Auto door unlock

minng · Jun 1st, 2015, 17:50

Is there a setting that enables the auto unlocking of all doors when the driver's door is opened?

It's not a a major issue but is somewhat annoying when, in an almighty downpour, having got out of car, made way to the back to get umbrella, I discover the boot is still locked - as are all of the other doors. So, back round to the drivers door to press the unlock button and back to the boot. In the meantime I get well soaked.

I'm aware I could, as an alternative, use the key fob. End result much of a muchness time wise really. Would still have got soaked.

I'm aware I could solve the issue by cancelling the auto locking when car is moving but I'd rather keep that activated.

Clan · Jun 1st, 2015, 18:18

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Originally Posted by minng

Is there a setting that enables the auto unlocking of all doors when the driver's door is opened?

It's not a a major issue but is somewhat annoying when, in an almighty downpour, having got out of car, made way to the back to get umbrella, I discover the boot is still locked - as are all of the other doors. So, back round to the drivers door to press the unlock button and back to the boot. In the meantime I get well soaked.

I'm aware I could, as an alternative, use the key fob. End result much of a muchness time wise really. Would still have got soaked.

I'm aware I could solve the issue by cancelling the auto locking when car is moving but I'd rather keep that activated.

err just press the unlock button on the drivers door arm rest / door pull before you get out , nothing can be easier :-) ..

chiptivo · Jun 1st, 2015, 18:29

No Clan, I get what the Op is saying.
I too find it annoying.

I have the auto lock as I drive away, and do the same dance around the car when getting out and needing the boot opening etc..

Annoying, but I can't find a way around it. :/

minng · Jun 1st, 2015, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Clan

err just press the unlock button on the drivers door arm rest / door pull before you get out , nothing can be easier :-) ..

Oh yes, something COULD be easier. But I won't degrade myself or the spirit of this forum by alluding to what that might be.
I'm new here and hoped that this forum might be free of idiots such as you. But, sadly it's not.

Brodick · Jun 1st, 2015, 23:31

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Originally Posted by minng

I'm new here and hoped that this forum might be free of idiots such as you. But, sadly it's not.

Exactly, you are new here. Comments like that are not welcome on this forum.
Clans point is certainly valid.

There is no system to automatically - so either don't lock the doors whilst driving or so if you wish your doors to be locked whilst driving then you will need to get into a routine of pressing the unlock button before getting out the car.

Marc01 · Jun 2nd, 2015, 06:32

Car jacking is a particular problem especially in the Home Counties.......

Personally I prefer to disable auto lock to get around this issue, unless car jacking and people stealing from the boot of my car in transit becomes a problem.

minng · Jun 2nd, 2015, 08:34

[QUOTE=Brodick;1924177]Exactly, you are new here. Comments like that are not welcome on this forum.

Ah. So patronising, discourteous comment such as Clan's is welcome.

IainG · Jun 2nd, 2015, 08:48

Hi
My V50 is exactly the same. I just use the auto lock because it "feels" safer. When I get out I just press the unlock button. It is absolutely no hassle. Plus I feel happier that all the locks operate every time. There have been quite a few issues on here of locks failing(I feel that some of the issues are caused by lack of use of the lock solenoids)
I also automatically press the unlock if someone is about to get out, just saves them double pulling the catch.
I didn't see Clan's comment as discourteous or patronising just showing a work round that a lot of people use. But calling someone an idiot for giving a quick answer does seem discourteous.
Iain

minng · Jun 2nd, 2015, 11:21

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Originally Posted by IainG

Hi

I didn't see Clan's comment as discourteous or patronising just showing a work round that a lot of people use.
Iain

My original post makes clear that I'm aware of the manual unlocking button procedure - what you refer to as "a work round that a lot of people use".
What I was asking was: is there an option to autolock? That's all.
I wasn't expecting a response that commences with "err" (the implication is obvious) and terminates with "what can be easier" (patronising!)
Anyway, it's not worth further input on this subject. I have the answer.

BTW. Thanks to Chiptivo. He/she understands precisely.

