Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle
The doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle using the central lock buttons in the front doors.
Central locking
![P6-1746-XC40-Central locking buttons front door](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgdafa9231ac4e426dc0a8015267b5a91c_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
Unlocking using the front door buttons
Press the button to unlock all side doors and the tailgate.
Alternative unlocking method
![16w17 - S/V90 Central locking driver doorhandle](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img824f838242357440c0a80152094c7cde_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
Pull either of the side door inside opening handles and release.
Depending on the unlock settings, either all doors will be unlocked or just the selected door will be unlocked and opened.
Locking using the front door buttons
Press the
button (both front doors must be closed).
![P5-1507 Central locking icon - lock](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5279f58ff2c39f6ac0a801524687f7ad_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
All doors and the tailgate will lock.
Locking using the rear door button*
![P6-1746-XC40-Central locking button rear door](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf772283dac593d0bc0a80152537f417f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door
Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear door.
Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door2.