2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Entry and security User Manual
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6. Entry and security  
Learn about the various features associated with entering and exiting the car, including how the keys and  
alarm work.  
This section of the manual covers opening and closing the doors, locking and unlocking, and the alarm.  
Learn more about how the different types of keys work and how you can customise the way your car reacts when you lock and  
unlock it.  
6.1. Keys  
Your car supports three types of keys. The keys are recognised automatically when you bring them with you  
inside the car.  
Standard key, key tag and Care Key  
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Your car supports the following types of keys:  
Standard key  
Care Key  
Key tag  
The car detects when there's a key in the passenger compartment and gives you driving access.  
Important  
Using keys is fairly straightforward, but you should be aware of the limitations of each key type for safety and security  
reasons. Therefore, it is important to read the whole section about keys and how to use them.  
Wireless key and car technologies may cause disturbances in other devices. You can find more information about these  
systems in the specifications section of this manual.  
For safety and security reasons, never leave unattended keys in an exposed place.  
Standard key and Care Key  
The standard key has four buttons:  
Locking button  
Unlocking button  
Boot hatch button  
Panic button  
If you prefer, you can use keyless locking. This means you lock or unlock the car using the door handles instead of using the key  
buttons.  
The standard key also has a detachable key blade inside it. This lets you open the driver door even if the key's buttons aren't  
working or if its battery has gone flat.  
The Care Key works just like a standard key, but it lets you set a speed limitation for the car while the key is being used.  
Key tag  
The key tag is buttonless and lets you automatically lock and unlock the car by touching the door handles when you are within  
the key detection range.  
Key detection range  
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Your car can detect your key from a short distance away, which allows you to use the keyless lock and unlocking function. This  
means that you can lock and unlock the car by touching the door handle, without having to use the standard key's buttons or  
key blade.  
The standard key's buttons have a long range of detection. If your car doesn't respond to a button being pressed, try moving  
closer.  
Note  
The key functions can be disrupted by external factors such as surrounding radio waves, buildings and topographical  
conditions. If this happens, you can still lock and unlock the car using the standard key's detachable key blade.  
Important  
Avoid storing the car's keys close to metal objects or electronics such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers.  
User profiles and keys  
You can assign keys to specific user profiles. This allows the car to automatically identify who's unlocking it and apply their cus-  
tomisations. Read about profiles for more information.  
Locking keys in  
If you lock the car while a key is still inside, that key is temporarily deactivated. If anyone is inside the car when this happens,  
they will still be able to open the doors. The locked-in key will be activated again when you unlock the car with another valid key.  
Note  
Additional keys  
Your car comes with a limited number of keys. Contact a Volvo dealer or an authorised Volvo workshop if you lose a key  
or simply require additional keys.  
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Warning  
The keys include a battery. Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and pets. If batteries are ingested, they  
can cause serious health issues. If a battery or the key itself is damaged, the item should not be used. Keep defective  
items out of reach of children and pets.  
If you leave a person in the car, ensure that you do not leave a key in the car. This is especially important around children.  
Improper use of car opening and starting systems can result in serious personal injury. Always take your keys with you  
when you leave the car. The car can be started and systems, such as the power windows, can be operated, leading to seri-  
ous personal injury. Never leave children, disabled persons or anyone who cannot help themselves in the car. The doors  
can be locked which could result in people being trapped in the car in an emergency. For example, depending on the time  
of year, people trapped in the car can be exposed to very high or low temperatures. Never remove the key while the car is  
moving or while it is rolling to a stop.  
6.1.1. Standard key  
The standard key lets you lock and unlock the car either from a distance or using the detachable key blade.  
The standard key has four buttons:  
Locking button  
Unlocking button  
Boot hatch button  
Panic function  
It also has a detachable key blade. This lets you open the driver door even if the standard key's buttons aren't working or if its  
battery has gone flat.  
Locking button  
The locking button can be used in the following ways:  
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Press once to lock the car and arm the alarm.  
Press and hold to close all of the windows as well as the panoramic roof.  
Unlocking button  
The unlocking button can be used in the following ways:  
Press once to unlock the car and disarm the alarm.  
Press and hold to open all of the windows.  
Boot hatch button  
Press the button once to disarm the alarm and unlock the boot hatch. Press and hold it to open or close the boot hatch.  
