Using private locking

Updated 06/08/2023

The boot lid and rear seat can be locked with the private locking function when the car is taken in for service, left at a hotel or similar. The function locks the rear seat in upright position and prevents lowering of the rear seat.

Note

The car needs to be in ignition mode I as a minimum for the private locking function to be activated.

P5-1646-x90-function button private locking

Function button for private locking. Depending on the current status of the lock, Private locking unlocked or Private locking locked is shown.

Enter the security code before using for the first time

A security code needs to be selected during the first time the function is used. It can then be used to deactivate private locking if the selected PIN code has been lost or forgotten. The security code acts as a PUK code for all subsequent PIN codes set for the private locking function.

Save the security code in a safe place.

The security code can be activated from the function view or the top view in the centre display.

Tap on the Private Locking button in the function view.

Or:

Tap on Settings in the top view. Tap on My Car → Locking and select Private Locking.

A pop-up window is shown.

Enter the desired security code.

The security code is saved. The private locking function is now ready to be activated.

If the system has been reset then the above procedure needs to be repeated.

Activate private locking

The function can be activated from the function view or the top view in the centre display.

Tap on the Private Locking button in the function view.

Or:

Tap on Settings in the top view. Tap on My Car → Locking and select Private Locking.

A pop-up window is shown.

Note

When private locking is activated, the rear seat must be in upright position for locking to work. With the rear seat in lowered position, locking will not work.

Enter the code to be used in order to unlock the boot lid and rear seat after locking and tap on Confirm.

The boot lid and rear seat are locked. Locking is confirmed by a green indication at the button in the function view and the private locking box being ticked in the settings view.

Deactivate private locking

The function can be deactivated from the function view or the top view in the centre display.

Tap on the Private Locking button in the function view.

Or:

Tap on Settings in the top view. Tap on My Car → Locking and select Private Locking.

A pop-up window is shown.

Enter the code that was used for locking and tap on Confirm.

The boot lid and rear seat are unlocked. Unlocking is confirmed by the green indication at the button in the function view disappearing and the tick disappearing from the private locking box in the settings view.

Note

If the PIN code has been lost/forgotten, or if the wrong PIN code has been entered more than three times, the security code can be used to deactivate the private locking.

Note

Is private locking is activated and the car is unlocked via Volvo On Call* or the Volvo On Call* app, private locking will be deactivated automatically.