Locking and unlocking from inside the car
The doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked from inside using the central locking controls in the front doors.
Central locking
![P6-1746-XC40-Central locking buttons front door](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgdafa9231ac4e426dc0a8015267b5a91c_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
Unlocking using a button in the front door
Press the
button to unlock all side doors and the tailgate.
![P5-1507 Central locking icon - unlock](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img1aca046ef2ccb841c0a8015214f87f9c_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
Alternative unlocking method
![16w17 - S/V90 Central locking driver doorhandle](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img824f838242357440c0a80152094c7cde_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
Pull the opening handle on one of the side doors and release.
Depending on the settings for unlocking, either all doors will be unlocked or only the selected door will be unlocked and opened.
Locking using a button in the front door
Press the
button - both front doors must be closed.
![P5-1507 Central locking icon - lock](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5279f58ff2c39f6ac0a801524687f7ad_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
All doors and the tailgate are locked.
Locking using a button in the rear door*
![P6-1746-XC40-Central locking button rear door](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf772283dac593d0bc0a80152537f417f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1600)
The rear door lock buttons lock their respective rear door.
Unlocking the rear door
Pull the opening handle.
The rear door is unlocked and opened2.