Panic function  
Use the panic function button to attract attention in case of an emergency. When you press and hold the button, or press it  
twice in quick succession, the car will activate the indicators and the horn.  
You can turn the panic function off manually by pressing the unlock button, or the car will turn them off automatically after a  
few minutes.  
Detachable key blade  
Your standard key has a detachable key blade that can be used as a backup if the buttons aren't working. For example, the key's  
signals can be disrupted by electromagnetic fields. If this happens, or if your key runs out of battery, you can still unlock and  
lock the car by using the detachable key blade.  
6.1.1.1. Detachable key blade  
You can use the detachable key blade as a backup if your key runs out of battery.  
There's a detachable key blade inside the standard key.  
If your standard key or key tag isn't working, you can use this key blade to:  
open the left-hand front door  
lock a door.  
If you use the detachable key blade to unlock the car, you can deactivate the alarm and start the car by placing your key on the  
backup key reader.  
The backup reader is located in the tunnel console's storage compartment.  
6.1.2. Care Key  
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A Care Key can be used in the same way as a standard key, with the only difference being that you can have  
a specific speed limitation tied to it.  
The Care Key works just like a standard key when it comes to locking and unlocking, starting your car and most of the other  
standard actions. The big difference is that you can set a speed limitation for the car when the Care Key is being used. This can  
be useful when you need to lend your car to an inexperienced driver or give it to a valet or workshop.  
When a Care Key with a connected speed limitation is being used, it's indicated with a symbol in the driver display.  
Care Key speed limitation symbol  
It's also possible to use the Care Key without connecting it to a speed limitation. In that case, it works just like a standard key.  
Changing the speed limitation setting  
The car automatically detects when you unlock it using a Care Key and applies the speed limitation if you have set one.  
When you've unlocked the car using a Care Key, you can't change or remove the speed limitation. To access the speed limitation  
setting again, relock the car and unlock it using a standard key or key tag and select the owner profile.  
6.1.2.1. Setting a speed limitation for the Care Key  
You can set a maximum permitted speed for a Care Key or turn the speed limitation off to use it like a  
standard key.  
Make sure you unlock the car using a standard key or key tag to be able to access the speed limitation settings.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Profiles → Care key.  
3. Turn the speed limitation on and select the desired maximum speed.  
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A speed limitation symbol appears in the driver display. A dotted line on the speedometer shows the current speed  
limitation.  
6.1.3. Key tag  
You can use your key tag to lock, unlock and drive the car without using any buttons on the key.  
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The key tag lets you use the keyless locking and unlocking feature. It's smaller and lighter than the standard key which makes it  
particularly useful when you have limited space for carrying items.  
If you leave the key tag in the car and lock the car with your standard key, the tag will be disabled until the car is unlocked again.  
Key tag battery  
The battery in the key tag isn't rechargeable and can't be replaced.  
Note  
A discharged key tag could still be used to start the car via back-up start. For this reason, hand in any discharged key tag  
to an authorised Volvo workshop so that it can be deleted from the car's system.  
Warning  
The key tag includes a non-replaceable battery which can be extremely hazardous. Keep batteries out of reach of children.  
If you suspect a battery has been ingested or in any way inserted into the body, seek immediate medical attention.  
Battery fluid is also hazardous and physical contact with it should be avoided.  
6.1.4. Replacing the standard key's battery  
You can replace the battery in your standard key when it goes flat.  
Your car will let you know when the battery in your standard key is running low via a message in the driver display. Another sign  
that the battery level is low is if you notice a decreased range when locking or unlocking the car.  
You can replace the battery yourself. The key requires a flat 3 V CR2032 disc battery.  
Important  
For safety reasons and to ensure optimal battery performance, use hand protection such as a medical glove when  
handling a new battery.  
Used batteries must be recycled in an environmentally sound manner.  
Hold the key with the Volvo logo facing upwards.  
Detaching the front shell  
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1. Slide the small catch on the keyring bracket to the side, then slide the front shell away from the bracket.  
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The front shell detaches.  
2. Lift the front shell off and locate the other small catch underneath it.  
Detaching the rear shell  
3. Use the small catch to slide the rear shell away from the bracket.  
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The rear shell detaches.  
4. Lift the rear shell off to find the battery cover.  
Removing the battery cover  
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Using a suitable tool, such as a screwdriver or a coin, turn the battery cover anticlockwise to release it.  
