Automatic locking and unlocking
Unless custom settings have been selected, the doors unlock when you approach it with your distance-capable key. You can also enable the automatic locking option in settings to make the car lock as you leave.
Important
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure the car is locked, even when automatic functions are enabled.
Car thieves can use frequency jamming to interfere with key functions and prevent cars from locking. When you leave your car, always check locking feedback and if the door handles immediately retract.
Emergency unlock
In the event of a collision, the car will automatically unlock. If the damage to the car is minor, the car can be locked again. With significant damage to the car, you will not be able to lock the car again. In that case, the locking function can only be restored by Volvo technicians1.
If the car does not automatically lock
- automatic locking when leaving isn't enabled in settings.
- a door is not fully closed.
- your distance-capable key's battery is too low.
- there is significant interference between your distance-capable key's signal and the car.
Once the cause of the interruption is resolved, your car automatically locks as usual.
Note
Occupant detection
For safety reasons, the car will not double lock when the occupant detection system senses that someone is still inside the car.
Locking with bonnet or boot open
If the bonnet or the boot is not properly closed, the alarm will not be fully enabled. In these cases, the alarm will only protect the doors. It won't protect the open bonnet or boot, and the car won't detect any motion inside the car.
Once you close the bonnet or boot, it will be locked and covered by the alarm.