How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Volvo S60
Steps from the 2017 Volvo S60 owner's manual.
- Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
- Pull the key blade straight out of the remote key.
- Insert a small screwdriver in the hole behind the catch and carefully pry up the cover, with the buttons facing upward.
- Pry out the old battery with a screwdriver and insert the new one with the (+) side downward.
- Press the cover into place, then slide the key blade into its groove and press gently until it clicks.
- The remote key uses one CR 2430, 3V battery only.
- Avoid touching the battery contact surfaces.
- Replace the battery if the low battery message appears or the locks do not react after several attempts.
Source: 2017 Volvo S60 owner's manual, PDF pages 153, 154. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.
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