Replacing the battery  
6. Loosen the battery by pressing on its edge and lift it out.  
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7. Place the new battery in the slot, making sure the positive side of the battery is facing upwards. Position the edge of the  
battery under the two outer plastic catches, then press down on the battery so that it is held in place by the upper plastic  
catch.  
8. Refit the battery cover, rear shell and front shell on the key.  
Warning  
Check that the battery is fitted correctly with the correct polarity. If the key will not be used for a long time, remove the  
battery to avoid battery leakage and damage. Batteries with damage or leaks may cause corrosive injury on contact with  
the skin. Therefore, use protective gloves when handling old or damaged batteries.  
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.  
Do not leave batteries lying around as they can be swallowed by children or pets.  
Batteries must not: be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into open flames.  
Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries. They may explode.  
Check battery-operated products for signs of damage on a regular basis. The key should not be used if anything  
indicates that it or its battery has been damaged or has started to leak.  
Keep defective products out of the reach of children.  
6.2. Opening and closing  
Your car has a few features and situation-specific behaviours you should be aware of when opening and  
closing the doors.  
Opening the doors  
You open the doors manually, but you can set how the doors open and under which conditions via the centre display.  
Opening the bonnet  
The bonnet is opened by using a lever near the driver's seat.  
Opening the boot  
You open the boot manually using the button on the boot hatch or by using the button on your standard key.  
Your car also has a hands-free feature that lets you access the boot using foot movement.  
Open door warning  
Regularly check that the bonnet, boot hatch and doors are fully closed.  
Open doors and hatches are highlighted in the driver display. If you see an open door warning, stop the car in a safe place as  
soon as possible and make sure the relevant door or hatch is properly closed.  
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6.2.1. Opening the bonnet  
To open the bonnet, you need to pull two separate release levers. Be sure to close the bonnet again before  
driving the car.  
Locations of release levers  
The first lever is below the dashboard on the driver's side, just in front of the door hinge.  
The second lever is below the front edge of the bonnet on the driver's side.  
Releasing the bonnet  
1. Find the first lever below the dashboard on the driver's side and pull it back.  
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The bonnet releases from its fully locked position. It opens slightly, which gives you access to the second lever.  
2.  
Locate the second lever on the underside of the bonnet and push it upwards.  
The bonnet releases fully.  
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3. Lift the bonnet and open it to its fully extended height.  
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The bonnet stays in position.  
Warning  
Do not drive with the bonnet open  
Stop the car immediately if there is any indication that the bonnet is not completely closed.  
Note  
Open bonnet warning  
If you see an open bonnet warning in the driver display, open the bonnet and check for obstructions before closing it  
again. Contact Volvo support if the notification doesn't go away.  
6.2.2. Closing the bonnet  
Take extra care to ensure that you close the bonnet completely after opening it.  
Make sure nothing gets in the way of the bonnet as it closes.  
Warning  
Pinching and crushing hazard  
Keep all hands away from the bonnet's closing path. Take extra caution when children or pets are nearby.  
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1. From the fully-opened position, carefully lower the bonnet until it reaches the locking mechanism.  
2. Press down with both hands on the sides of the bonnet lid's front edge.  
Where to press the bonnet down to close it  
Note  
Make sure the bonnet fits into the locks at the same time. Keep the front edge flat as it closes.  
You should hear the bonnet lock on both sides.  
3. Make sure there are no significant gaps or any indication that the bonnet is not completely closed.  
Warning  
Do not drive with the bonnet open  
Stop the car immediately if there is any indication that the bonnet is not completely closed.  
Note  
Open bonnet warning  
If you see an open bonnet warning in the driver display, open the bonnet and check for obstructions before closing it  
again. Contact Volvo support if the notification doesn't go away.  
6.2.3. Boot access  
You can open or close the boot in several different ways, from both inside and outside of the car.  
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Warning  
Be aware when the boot is opening or closing. Make sure that no persons are in the vicinity of the boot when it is in mo-  
tion. Always use the boot access functions with caution.  
Do not interfere with the boot's support arms, these are highly pressurised and tampering with them can result in serious  
injury.  
After use, ensure that the boot is fully closed.  
Never leave children alone in the car. Children may be exposed to potentially harmful temperatures on hot or cold days, or  
may lock themselves in.  
Do not allow children to play in the car or play with any of the car's controls. This reduces the risk of injury to the child or  
inadvertent activation or deactivation of the car's features.  
