Locking and unlocking from a distance
Your vehicle can unlock and lock automatically when you approach or leave it with a recognized distance-capable key. You can enable or disable this behavior in settings.
Important
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure the vehicle is locked, even when automatic functions are enabled.
Vehicle thieves can use frequency jamming to interfere with key functions and prevent vehicles from locking. When you leave your vehicle, always check that the driver door is locked.
Using the driver's door handle
If you want to lock or unlock your vehicle manually while still using a distance-capable key, you can use the touch points on the driver's door handle.
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp the driver's door handle. To lock it, place a finger on the small indentation.
Note
For the touch points to work, you need to keep a recognized distance-capable key where your vehicle can detect it.
To prevent your vehicle from unlocking or locking automatically when you approach or leave it, be sure to disable Proximity lock in settings.
If you are in close proximity to the vehicle for long periods of time without opening the driver's door, there might be a delay when you try to open or unlock the vehicle using the driver's door handle. If the vehicle doesn't immediately unlock or open, this is normal. Just wait a few seconds and try again.
Using the key reader
If you're using a key card or a discharged distance-capable key, you can lock or unlock your vehicle by putting the key on the NFC1 reader in the door pillar.
Make sure the card or device is laid flat against the reader. If you're using a key tag, the Volvo logo should be facing towards you.
Using the button panels inside the vehicle
You can lock or unlock your vehicle from inside using the buttons on the armrest between the front seats. The lock and unlock symbols are visible on the buttons.
Emergency unlock
In the event of a collision, the vehicle will automatically unlock. If the damage to the vehicle is minor, the vehicle can be locked again. With significant damage to the vehicle, you will not be able to lock the vehicle again. In that case, the locking function can only be restored by Volvo technicians2.
Child lock
The child lock can increase passenger safety in the rear seats. When the child lock is active, the passengers in the rear seats are unable to open the rear doors. You can read about how to activate the child lock in a separate section of the manual.
Double pull
The rear doors are equipped with a double-pull feature to help protect against accidental opening. This means that it takes two pulls on the inner door handle to unlock and open the door from inside the vehicle.
Warning
Volvo recommends that you do not leave people or pets in a locked vehicle. The driver is always fully responsible for the well-being and safety of anyone left inside.
Some regions have laws prohibiting people or pets being left inside a locked vehicle.
