2016 VOLVO XC90 T8 tailgate

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Tailgate opening button on the lighting panel
Open the tailgate by pressing the button on the lighting panel, pressing the
button on the
remote key or by using the optional foot move- ment sensor under the rear bumper.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactwith the front seat backrests. This could impede the function of the WhiplashProtection System (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.
WARNING
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Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
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Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Raising/lowering the rear-end of the vehicle *
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make attaching a trailer 2
simpler.
2 An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.

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Locks and remote keys
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked in vari- ous ways and there are several types of remotekeys that can be used.
Locking/unlocking/opening/closingThe vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the passenger compartment, using the buttons onthe remote key or by using the optional PassiveEntry system where it is only necessary to have akey in your possession to lock or unlock thedoors. On models equipped with a power tailgate *, the
tailgate can be opened/closed by moving your foot under a sensor * beneath the rear bumper.
If for any reason a remote key does not function properly, it may be necessary to replace its bat-teries but the vehicle can always be locked orunlocked manually using the remote key'sdetachable key blade.
Remote keyThe remote key does not have to be physicallyhandled in order to start the engine because thevehicle is equipped with the standard PassiveStart system (the key only needs to be in thefront part of the passenger compartment). If thevehicle is equipped with the optional PassiveEntry system that enables keyless entry and start,the key can be anywhere in the vehicle when theengine is started. Models with Passive Entry
* also have an extra,
smaller key without buttons called a Key Tag. Additional keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Immobilizer (p. 231)
• Alarm (p. 226)
• Child safety locks (p. 228)
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 238)
• Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 242)
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 243)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 244)
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
Alarm
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
• a door/hood/tailgate are opened
• the battery is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected
If a problem is detected in the alarm system, a message will be displayed in the instrumentpanel. Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself; this could affect theinsurance policy on the vehicle. Contact a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

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Arming the alarm
–Lock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's lock button, pressing the outer indenta- tion for locking on one of the door handles1
or by pressing the tailgate's rubberized pres-sure plate 1
.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power tail- gate *, the button on the lower edge of the
tailgate can also be used to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the alarm
–Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's unlock button, pressing the pressure-sensitive area on the inside of one of the door handles 1
or by pressing the tailgate's
rubberized pressure plate 1
.
Turning off a triggered (sounding) alarm
–Press the remote key's unlock button or put the ignition in mode I by turning the start
knob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm has been trig- gered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off
• All turn signals flash for 5 minutes or untilthe alarm is turned off If the door that triggered the alarm is left open,
the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.
Alarm indicatorA red indicator light on the upper side of the dashboard shows the alarm's status:
• Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds: the alarm is armed
• Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm hasbeen disarmed until the ignition has been put in mode
I (turn the start knob to START and
release it): the alarm has been triggered
Related information
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 228)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 228)
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Automatically arming/disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the remote key (and the alarm has been disarmed) but nodoor or the tailgate has been opened within2 minutes, the vehicle will automatically relockand the alarm will re-arm. In certain markets, the alarm will be re-armed automatically after a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 226)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key (p. 228)
Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with the detachable key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the back-up key reader in the cup holder
2. Place the remote key on the back-up keyreader in the tunnel console's cup holder.
3. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The alarm will turn off.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 226)
• Detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 228)
Child safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from inadvertently opening one of the rear doors frominside the vehicle.
Electronic * activation/deactivationThe electronic child safety locks can be acti- vated/deactivated as long as the ignition is notcompletely switched off and this can be done forup to two minutes after the engine has beenswitched off if no door has been opened. To activate:
Child safety lock button on the driver door control panel
1. Switch on the ignition or start the engine.

