2008 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 105

The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows: To lock/unlock the driver's door To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 123) For valet locking (see page 116) Removing the key blade Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote control. Reinserting the key blade in the remote control 1. Hold the remote control with the pointed end down. 2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove. 3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place. Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade If for any reason the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the button on the remote control, the key blade can be used to unlock the driver's door. 1. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. 2. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one-quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only. NOTE After unlocking the driver's door with the key blade, opening the door will trigger the alarm. To disable the alarm: Models with the standard remote control: Press the Unlock button on the remote control, or insert the key in the ignition switch. Models with the optional keyless drive: Press the Unlock button on the keyless drive remote control. If the batteries in the remote are weak, remove the keyless drive start control from the ignition switch by pressing the catch (see the illustration on page 138) and pulling the control out of the ignition switch. Insert the ignition key section of a keyless drive remote control in the ignition switch. Locking the doors with the detached key blade 1. Lock the rear doors and the front passenger's door by pressing the lock button on each door. 2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the driver's door.