Manual access  
If you're carrying a key with you, you can unlock the boot by gently pressing the rubberised button underneath the handle at the  
bottom of the boot hatch. Once unlocked, you can open the boot using the same handle.  
Important  
Handle the rubberised button with care to avoid damaging its electrical contact.  
When opening boot, use the handle to lift the boot hatch rather than the rubberised button.  
Using the standard key button  
The standard key has a boot hatch button which lets you lock, unlock, open and close the boot from a distance.  
Hands-free opening  
The hands-free feature lets you open the boot using foot movement. You can learn more about this feature in a separate section  
of this manual.  
Buttons on the boot's interior  
Press the boot closing button on the inner right side of the boot hatch to close it.  
You can also use the closing button to adjust how far the boot opens. This is useful if you want the boot hatch to stay within  
easy reach or if you are somewhere with a low ceiling, such as a garage.  
To close the boot and lock the car, press the boot locking button. If the boot can't lock for some reason, you will hear three  
beeps.  
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Note  
To ensure that your car locks when you press the boot locking button, make sure your key is somewhere where the car  
can detect it and that all of the car's side doors are closed.  
Dashboard button  
You can unlock and open the boot from inside the car using a button on the dashboard, next to the steering wheel.  
Press the dashboard button once to unlock the boot or press and hold it for a few seconds to open the hatch. The same button  
can then be used to close the hatch.  
Pinch protection  
The car can detect obstructions to the boot hatch when opening or closing. When pinch protection activates, you will hear a  
warning sound.  
If the boot hatch tries to close with an obstruction in the way, the boot will open fully. If pinch protection activates while the  
boot hatch is opening, the hatch will stop moving.  
Note  
If you don't open the boot hatch within a couple of minutes of unlocking it, it locks and arms the alarm automatically.  
6.2.3.1. Opening the boot hands-free  
If your hands are full and you have your key with you, just pass your foot under the rear bumper once to  
open the boot.  
The sensor picks up movement under the rear bumper. Any detected movements unlock the boot.  
Make sure you have your key with you.  
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Opening the boot  
1. Make a single kicking motion under the rear bumper and move back.  
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A short sound response indicates that the boot is about to open.  
Note  
Repeated foot movements cancel or reset the activation.  
Closing the boot  
When you want to use the hands-free feature for closing the boot, repeat the kicking motion once. A short sound response in-  
dicates that it's about to close.  
If the function appears to be unresponsive, keep in mind that any obstructions to the sensor, such as mud, may interfere with it  
responding properly.  
6.2.3.2. Adjusting boot opening height  
You can adjust how much the boot hatch opens.  
If you often park in places with a low ceiling, such as a garage, you may want to lower the boot opening height. You can also  
raise the boot opening height to have more room to access the boot.  
Once adjusted, the boot hatch will continue to open to the newly set height until changed again.  
1. Open the boot hatch to the desired height.  
Note  
To set a new boot opening height, the hatch needs to be opened at least halfway.  
2. Press and hold the hatch closing button on the bottom of the boot hatch for a few seconds to set the new height.  
Hatch closing button  
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You will hear two confirmation sounds when the new height has been set.  
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If you want to reset the max opening height, open the hatch manually to the fully open position. Then, press and hold the clos-  
ing hatch button until you hear the confirmation sounds.  
6.3. Locking and unlocking  
The car can be locked and unlocked in several different ways.  
You can lock and unlock the car in the following ways:  
with the buttons on the standard key or Care Key  
using the detachable key blade on the standard key  
using the keyless function[1]  
from the inside of the car with the door handles and lock buttons  
with the Volvo Cars app.  
Note  
Automatic locking while driving  
The doors and boot hatch lock automatically when you start driving, but the doors can still be opened from the inside.  
You can select which doors can be unlocked in settings.  
You can also turn the automatic lock while driving setting on or off.  
If you want to prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside, activate the child lock.  
When you use keyless locking, all of the doors need to be closed before the car can lock.  
If you lock the car using your standard key, only the driver's door needs to be closed. Once you close the rest of the doors and  
hatches, your car will indicate that it's locked.  
Lock indications  
Your car has a number of ways it can indicate whether the doors are locked. These include:  
The hazard lights flashing twice when the car locks. You can turn more locking feedback responses on or off in settings.  
Any locked doors being indicated with a small light next to the lock buttons in the door panels. The light turns off if that  
door is opened.  
