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What is a Volvo Truck Key?
Keep this key away from children. If swallowed, it can cause serious injury.
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Volvo's Car Key lets drivers set the maximum speed limit prior to lending their car to family or friends.
Ignition key
The ignition key is the mechanical component that turns on the vehicle. It also unlocks the trunk and doors. Certain keys can be used for additional purposes such as a panic button, trunk release, liftgate release or tailgate release.
The blade of the key can cause problems. A locksmith registered with Volvo can make you a new key. They can do this most of the time without having to use a vehicle.
Certain Volvo keys come with special features such as a red or restricted key. The way in which the car was delivered to the factory determines what features are available. Dealers can order an upgrade that blocks the restricted key functions. VIDA can be used by dealers to do this. You can also accomplish this yourself if you have the software and tools.
These key fobs have an orange or red shell. They are interchangeable between cars, but the special keys will need their shell released before they are able to be used in another car. Dealers or you can reprogram the keys. Volvo key fobs do not require "virginizing".
Remote Key
The remote key allows you to open the doors and start the car. It also allows you to control the locks, and activate/deactivate some functions, like panorama roofs or power windows. The key has a restricted function that blocks motion sensing*. You can purchase keys with this feature from the dealer (you need proof of ownership) or a Volvo-certified locksmith. A key with this feature is marked orange or red. The color of the key's shell release slider matches the color of the key blade. Swapping a new key with an old shell will not alter the function.
Programming (adding) an additional remote is simple, follow VIDA's instructions. It doesn't have to be an "virgin" key, either. Sit in driver's chair with door closed. Press the lock button on the new remote. The side marker light will flash, signalling that the key has been programmable.
Keyless Entry Key
A single press of the keyless entry button locks the car and arms the alarm. A long press will close all windows and the panoramic roof*. The key is equipped with a tiny button battery. The dealer can cut you a brand new keyless entry key or a locksmith who is registered with Volvo can as well. lost truck key can also program the keys to your Volvo. You can also swap key shells on the key fob and it will function interchangeably.
Key Fob
A key fob is part of the VOLVO key that contains the keyless entry and lock functions. It also has a panic button that will activate the alarm inside the vehicle. The key fob also has buttons that shut your windows as well as the panoramic roof*. The key fob is an aluminum shell with silver buttons that matches the color of your car. You can swap this key fob between keys, and the function will not change.
A dealer is able to cut an additional blade for your key fob. A locksmith who is registered with Volvo is also able to do this however they might require proof of ownership before they can make the cut. You can also use blank keys to copy the emergency blade. However, you will need to program the keys through VIDA to make it work in your vehicle.