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Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle The doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle using thecentral lock buttons in the front doors.
Central locking
Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in front door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–Press the button to unlock all side
doors and the tailgate.
Alternative unlocking method
Alternative unlocking method using side door open- ing handle 11
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–Pull either of the side door inside opening handles and release.
> Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the selected door will be unlocked andopened. To change this setting, tap
Settings
My CarLockingRemote and
Interior Unlock in the Top view of the
center display.
Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors
must be closed).
> All doors and the tailgate will lock.
Locking using the rear door button *
Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in rear door.
The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear
door.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door 12
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11 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
12 If the child lock is not activated.

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Related information
Settings for remote and inside door unlock (p. 242)
Unlocking the tailgate from inside thevehicle (p. 259)
Activating and deactivating child locks(p. 259)
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle The tailgate can be unlocked from the inside using the button on the dashboard.
–Press the button on the dashboard.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened from the outside by pressing the rubberized button on the handle.
With the optional power tailgate *:
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard.
> The tailgate will open.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 258)
Activating and deactivating child locks
The child locks help prevent the rear doors from being able to be opened from the inside.
The child lock can be either manual or elec- tric *.
Manual child lock
Manual child lock. This is not the manual door lock.
–Use the detachable key blade in the remote key to turn the control.
The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the outside and the inside.

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NOTE
The door's knob control only locks that specific door, not both rear doorssimultaneously.
There are no manual child locks onmodels equipped with electronic childlocks.
Electric child lock
*The electric child lock can be activated and deactivated in any ignition mode higher than0. The lock can be activated and deactivated
up to 2 minutes after the ignition is turned offif no door has been opened.
Button for activation and deactivation.
Light on – lock is activated.
Light off – lock is deactivated.
When the child lock is activated, the rear:
windows can only be opened using the buttons in the driver's door.
the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside.
If the child lock is activated when the vehicleis switched off, it will remain activated thenext time the vehicle is started.
Symbols and messages
Symbol Message Meaning
Rear child lock Acti-
vatedThe child lock is activated.
Rear child lock Deacti-
vatedThe child lock is deactivated.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 258)
Detachable key blade (p. 249)
Automatic locking when driving
The doors and tailgate will automatically lock when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 258)

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Closing and locking the tailgate using the buttons *
The buttons on the underside of the tailgate can be used to close and lock the vehicleautomatically.
Location of button(s) on underside of tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounterresistance, do not use force. This couldlead to damage and loss of function.
Closing 13
–Press the button on the underside of
the tailgate.
> The tailgate will close automatically and remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After thistime, the tailgate must be closed man-ually.
If the tailgate has been open for morethan 30 minutes, it will automaticallyclose slowly.
Locking 14
1.
Press the button on the underside of
the tailgate.
2. Close the trunk lid manually. >
The tailgate and doors will lock 15
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Closing and locking 16
–Press the button on the underside of
the tailgate.
> The tailgate closes automatically and
the vehicle locks 15
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NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlock-ing to be possible.
When the keyless locking or closing
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functions are used, three audible signalswill sound if the key is not detectedclose enough to the tailgate.
13 Vehicles with power-operated trunk lid.
14 Vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking.
15 All doors must be closed for the vehicle to lock.16Vehicles with keyless locking/unlocking and power-operated tailgate.

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Interrupting closing
Press the button on the dashboard.
Press the button on the remote key.
Press the close button on the underside of the tailgate 13
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Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
Using a foot movement
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Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops.The tailgate can then be opened or closedmanually. If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing,pinch protection will be activated.
When opening - the tailgate will stopmoving and an audible signal will sound.
When closing - the tailgate will stop, along audible signal will sound and the tail-gate will return to the programmed maxi-mum opening position.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening and closing. Before opening or closing, make sure that no one is near the tailgate's range ofmotion. Serious injury could occur. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the pre- loaded springs in the power tailgate struts.They are preloaded with high pressure andcan cause injury if opened.
Related information
Setting maximum opening height for the power tailgate
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Operating the tailgate with a foot move-ment
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Remote key range (p. 243)
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Vehicles with power-operated trunk lid.

