Locking and unlocking using the key's buttons
The buttons on the key can be used to lock and unlock all doors and the tailgate simultaneously.
Locking using the key's buttons
![16w17 - SPA - Remote Key with buttons](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga03931cefe796246c0a8015205cab3e7_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Press the
button to lock the car.
![P5-1507 Remote key icon for lock/global close](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img39d50282f0a0801ac0a801521000ec12_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The driver's door must be closed in order for the lock sequence to be activated1. If any of the other doors or the tailgate is open, then these are not locked and their alarms armed* until they are closed. The alarm's movement detectors* are activated when all the doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.
Note
A key that has been locked in the car is temporarily deactivated and cannot be used before the car has been unlocked using another valid key. The double lock function is also deactivated.
Locking when the tailgate is open
Note
If the car has been locked while the tailgate is open, be careful not to leave the key in the cargo area when the tailgate is closed1.
Unlocking using the key's buttons
Press the
button to unlock the car.
![P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for unlocking](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0ca26a5e5d6794fec0a8015263621129_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Automatic relocking
If none of the doors or the tailgate is opened within 2 minutes of unlocking, they are locked automatically. This function prevents the car from being left unlocked unintentionally.
If the key is not working
If the key's buttons stop working then its battery may be discharged – in which case, replace the battery or use the detachable key blade.