2021 VOLVO V60 Owners Manual

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Keyless locking and unlocking *
With keyless locking and unlocking, touching the pressure-sensitive indentation on thedoor handle will lock or unlock the vehicle.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking tobe possible.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Keyless lockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgatecan be open when a door handle is used forlocking.
–Touch the marked area on the outside of one of the door handles after the door is closed. Or press the
button on the
lower edge of the tailgate before it is closed.
> The lock indicator light on the dash- board will flash to confirm that the vehi- cle is locked.
To close all door windows at the same time -place your finger on the pressure-sensitiveindentation on the outside of the door handle and hold it there until the side windows have closed.
Locking when the tailgate is open
If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still open, make sure that the remote key is not leftin the cargo compartment when the tailgate isclosed.
NOTE
If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tail- gate will not lock when it is closed.
Keyless unlocking–To unlock, grasp a door handle or lightly press the rubberized button on the under-side of the tailgate handle.
> The lock indicator light on the dash- board will stop flashing to confirm that the vehicle is unlocked.
The rubberized button on the tailgate can only be used for unlocking.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes after being unlocked, theywill automatically relock. This function reducesthe risk of inadvertently leaving the vehicleunlocked.

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Related information
Keyless unlock settings
* (p. 256)
Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 256)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 254)
Keyless unlock settings *
Several different sequences are available for keyless unlocking.
To change this setting: 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLockingKeyless
Unlock.
3. Select alternative:

All Doors – unlocks all doors at the
same time.

Single Door – unlocks the selected
door.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 255)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 254)
Keyless tailgate unlock *
With keyless locking and unlocking, the tail- gate can be unlocked by lightly touching therubberized button on the tailgate handle.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle for unlock-ing to be possible.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism. To open:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage.

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2. Lift the outer handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION

Only light pressure on the rubberized pressure plate is necessary to releasethe tailgate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and donot apply force to the rubberized pres-sure plate. Too much force can damagethe pressure plate's electrical connec-tions.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also possible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehi-cle through the cargo compartment.
Related information

Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 255)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 254)
Remote key range (p. 243)
Operating the tailgate with a foot move- ment
* (p. 263)
Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The antennas for the keyless start system and keyless locking system * are integrated in the
vehicle.
Location of the antennas:
Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear door 10
In the upper front section of the right-side rear door10
In the cargo compartment 10
WARNING
Individuals with an implanted pacemaker should not allow the pacemaker to comecloser than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keylesssystem antennas. The aim of this is to pre-vent disturbances between the pacemakerand the Keyless system.
Related information

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 254)
Remote key range (p. 243)
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Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking *.

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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
.
–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
.
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
.
Closing and locking 16
–Press the button on the underside of
the tailgate.
> The tailgate closes automatically and
the vehicle locks 15
.
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
.
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
* (p. 263)
Operating the tailgate with a foot move-ment
* (p. 263)
Remote key range (p. 243)
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Vehicles with power-operated trunk lid.