2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID buttons

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.239

The remote key's buttons
The remote key has four buttons: one on the left sideand three on the right side
Lock: Press to lock the doors/tailgate andarm the alarm.
Unlock: Press to unlock the driver's doorand disarm the alarm. Press again to unlockthe 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). Onvehicles equipped with the power tailgate*,press and hold to open the tailgate. Pressand 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, pressand hold this button for at least 3 seconds orpress it twice within 3 seconds to activate
the turn signals and horn. To deactivate,wait approximately 5 seconds and press thebutton again (the panic alarm will also deac-tivate automatically after several minutes).

Interference
Metallic 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'sdetachable key blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder.

Loss of a remote key
If 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.

Loss of a remote key
If 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 ofregistered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keyscan be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer.
You can also obtain additional or duplicateremote 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/orlocksmiths 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.

Related information
•Remote key's range (p. 240)
•Detachable key blade (p. 242)
•Changing the remote key's battery (p. 235)
•Driver profiles (p. 181)

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Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote keymust be within a certain distance of the vehicle.

Manual use
The remote key's functions, such as locking andunlocking the vehicle, which are activated by
pressing the or buttons, have a rangeof approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle.
Buildings or other obstacles may interfere withthe 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 closerand try again.

Keyless use 3
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the PassiveEntry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote keymust 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 toambient 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 thevehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle keynot found Removed from vehicle will be dis-played in the instrument panel and an audiblesignal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle andthe O button on the right-side steering wheelkeypad has been pressed or when all of thedoors have been closed again.

Related information
•Remote key (p. 238)
•Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 247)
Red Key*
The Red Key (also referred to as a restrictedkey) makes it possible to limit several of the vehi-cle's functions to help ensure that it is operatedsafely, for instance if the vehicle is used by ayoung driver.
A Red Key makes it possible to limit the vehicle'smaximum speed, add speed reminders and limitthe audio system's volume. Several of the vehi-cle's safety systems will also always be active.Otherwise, this key functions in the same way asa standard remote key.
One or more Red Keys can be ordered from aVolvo retailer after the vehicle has been pur-chased. A total of 11 keys can be programmedand used for the same vehicle, one of which hasto be a standard remote key.

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Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.243
Foot movement tailgate operation*
The foot movement sensor* simplifies opening or
closing the tailgate if your hands are full.5
The foot movement sensor is located to the left of cen-ter under the rear bumper6

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 whenthe vehicle is in an automatic carwash.

Operation
Kicking motion under the sensor's activation area
Opening/closing
–With the remote key within range, move yourfoot slowly forward in a kicking motion belowthe left section of the rear bumper withouttouching the bumper and take a step back.
>A brief audible signal will sound when thetailgate begins to open/close.
The tailgate can be closed (or closed and locked)
by pressing the or buttons on the lower
edge of the tailgate7.
It can also be operated manually or by pressingthe button on the lighting panel in the passengercompartment or on the remote key.
If several attempts have been made to open/close the tailgate using the foot sensor without aremote key within range, the function will timeout and will not be available for a short period.

NOTE
Foot operation may not be possible or func-tion normally if the sensor is obstructed bysnow, ice, dirt, etc.
5Models equipped with the optional power tailgate only.6If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate/diffuser*, the sensor is located under the left corner of the bumper.7Vehicles equipped with the optional Passive Entry system only.

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Interrupting opening/closing
–Move your foot slowly forward in a kickingmotion while the tailgate is opening/closingto stop its movement.
No remote keys need to be within range in orderto interrupt movement of the tailgate.

Vehicles equipped with a skid plate/
diffuser *
If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate/diffuser*, the sensor is located under the left cor-ner of the rear bumper.
Sensor location on vehicles equipped with a skid plate/diffuser*
To open/close the tailgate, make the kickingmotion from the side of the rear bumper.
Kicking motion under the sensor's activation area

Related information
•Power tailgate* (p. 251)
•Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 249)
•Remote key's range (p. 240)
Locking/unlocking from outside thevehicle
The buttons on the remote key can be used tolock or unlock all doors and the tailgate at thesame time. This can also be done without press-ing the remote key buttons on models equippedwith the optional keyless Passive Entry system.The power tailgate* can also be opened/closedby moving your foot under a sensor beneath therear bumper.
Locking and unlocking
The lock/unlock settings can be changed in thecenter display's Top view.
Go to: SettingsMy CarRemote Unlockand select Unlock All Doors or Driver DoorOnly.
In order to lock the vehicle, the driver's door mustbe closed. If the tailgate or any of the other doorsare open, they will be locked and the alarm will bearmed when they are closed.

