![P6-1746-XC40-Glove box](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf6eb9b031dbd142bc0a8015245a38f73_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The hook on the glove compartment can be folded out when the glove compartment is open. Once folded out, it can be used when the glove compartment is closed.
Important
To help prevent damage to the hook, fold it in completely before closing the glove compartment.
Locking and unlocking the glove box*
The glove compartment can be locked when the vehicle is left at a workshop, hotel, etc. The glove compartment can then only be locked/unlocked with the glove compartment key.
![P5-1617-Interior-Gloveboxkey storage](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img50eab9db8eb49fbac0a801522ae291a9_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1617-Locking/Unlocking the glovebox](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img997cd9598f6296fec0a801524be0e9fb_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
- To lock the glove compartment:
Insert the key into the lock on the glove compartment.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key from the lock.
To unlock, perform the above steps in reverse.
Using the glove box as a cooled area*
The glove compartment can be used to cool e.g. drinks or food. Cooling is possible when the climate system is active (i.e. when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is running).
![P5/P6-1746-All-Glovebox cooling](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img2400687b1db3d06bc0a8015233105c98_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Activate cooling.
Deactivate cooling.
Activate or deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passenger compartment/glove compartment.