EX30 / Keys & locking

How to find the locking and unlocking settings in a Volvo EX30

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARVolvo EX30 2025, UK online manual (24w17), as reviewed 25 October 2026. Match the menu labels and installed software in your car.

Automatic locking is not a substitute for checking the vehicle is secure. Do not leave people or pets in a locked car.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Lock responses and unlocking behaviour are adjusted under Controls, then Locking. Available choices depend on the key and installed features. Read each choice before enabling it and always check that the car actually locks when you leave.

Step by step

1Open vehicle controlsTap the car icon in the bottom bar.
2Find locking optionsSelect Controls → Locking. Review the options your car actually offers rather than assuming every key supports the same functions.
3Adjust and verifyChange the required locking or unlocking behaviour. Afterwards, check the driver door is locked when leaving the vehicle.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Common questions

Can I assume it locked automatically?+

No. The driver remains responsible for checking that the car is locked.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

EX30 Adjusting locking and unlocking settings — Volvo Support UK ↗

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