Locking/unlocking the car from outside. Volvo 2007, 2008, S40, 2007 S40

05 Locks and alarm

Locking/unlocking the car from outside

Unlocking

The remote control unlock button can unlock the car in two different ways (select option in

personal preferences, see page 67):

• with one press unlock both doors and the boot lid

• with one press unlock the driver’s door and with a second press unlock the other door and the boot lid.

Locking

The remote control locks both side doors and the boot lid simultaneously. The door lock buttons and inside handles are disengaged.

The fuel filler flap cannot be opened if the car is locked with the remote control.

NOTE

The car can be locked

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even if a door or the boot lid is open. When the door is closed there is a risk that the keys will be locked in.

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Applies to certain markets

WARNING

Be aware that you can be locked in the car if it is locked from the outside with the remote control. You cannot leave the car using any of the controls inside the car.

Automatic relocking

If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened within two minutes of unlocking, all are locked again automatically (does not apply to locking from inside). This function prevents the car from being left unlocked unintention-

ally. For cars with alarms, see page 106.

Automatic locking

When the speed of the car exceeds 7 km/h the doors and boot lid can be locked automatically.

When the function is activated and the doors have been locked they can be opened in two ways:

• pull one of the door handles twice

• press the unlock button by the door handle.

The function can be activated/deactivated by

means of personal preferences, see page 67.

Locking and unlocking

Boot lid

Unlocking

Unlocking boot lid only:

– Press the boot lid unlock button on the remote control.

Locking

If the doors are locked when the boot lid is closed then it remains unlocked. Lock with the remote control or from inside to lock the both doors and the boot lid.

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