Valet Locking; Information Display - Volvo 2008 S40 Owner's Manual

NOTE
This does not arm the alarm or lock the trunk.
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05 Locks and alarm

Valet locking

Valet locking function
By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet locking feature enables you to block access to the
trunk and glove compartment for e.g., valet parking or when the car is brought to the retailer for service.
With the valet locking function activated:
The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked
The engine can be started
The glove compartment and trunk cannot be unlocked
Access to the trunk is blocked (the trunk lid cannot be unlocked or opened, and the rear seat backrests are locked in the
upright position)
Activating the valet locking function
Begin by removing the key blade from the remote control (see
Insert the key in the glove compartment lock.
Turn the key blade 180° clockwise to lock the glove compartment and disconnect the trunk from the central locking
system (a message appears in the information display).
Remove the key blade from the glove compartment lock.
NOTE
The rear seat backrests must also be locked in the upright position.
To do so, insert the key blade into the locks located on the upper outboard edge of the backrests.
Passenger's side: Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the backrest.
Driver's side: Turn the key clockwise to lock the backrest.
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