Indication on locking/unlocking the car

When the car is locked or unlocked using the remote control key, the direction indicators confirm that locking/unlocking was correctly performed.

It is possible to separately adapt the indication for locking/unlocking, see the heading "Select how the car confirms locking and unlocking".

Exterior indication

Locking
  • The car's hazard warning flashers indicate locking by flashing and retracting the door mirrors1.
Unlocking
  • The car's hazard warning flashers indicate unlocking by two flashes and extending the door mirrors1.

All doors, boot lid and bonnet must be closed to indicate the car is locked.

If locking is performed with only the driver's door closed2, the car will be locked but indication will only occur after all doors, boot lid and bonnet have been closed.

Lock and alarm indicator

16w17 - SPA - S/V90 - Security LED (Larmindikator)
The lock and alarm indicator on the instrument panel show the status of the alarm system.

Long flash indicates locking of the car. When the car is locked, this will be indicated by short, pulsating flashes.

Indication in lock buttons

Front doors

16w17 - P5 - Central locking front door
Lock buttons with indicator lamp in the front door.

An illuminated indicator lamp in the lock button of either front door indicates that all doors are locked. If any door is opened, the lamp will extinguish in both doors.

In all doors*

16w17 - P5 - Central locking rear door
Lock button with indicator lamp in the rear door.

An illuminated indicator lamp in the lock button for one of the doors indicates that the door in question is locked. If any door is unlocked, its lamp will extinguish while the others will continue to illuminate.

Select how the car confirms locking and unlocking

Different options for indicating locking/unlocking can be set via the centre display.
Tap on Settings in the centre display's top view.
Press My CarLockingLocking and Unlocking Feedback.
Select setting for audible and visible response.

Read more about indication of locking/unlocking in section "Approach lighting" and "Adjusting the door mirrors".

  1. 1 Only for cars with retractable power door mirrors.
  2. * Option/accessory.
  3. 2 Does not apply to cars equipped with the keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*).