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Setting maximum opening height for the power tailgate *
The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a certain height, for example if the tailgateneeds to be opened in a garage with a lowceiling.
Setting maximum opening height1. Open the tailgate manually to the desired opening height.
2. Press the
button on the lower edge of
the tailgate and hold it for about 3 seconds.
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate that the position has been stored.
NOTE
It is not possible to program an opening position lower than half-open tailgate.
Resetting maximum opening position1. Open the tailgate manually to the fully open position.
2. Press the
button on the lower edge of
the tailgate and hold it for about 3 seconds.
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate that the stored position has been erased.
NOTE
If the system has been working contin- uously for a prolonged period of time, itwill be switched off to avoid overload.It can be used again after approxi-mately 2 minutes.
Operating the tailgate with a foot movement
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To make it easier to operate the tailgate when your hands are full, it can be opened andclosed by moving your foot in a forward kick-ing motion under the rear bumper.
The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear bumper.
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle, approx.1 meter (3 feet), for opening and closing to bepossible. This applies even if the vehicle isunlocked in order to prevent the trunk lid frominadvertently opening e.g. at a car wash.

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Foot movement operation
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
–Make one forward kicking motion with
your foot under the left section of the rear bumper. Take a step back. Do not touchthe bumper.
> A brief audible signal will be heard when opening or closing is activated - the tailgate will open/close.
If several opening attempts have been madewithout the remote key in range behind thevehicle, foot movement operation will not beavailable for a short period of time. Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a kicking motion. This may prevent activation.
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot movement
–Make one forward kicking motion while
the tailgate is opening or closing to stop its movement.
The remote key does not need to be withinrange of the vehicle to interrupt opening orclosing of the tailgate. If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function if there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt,etc. on the rear bumper. Make sure to keepthe bumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inad- vertently activated in a car wash or similarif the remote key is within range.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 254)
Remote key range (p. 243)
Private Locking The tailgate can be locked using the private locking function to prevent it from beingopened, e.g. when the vehicle is left at aworkshop or with a valet.
The function button for pri- vate locking is located in thecenter display's Functionview. Depending on the cur-rent status of the lock,
Private Locking Unlockedor Private Locking Lockedwill be displayed.
Related information
Activating and deactivating private locking (p. 265)

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Activating and deactivating private lockingPrivate locking is activated using the function button in the center display and a PIN code.
NOTE
For the valet lock function to be activated the car must be in at least ignition mode I.
Two codes are used for private locking:
A security code, which is created the first time the function is used.
A PIN code, which is changed each timethe function is activated.
Entering security code before initial
use
The first time the function is used, a securitycode must be selected. This code can then beused to deactivate private locking if theselected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.The security code functions as a PUK (secur-ity) code for all PIN codes used for privatelocking. Save the security code in a safe place. To create a security code:
1. Tap the button for private locking in Func-
tion view.
> A pop-up window will appear.
2. Enter the desired security code and press
Confirm.
> The security code is saved. The private locking function is now ready for activa- tion.
Activating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Func- tion view.
> A pop-up window will appear.
2. Enter the code you would like to use to unlock the tailgate and tap
Confirm.
> The tailgate will lock. A green indicator light will illuminate next to the button in Function view to confirm locked status.
Deactivating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Func- tion view.
> A pop-up window will appear.
2. Enter the code used for locking and tap
Confirm.
> The tailgate will unlock. The green indi- cator light next to the button in Func- tion view will go out to confirmunlocked status.
Forgotten PIN codeIf you have forgotten your PIN code or enteredit incorrectly more than three times, the secur-ity code can be used to deactivate privatelocking. If the vehicle is unlocked using Volvo On Call or the Volvo On Call app, private locking willbe automatically deactivated.
Forgotten security code
If you have forgotten your security code, con- tact an authorized Volvo retailer for assistancedeactivating private locking.