Locking and unlocking from a distance
Your car can unlock and lock automatically when you approach or leave it with a recognised distance-capable key. You can enable or disable this behaviour in settings.
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 that the driver door is locked.
Using the driver door handle
If you want to lock or unlock your car manually while still using a distance-capable key, you can use the touch points on the driver door handle.
To unlock the car, simply grasp the driver door handle. To lock it, place a finger on the small indentation.
Note
For the touch points to work, you need to keep a recognised distance-capable key where your car can detect it.
To prevent your car 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 car for long periods of time without opening the driver door, there might be a delay when you try to open or unlock the car using the driver door handle. If the car 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 car 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 car
You can lock or unlock your car 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 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 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
Your car's 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 car.
Warning
Volvo recommends not leaving people or pets in a locked car. 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.