The front door indication lights illuminating if all of the doors are locked. The lights turn off if any of the doors are opened.  
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.  
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The car detects that a key is within range and lets you lock and unlock by touching the door handles or boot hatch handle.  
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6.3.1. Keyless locking and unlocking  
The car's keyless locking and unlocking system allows you to lock and unlock the car by interacting with  
touch-sensitive areas on the door handles.  
To use the keyless function, you just need to carry your key with you. As long as the key is within your car's detection range and  
it has a sufficient battery level, you can lock and unlock the car by interacting with the different touch-sensitive areas on the  
door handles.  
Important  
Keyless locking and unlocking can be triggered when you wash your car if a key is in range.  
Keyless locking  
When carrying your key, you can lock the car by touching the small indentation on the outer part of the door handle.  
To lock the boot hatch without using a key, you can use the locking button on the lower edge of the hatch. If you press this but-  
ton, the car will lock once the boot is closed.  
Boot hatch locking button  
It's also possible to lock the doors while the boot hatch is still open. Once you've locked the rest of the car using the door  
handle, the boot hatch will lock too once it's closed.  
Tip  
Closing the windows with keyless locking  
You can close all of the side windows and the panoramic roof at the same time by holding a finger against the indenta-  
tion on the outside of the door handle.  
Keyless unlocking  
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With keyless unlocking, your car unlocks automatically when you pull the door handle while carrying your key.  
Door handle touchpoint  
There is also a rubberised button under the boot hatch's handle which you can press to unlock the car.  
Note  
Make sure to only touch one of the touch-sensitive areas on the door handle at a time, either the one for locking or the  
one for unlocking. If you grip the handle while touching the lock surface, the keyless function might not work properly.  
6.3.2. Locking and unlocking using the key buttons  
You can use the buttons on the standard key and Care Key to lock or unlock the car, including the fuel filler  
flap.  
Tip  
Pressing the key's buttons once controls the locking and unlocking behaviours. Pressing and holding the different  
buttons controls different features related to opening and closing, such as opening the boot and automatic window  
closing. You can learn more about these features in the relevant section of the manual.  
Locking the car  
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Close the driver's door and press the locking button.  
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The car locks. Any open doors or hatches will be locked once you close them.  
The alarm is armed.  
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Note  
If you lock the car while a key is still inside, that key is temporarily deactivated. If anyone is inside the car when this  
happens, they will still be able to open the doors. The locked-in key will be activated again when you unlock the car  
with another valid key.  
If you press the lock button with the boot hatch still open, make sure you don't leave the key inside the car when you  
close the hatch. If the car detects that the key is still inside, the boot will not lock.  
Unlocking the car  
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Press once on the unlocking button.  
The car unlocks.  
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The alarm is disarmed.  
Note  
Automatic relocking  
If you don't open any of the doors or the boot hatch for a couple of minutes after unlocking, the car relocks automat-  
ically so that you don't accidentally leave it unlocked.  
Unlocking the boot hatch  
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Press once on the boot hatch button.  
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The boot unlocks.  
The alarm remains armed on the side doors.  
If the key isn't working  
If the car doesn't respond to the key's buttons, try changing the key battery. As a backup, you can use the detachable key blade  
to lock or unlock the car.  
6.3.3. Locking and unlocking using the detachable key blade  
There's a detachable key blade inside the standard key that you can use as a backup for locking and  
unlocking.  
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Note  
When you unlock and open the car using the detachable key blade, the alarm will be triggered.  
Finding the key blade  
1. Hold the key with the Volvo logo facing upwards.  
Slide the small catch on the keyring bracket to the side and slide the front shell away from the bracket.  
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The front shell detaches.  
2. Lift the front shell off and locate the key blade underneath it.  
Unlocking with the key blade  
3. Go to the front door on the left-hand side of the car. Pull out the door handle to its end position.  
4. Turn the key clockwise 45 degrees clockwise so that it is pointing straight backwards.  
5. Turn the key back 45 degrees anticlockwise back to its starting position and remove it.  
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The door can be opened.  
The alarm triggers.  
Deactivating the alarm  
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6. Place the key on top of the key symbol in the backup reader.  
Location of the backup reader inside the tunnel console's storage compartment  
Note  
When using the backup reader, make sure that the area is free of other car keys, metal objects and electronics such as  
mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers. Such objects could disrupt the reader.  