Marc01 · Jun 2nd, 2015, 18:10

Minng, it's a forum sometimes replies will come across as curt and patronising, sometimes they will be other times they are meant as read.

I deactivated mine, as a safety point of view I prefer my doors unlocked just in case something terrible happens one day, which did happen to me once when a car I was passenger in was involved in a head on collision and we ended up on our roof, I was the only unhurt passenger but do remember the distress and panic trying to open doors that were locked automatically. So yeah for me I see no need to cocoon ourselves in our metal shells more than we have to unless such crimes are a common occurance in the area you commute through.

I would hope the Volvo unlocks in a collision, but I guess you have to weigh up your circumstances against what's more likely aggrivated car theft or an accident.

Jun 1st, 2015, 17:50	#1
minng New Member Last Online: Sep 8th, 2016 20:03 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Glasgow	Auto door unlock Is there a setting that enables the auto unlocking of all doors when the driver's door is opened? It's not a a major issue but is somewhat annoying when, in an almighty downpour, having got out of car, made way to the back to get umbrella, I discover the boot is still locked - as are all of the other doors. So, back round to the drivers door to press the unlock button and back to the boot. In the meantime I get well soaked. I'm aware I could, as an alternative, use the key fob. End result much of a muchness time wise really. Would still have got soaked. I'm aware I could solve the issue by cancelling the auto locking when car is moving but I'd rather keep that activated. __________________ V40 D2 R Design Power shift, Osmium grey, Winter pack, Rear parking sensors, Rain sensor wipers, Space saver spare wheel, Boot floor divider Last edited by minng; Jun 1st, 2015 at 17:57.

Jun 1st, 2015, 18:29	#3
chiptivo Premier Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 13:13 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: wirral	No Clan, I get what the Op is saying. I too find it annoying. I have the auto lock as I drive away, and do the same dance around the car when getting out and needing the boot opening etc.. Annoying, but I can't find a way around it. :/ __________________ Previous - S60 SE 2004 D5 (Owned 2010-2015) RIP Current - V40 R-Design NAV 2015 D2 (Owned 2015 -

Jun 2nd, 2015, 08:34	#7
minng New Member Last Online: Sep 8th, 2016 20:03 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Glasgow	[QUOTE=Brodick;1924177]Exactly, you are new here. Comments like that are not welcome on this forum. Ah. So patronising, discourteous comment such as Clan's is welcome. __________________ V40 D2 R Design Power shift, Osmium grey, Winter pack, Rear parking sensors, Rain sensor wipers, Space saver spare wheel, Boot floor divider

Jun 2nd, 2015, 06:32	#6
Marc01 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2017 20:11 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oxford	Car jacking is a particular problem especially in the Home Counties....... Personally I prefer to disable auto lock to get around this issue, unless car jacking and people stealing from the boot of my car in transit becomes a problem.

Jun 2nd, 2015, 08:48	#8
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:26 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi My V50 is exactly the same. I just use the auto lock because it "feels" safer. When I get out I just press the unlock button. It is absolutely no hassle. Plus I feel happier that all the locks operate every time. There have been quite a few issues on here of locks failing(I feel that some of the issues are caused by lack of use of the lock solenoids) I also automatically press the unlock if someone is about to get out, just saves them double pulling the catch. I didn't see Clan's comment as discourteous or patronising just showing a work round that a lot of people use. But calling someone an idiot for giving a quick answer does seem discourteous. Iain

Jun 2nd, 2015, 18:10	#10
Marc01 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2017 20:11 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oxford	Minng, it's a forum sometimes replies will come across as curt and patronising, sometimes they will be other times they are meant as read. I deactivated mine, as a safety point of view I prefer my doors unlocked just in case something terrible happens one day, which did happen to me once when a car I was passenger in was involved in a head on collision and we ended up on our roof, I was the only unhurt passenger but do remember the distress and panic trying to open doors that were locked automatically. So yeah for me I see no need to cocoon ourselves in our metal shells more than we have to unless such crimes are a common occurance in the area you commute through. I would hope the Volvo unlocks in a collision, but I guess you have to weigh up your circumstances against what's more likely aggrivated car theft or an accident.

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