How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Volvo S60 Inscription
Steps from the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription owner's manual.
- Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
- Pull the key blade straight out of the remote key.
- Pry up the cover carefully with a small screwdriver in the hole behind the catch, holding the buttons upward.
- Pry out the old battery and insert a new one with the (+) side downward.
- Press the cover into place, then slide the key blade into its groove and press until it clicks.
- The remote key uses one CR 2430, 3V battery only.
- Replace it when Low battery in remote control. Please change batteries. shows or the locks do not react after several attempts.
- Avoid touching the battery's contact surfaces.
Source: 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription 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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