7. Press the brake pedal and select a gear.  
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The alarm deactivates.  
Locking with the key blade  
8.  
Note  
You can lock the front door on the left-hand side in the same way that you unlocked it.  
Each of the other doors has a lock reset in their side that needs to be pressed in using the key blade.  
Insert the key blade into the keyhole to reset the lock. Make sure it's fully inserted.  
Location of the key reset  
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Important  
A door's lock reset only locks that particular door, not all doors.  
If the child lock is active when you lock a rear door with the key blade, that door can't be opened from the outside  
or the inside. To unlock it, you need to use the buttons on the key, the central locking button, the keyless locking  
system or the Volvo Cars app.  
6.3.4. Locking and unlocking from inside the car  
You have several options for locking or unlocking the car from the passenger compartment.  
The central lock can be controlled from the front seats using the buttons on each respective door.  
Locking the whole car  
Press the lock symbol  
on the central lock button.  
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All of the doors, the boot hatch and the fuel filler flap are locked.  
Unlocking the whole car  
Press the unlock symbol  
on the central lock button.  
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Depending on your settings, only the selected door or all doors unlock, as well as the boot hatch and fuel filler flap.  
Unlocking with the front door handles  
Pull the front door handle.  
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Depending on your settings, only the selected door or all doors unlock, as well as the boot hatch and fuel filler flap.  
Unlocking a rear door with the door handle  
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Note  
The child lock needs to be deactivated to unlock the rear doors.  
Pull the rear door handle once.  
The door unlocks and opens.  
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6.3.5. Activating child lock  
You can activate and deactivate the child lock with a button in the driver's door.  
Important  
When driving with children in the rear seats, check that the rear doors are secured with an active child lock.  
The child lock can increase passenger safety in the rear seats. When the child lock is active, the passengers in the rear seats are  
unable to open the rear doors or operate the rear windows.  
The driver maintains control over the windows, and the car can be opened from the outside if it is unlocked.  
Activating child lock  
1.  
Location of the child lock button in the door panel  
With the ignition turned on, press the child lock button in the door panel.  
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The child lock is activated.  
The indication light on the child lock button illuminates and a message is shown in the driver display to confirm that the  
lock is on.  
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You can deactivate the child lock by following the same steps you took to activate it.  
If the child lock is active when you switch the car off, it will remain active the next time the car is started.  
6.3.6. Settings for locking and unlocking  
You can customise how your car reacts when locking or unlocking.  
Note  
Different settings affect how and when your car is locked. Make sure to familiarise yourself with the different options and  
how they affect the locking and unlocking behaviours.  
You can customise many of your car's general locking behaviours. For example, you can turn feedback responses on or off. You  
can also choose whether only one or all of the doors should unlock when you use the touch points on the door handles.  
Tip  
Closing the sun blind automatically  
You can turn on Auto-close sunroof curtain in settings to make the sun blind close automatically after 15 minutes if the  
car is parked and locked in warm weather. This helps ensure a comfortable passenger compartment temperature and pro-  
tects the car's upholstery from fading in the sun.  
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6.3.6.1. Adjusting locking and unlocking settings  
You can adjust several of your car's locking and unlocking responses and behaviours in settings.  
Important  
Changing locking and unlocking settings  
Enabling or disabling certain features affects how and when your car locks and unlocks. Make sure you familiarise your-  
self with the different key types as well as the locking and unlocking features. Misunderstanding a feature might lead you  
to believe that your car is locked when it isn't.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Controls → Locking.  
3. Adjust your locking and unlocking settings.  
Warning  
Volvo recommends not leaving people or pets in a locked car.  
Some regions have laws prohibiting people or pets being left inside a locked vehicle.  
6.4. Anti-theft  
Your car has systems and features which help to make your car secure when it's locked.  
When the car is locked, some functions and systems are either shut down or activated to help protect the car from theft.  
Warning  
Do not leave your keys unattended in your car. They can be used to disable the security systems.  
Alarm  
The alarm is automatically armed when you lock the car from the outside. It's also disarmed automatically when you unlock the  
car using the standard key's buttons or the key tag.  
If you unlock the door using the detachable key blade, you need to deactivate the alarm manually.  
Steering wheel lock  
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The steering wheel lock is activated when the engine is switched off and you lock the car from the outside. If you leave the car  
unlocked, the steering wheel lock will be activated automatically after a while.  
