Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM) [2007-2016]: Function: Unlocking
Two micro-switches are closed if a door handles is pulled out. A switch in the handle closes first followed by a switch in the quick lock.
When the contact breaker in the handle is closed, the keyless vehicle module (KVM) activates the antennas in the handle on the rear doors on the side on which the handle was pulled out. A request is transmitted via the antenna to the passive remote key. The remote key transmits an encrypted response which is received by the remote keyless entry (RKE) receiver. The remote keyless entry (RKE) receiver checks that the received signal is from a Volvo remote key. If it is, the message is forwarded to the keyless vehicle module (KVM). The keyless vehicle module (KVM) decrypts the signal and compares the received code from the remote key with its own programmed codes. If these correspond, the keyless vehicle module (KVM) transmits two signals. One signal is transmitted to the quick lock, in the door on which the handle was pulled out, to unlock and open the door. The other signal is transmitted to the central electronic module (CEM) which unlocks the other doors, depending on the system settings. The settings are:
- Total unlocking
- Selective unlocking.
In order for the keyless vehicle module (KVM) to activate the quick lock function, the handles must be pulled out far enough to close the switch in the lock unit.
A similar procedure to the above is carried out if the handle on the trunk lid or tailgate is acted on. However, only the antenna in the rear bumper is activated to check the remote key. If selective unlock is set, only the trunk lid/tailgate is unlocked and opened. If total unlocking is selected, the side doors will also be unlocked if the switch on the tailgate/trunk lid is activated.