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Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance of the vehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions, such as locking and unlocking the vehicle, which are activated by pressing the
or buttons, have a range
of approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle. Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle canalso be locked or unlocked with the key blade. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless use 5
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the tailgate as shown in the illustra-tion. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle key
not found Removed from vehicle will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle and the O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad has been pressed or when all of the doors have been closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys- tem (p. 230)
Remote key
The remote key is used to lock/unlock the vehi- cle and must be in the passenger compartmentin order to start the engine.
The standard remote key (left) and the Key Tag (right)
In models with the standard Passive Start system, the remote key only needs to be in the front sec-tion of the passenger compartment or in the tun-nel console cup holders in order to start theengine. The keyless Passive Entry system for locking/ unlocking the vehicle is available as an option.This system has a range of approximately 5 feet(1.5 meters) from the sides of the vehicle orapproximately 3 feet (1 meter) from the tailgate.With this system, a remote key can be anywherein the vehicle.
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NOTE
Avoid placing the remote key closer than approx. (4-6 in.) (10-15 cm) to any metallicobjects or electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets, laptops or chargers.
If interference persists, unlock the vehicle with the detachable key blade and place the remotekey in the backup key reader in the tunnel con-sole cup holder to disarm the alarm.
WARNING
Always remove the remote key from the pas- senger compartment when leaving the vehicle and ensure that the ignition in mode 0, espe-
cially if there are children in the vehicle.
Ordering new keysTwo remote keys are provided with the vehicle (a Key Tag 6
is also included for vehicles equipped
with the optional Passive Entry system). Addi- tional keys (a total of 12) can be ordered andused with the vehicle.
Loss of a remote keyIf a remote key is lost, the others should be takenwith the vehicle to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost remote keymust be erased from the system. The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: •
on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Key TagIn addition to the two remote keys provided, a smaller third key, called a Key Tag, is also provi-ded for vehicles equipped with the optionalPassive Entry system. This key functions in the same way as a standard remote key but does not have a detachable key blade and its battery cannot be replaced; a newKey Tag has to be ordered.
The remote key's buttons
The remote key has four buttons: one on the left side and three on the right side

Lock: Press to lock the doors/tailgate and
arm the alarm.
Unlock: Press to unlock the driver's door
and disarm the alarm. Press again to unlock the other doors and the tailgate. This settingcan be changed in the center display's Set-tings menu.
Tailgate: Press to unlock the tailgate only
(and disarm the alarm for the tailgate). On vehicles equipped with the power tailgate *,
press and hold to open the tailgate. Press
6 The Key Tag is also referred to as a Sport key. This key is designed to be waterproof to a depth of approximately 30 ft (10 meters) for up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and around water.

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and hold to close an open tailgate (an audi- ble warning signal will sound).

Panic alarm: Press to attract attention dur-
ing emergency situations. To activate, press
and hold this button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals and horn. To deactivate,
wait approximately 5 seconds and press the button again (the panic alarm will also deac-tivate automatically after several minutes).
InterferenceMetallic objects or electromagnetic fields mayinterfere with the remote key's function. Avoidplacing the remote key within 4-6 in. (10-15 cm)of a cell phone or a metallic object. If interference persists, use the remote key's detachable key blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder.
Loss of a remote keyIf a remote keys is lost, a new one can beordered. The other keys should be taken with thevehicle to a Volvo retailer or authorized independ-ent locksmith. As an anti-theft measure, the codeof the lost remote key must be erased from thesystem. The number of registered keys for thevehicle can be found in the center display's Topview.
Related information
• Remote key's range (p. 235)
• Detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 232)
Detachable key blade Your vehicle's remote key contains a detachable key blade that can be used to unlock the driver'sdoor, etc. A Volvo retailer can provide you with the key blade's unique code.
Using the detachable key bladeThe remote key's detachable key blade can be used to:
• Unlock the driver's door if the central locking system cannot be activated using the remotekey
• Lock all doors
• Activate/deactivate the mechanical childsafety locks in the rear doors
The Key Tag 7
does not have a detachable key
blade.
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Detaching the key blade
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) toward you and move the button on lower edge of the key near thekey ring to the right. Slide the front coverslightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Remove the key blade.
After use, press the key blade back into
its position in the key, put the cover back on the key and slide it into position.
> A click indicates that the cover is correctly in place.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking with the detachable key blade (p. 248)
• Child safety locks (p. 228)
Foot movement tailgate operation
*
The foot movement sensor * simplifies opening or
closing the tailgate if your hands are full. 8
The foot movement sensor is located to the left of cen- ter under the rear bumper
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NOTE
One of the remote keys must be in your pos- session or within range when you are behindthe vehicle in order to activate the foot move-ment sensor, even if the tailgate is alreadyunlocked. This is done to help prevent thesensor from inadvertently opening the tail-gate, for example, in a car wash. Be sure that the key is not within range when the vehicle is in an automatic carwash.
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Models equipped with the optional power tailgate only.
9 If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate/diffuser *, the sensor is located under the left corner of the bumper.