When you unlock the car from the outside, the steering wheel lock is deactivated.  
Immobiliser  
The immobiliser is an anti-theft system that prevents your car from being driven until it's started using a valid key. If your car  
can't find the key or fails to authenticate it, your car will remain immobilised. If the key can't be found or has a low battery, a no-  
tification appears in the centre display.  
Double lock  
The double lock feature allows you to simultaneously lock your car from the outside and the inside. This is to prevent unauthor-  
ised attempts to open the car using the inner door handles.  
It activates with a delay of a few seconds after the car is locked from the outside. Once the car is double-locked, it can't be un-  
locked from the inside. If a door is opened within the delay time, double lock is disabled and the alarm is deactivated.  
Warning  
Do not lock the car from the outside if anyone is still inside it. Double locking means that the vehicle cannot be unlocked  
or opened from the inside.  
The driver remains responsible for the well-being and safety of anyone left in the car.  
Some regions have laws prohibiting people or pets being left inside a locked vehicle.  
6.4.1. Alarm  
The alarm helps deter unwanted interference with your car when it's parked.  
The alarm is automatically enabled when you lock the car and disabled when you unlock the car with the standard key or key  
tag.  
If you unlock the car using the detachable key blade, the alarm will sound until you put the key on the backup key reader in the  
tunnel console's cup holder.  
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Alarm indicator  
The alarm indicator is a light located in the centre of the dashboard, just in front of the windscreen. The indicator confirms when  
the alarm is enabled with a flashing red light.  
Triggering the alarm  
When armed, the alarm will trigger if:  
a door, the bonnet or the boot is opened.  
movement is detected in the passenger compartment.  
the car is raised or towed.  
the battery or siren is disconnected.  
Once the alarm is triggered, the following happens:  
The alarm sound starts.  
The alarm indicator and the warning lights will flash for up to 5 minutes.  
The alarm cycle restarts several times over if whatever triggered the alarm isn't resolved.  
Stopping the alarm  
Unlocking the car while the alarm is triggered will stop any alarm sounds and lights. The alarm indicator will continue to flash  
rapidly for some time to highlight that there was a recent potential security issue.  
Tip  
Avoid triggering the alarm by mistake  
Some steps you can take to avoid unintentionally triggering the alarm are:  
Closing all of the windows when you leave the car.  
Closing the panoramic roof.  
Reducing the alarm sensitivity in settings.  
Aiming the airflow so that it doesn't point upwards in the passenger compartment.  
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Important  
Do not make any changes or additions to the alarm system, or it may not work properly.  
6.4.1.1. Activating and deactivating the alarm  
In most cases, you can use your key to turn the alarm on or off. If this isn't working, you can turn the alarm  
off manually.  
Unlocking the car to disarm it usually works. However, in certain situations, you need to disable it manually.  
Note  
Reducing the alarm sensitivity  
It's not possible to lock the car without enabling the alarm. You can, however, reduce the alarm sensitivity in settings.  
Switching off a triggered alarm  
If the alarm has been triggered, you can turn it off using the unlock button on your standard key or Care Key. If your key's  
buttons don't work, you have to disable the alarm manually.  
Disabling the alarm manually  
1. Place the key on top of the key symbol in the backup reader.  
Location of the backup reader inside the tunnel console's storage compartment  
Note  
When using the backup reader, make sure that the area is free of other car keys, metal objects and electronics such as  
mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers. Such objects could disrupt the reader.  
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2. Press the brake pedal and select a gear.  
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The alarm deactivates.  
6.4.1.2. Reducing the alarm sensitivity  
Reduce the alarm sensitivity when you expect significant movement in or around the car when parked.  
This setting is especially useful if the car is parked where it can be affected by external motion, such as when travelling on a  
ferry.  
Note  
Check the alarm indicator if you are unsure about how the car is reacting.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Controls → Locking → Reduce alarm sensitivity.  
3. Turn reduced alarm sensitivity on or off.  
Reduced alarm sensitivity resets to off at the start of a new driving session.  
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Related Topics

Keys Standard key Care Key Key tag Replacing the standard key's battery Opening and closing Opening the bonnet Closing the bonnet Boot access Locking and unlocking Keyless locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking using the key buttons Locking and unlocking using the detachable key blade Locking and unlocking from inside the car Activating child lock Settings for locking and unlocking Anti-theft Alarm

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