Doors And Locks, Child Safety Lock; Unlocking Front Doors; Central Lock; Locking Doors - Volvo 240 User Manual

1987 Volvo 240
pg. 30 Doors and locks, Child safety lock

Unlocking front doors

Both front doors can be unlocked by using the starting (ignition) key. Turning the key 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise (right door: clockwise) lifts the lock buttons on the window ledge and the door can be opened
by pulling the handle.
To open a door from inside, the lock button must first be pulled up.
In wintertime, if the lock is frozen, be careful not to break the key in the lock. Thaw the ice by heating
the lock or the key. Use an electric heater with blower to prevent paint damage when thawing lock.

Central lock

The vehicle is equipped with a central lock system. This means the lock on the driver's door
automatically controls the locks on the other doors (including the trunk on Sedan models and the tailgate
on the wagon model).
It the driver's door is locked or unlocked, the other doors will automatically be locked or unlocked.

Locking doors

Both front doors can be locked by using the key. Turning the key 1/4 turn clockwise (left door) or
counter-clockwise (right door) locks the door.
The lock buttons should not be in the down (locked) position during driving. In case of an
accident, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle.
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