Locking and unlocking confirmation

The turn signals can be used to indicate that the vehicle has been locked/unlocked with the remote key. These settings can also be changed in the center display's Top view by going to: Settings → My Car → Locking → Locking and Unlocking Feedback.

Updated 08/06/2023

Exterior confirmation

Locking: the turn signals flash once and the door mirrors will fold in (retract)1
Unlocking: the turn signals flash twice and the door mirrors will fold out1

When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will only be given if all doors/trunk and the hood are closed.

If the vehicle is locked while only the driver's door is closed2, all doors/trunk will lock but confirmation will only be given when all doors/trunk/hood are closed.

Interior confirmation

16w17 - SPA - S/V90 - Security LED (Larmindikator) — Lock and alarm indicator light on the dashboard

A long flash indicates the vehicle is locked. While the vehicle is locked, the indicator will flash briefly.

LEDs in the lock buttons on the doors illuminate when the doors are locked.

Indicators in the interior lock buttons

Lock buttons in the front doors

16w17 - P5 - Central locking front door — Front door lock button and indicator light

Indicator lights on: all doors are locked.

If a door is opened, the lights in both doors will go out.

In all doors

16w17 - P5 - Central locking rear door — Rear door lock button and indicator light

Indicator light in the respective door on: that door is locked. If a door is opened, the light in that door will out but the other indicator lights will remain on.

Confirmation alternatives

Various alternatives for locking/unlocking confirmation can be selected in the center display.

Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.

Tap My Car → Locking.

Change the settings under Locking and Unlocking Feedback.