  
backup key reader.  
The backup reader is located in the tunnel console's storage compartment.  
6.1.2. Care Key  
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A Care Key can be used in the same way as a standard key, with the only difference being that you can have  
a specific speed limitation tied to it.  
The Care Key works just like a standard key when it comes to locking and unlocking, starting your car and most of the other  
standard actions. The big difference is that you can set a speed limitation for the car when the Care Key is being used. This can  
be useful when you need to lend your car to an inexperienced driver or give it to a valet or workshop.  
When a Care Key with a connected speed limitation is being used, it's indicated with a symbol in the driver display.  
Care Key speed limitation symbol  
It's also possible to use the Care Key without connecting it to a speed limitation. In that case, it works just like a standard key.  
Changing the speed limitation setting  
The car automatically detects when you unlock it using a Care Key and applies the speed limitation if you have set one.  
When you've unlocked the car using a Care Key, you can't change or remove the speed limitation. To access the speed limitation  
setting again, relock the car and unlock it using a standard key or key tag and select the owner profile.  
6.1.2.1. Setting a speed limitation for the Care Key  
You can set a maximum permitted speed for a Care Key or turn the speed limitation off to use it like a  
standard key.  
Make sure you unlock the car using a standard key or key tag to be able to access the speed limitation settings.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Profiles → Care key.  
3. Turn the speed limitation on and select the desired maximum speed.  
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A speed limitation symbol appears in the driver display. A dotted line on the speedometer shows the current speed  
limitation.  
6.1.3. Key tag  
You can use your key tag to lock, unlock and drive the car without using any buttons on the key.  
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The key tag lets you use the keyless locking and unlocking feature. It's smaller and lighter than the standard key which makes it  
particularly useful when you have limited space for carrying items.  
If you leave the key tag in the car and lock the car with your standard key, the tag will be disabled until the car is unlocked again.  
Key tag battery  
The battery in the key tag isn't rechargeable and can't be replaced.  
Note  
A discharged key tag could still be used to start the car via back-up start. For this reason, hand in any discharged key tag  
to an authorised Volvo workshop so that it can be deleted from the car's system.  
Warning  
The key tag includes a non-replaceable battery which can be extremely hazardous. Keep batteries out of reach of children.  
If you suspect a battery has been ingested or in any way inserted into the body, seek immediate medical attention.  
Battery fluid is also hazardous and physical contact with it should be avoided.  
6.1.4. Replacing the standard key's battery  
You can replace the battery in your standard key when it goes flat.  
Your car will let you know when the battery in your standard key is running low via a message in the driver display. Another sign  
that the battery level is low is if you notice a decreased range when locking or unlocking the car.  
You can replace the battery yourself. The key requires a flat 3 V CR2032 disc battery.  
Important  
For safety reasons and to ensure optimal battery performance, use hand protection such as a medical glove when  
handling a new battery.  
Used batteries must be recycled in an environmentally sound manner.  
Hold the key with the Volvo logo facing upwards.  
Detaching the front shell  
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1. Slide the small catch on the keyring bracket to the side, then slide the front shell away from the bracket.  
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The front shell detaches.  
2. Lift the front shell off and locate the other small catch underneath it.  
Detaching the rear shell  
3. Use the small catch to slide the rear shell away from the bracket.  
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The rear shell detaches.  
4. Lift the rear shell off to find the battery cover.  
Removing the battery cover  
5.  
Using a suitable tool, such as a screwdriver or a coin, turn the battery cover anticlockwise to release it.  
Replacing the battery  
6. Loosen the battery by pressing on its edge and lift it out.  
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7. Place the new battery in the slot, making sure the positive side of the battery is facing upwards. Position the edge of the  
battery under the two outer plastic catches, then press down on the battery so that it is held in place by the upper plastic  
catch.  
8. Refit the battery cover, rear shell and front shell on the key.  
Warning  
Check that the battery is fitted correctly with the correct polarity. If the key will not be 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 old or damaged batteries.  
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.  
Do not leave batteries lying around as they can be swallowed by children or pets.  
Batteries must not: be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into open flames.  
Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries. They may explode.  
Check battery-operated products for signs of damage on a regular basis. The key should not be used if anything  
indicates that it or its battery has been damaged or has started to leak.  
Keep defective products out of the reach of children.  
6.2. Opening and closing  
Your car has a few features and situation-specific behaviours you should be aware of when opening and  
closing the doors.  
Opening the doors  
You open the doors manually, but you can set how the doors open and under which conditions via the centre display.  
Opening the bonnet  
The bonnet is opened by using a lever near the driver's seat.  
Opening the boot  
You open the boot manually using the button on the boot hatch or by using the button on your standard key.  
Your car also has a hands-free feature that lets you access the boot using foot movement.  
Open door warning  
Regularly check that the bonnet, boot hatch and doors are fully closed.  
Open doors and hatches are highlighted in the driver display. If you see an open door warning, stop the car in a safe place as  
soon as possible and make sure the relevant door or hatch is properly closed.  
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Related Topics

Entry and security
Standard key Care Key Key tag Replacing the standard key's battery Opening and closing Opening the bonnet Closing the bonnet Boot access Locking and unlocking Keyless locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking using the key buttons Locking and unlocking using the detachable key blade Locking and unlocking from inside the car Activating child lock Settings for locking and unlocking Anti-theft Alarm

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