Locking and unlocking

Locking and unlocking from a distance

You can use the Volvo Cars app to lock or unlock your car from a distance.

Using the key reader

You can use any of your keys to lock or unlock the car by putting the key on the NFC^[1] 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.

Child lock

The child lock can increase passenger safety in the rear seats. You can turn the child lock on or off via the locking settings.

Important

When driving with children in the rear seats, check that the rear doors are secured with an active child lock.

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 technicians^[2].

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.