NOTE
Be sure the remote key is outside of the vehi-cle before the other doors/tailgate are closedto help avoid locking the remote inside thevehicle.
The settings made for the Remote Unlock func-tion also affect the central locking system when a

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Unlocking
Pull a door handle to unlock and open the dooror press the rubberized button under the tailgateopening control. The lock indicator light on thedashboard will go out to show that the vehicle isunlocked and the alarm has been disarmed.
The lock/unlock settings can be changed in thecenter display's Top view:
Go to: SettingsMy CarKeyless Unlockand select All Doors or Single Door.

Automatic relocking
If no door or the tailgate is opened within twominutes after being unlocked, the vehicle willautomatically relock.

Remote door unlock
The vehicle can be unlocked using the Volvo OnCall app.

Related information
•Remote key (p. 238)
•Remote key's range (p. 240)
•Detachable key blade (p. 242)
•Alarm (p. 256)
•Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle(p. 246)
•Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 243)
•Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 249)
Locking/unlocking from inside thevehicle
The lock buttons on either of the front doors canbe used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail-gate at the same time. The rear doors can belocked using their respective lock buttons*.
The central locking system
Central locking/unlocking buttons and indicator lightson the front doors
–Press the button to lock the vehicle.
Press to unlock.
Unlocking
•Press the button to unlock all doors andthe tailgate.
•Pull the door opening handle on either of thefront doors. This will unlock the vehicle com-
pletely8 and the door will open.

Locking
–Press the button on either of the frontdoors to lock the vehicle (both front doorsmust be closed).

Lock buttons on the rear doors *
Lock button and indicator light in a rear door
The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlockeach door respectively.
8The unlock setting "All Doors" must be selected. If the setting "Driver door, then all" has been selected, only that door will unlock and open.

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Locking and unlocking confirmation
The turn signals can be used to indicate that thevehicle has been locked/unlocked with theremote key. These settings can also be changedin the center display's Top view by going to:
SettingsMy CarLockingLocking andUnlocking Feedback.

Exterior confirmation
•Locking: the turn signals flash once and the
door mirrors will fold in (retract)12
•Unlocking: the turn signals flash twice and
the door mirrors will fold out12
When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will onlybe given if all doors/tailgate and the hood areclosed.
If the vehicle is locked while only the driver's door
is closed13, all doors/tailgate will lock but confir-mation will only be given when all doors/tailgate/hood are closed.
Interior confirmation
Lock and alarm indicator light on the dashboard
A long flash indicates the vehicle is locked. Whilethe vehicle is locked, the indicator will flashbriefly.
LEDs in the lock buttons on the doors illuminatewhen the doors are locked.
Indicators in the interior lock buttons
Lock buttons in the front doors
Front door lock button and indicator light
Indicator lights on: all doors are locked.
If a door is opened, the lights in both doors willgo out.
12Models with electrically retractable door mirrors only.13This does not apply to vehicles equipped with the optional keyless Passive Entry system.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.251
Power tailgate*
The optional power tailgate can be opened/closed in several ways.
The power tailgate can be opened/closed using
the button on the lighting panel in the pas-
senger compartment, the on the remote key,by moving your foot under a sensor under therear bumper* or manually.

WARNING
When operating the tailgate manually, do notuse force to open or close it. This could resultin injury.
Buttons in the lower edge of the tailgate
Button on the lighting panel in the passenger compart-ment

Opening the tailgate
The power tailgate can be opened electrically by:
•Pressing and holding the button on thelighting panel until the tailgate begins toopen.
•Pressing and holding the button on theremote key until the tailgate begins to open.
•Pressing lightly on the rubber-covered buttonunder the tailgate's outside handle.
•Moving your foot under a sensor under therear bumper*.
Closing the tailgate
The tailgate can be closed by moving your footunder a sensor beneath the rear bumper*, bypressing the button on the lighting panel, withthe remote key or by pressing the button on the
lower edge of the tailgate*14
To close the tailgate15:
–Press the button on the lighting panel
or on the button on the remote key.
>The tailgate will close automatically andaudible signal will sound. This will notlock the tailgate.
Buttons on the lower edge of the tailgate
14Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system have a button to close the tailgate and a button to close and lock the tailgate.15See also the article "Foot movement tailgate opening/closing."

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–Press the button14 on the lower edge ofthe tailgate.
>The tailgate will close automatically butwill not be locked.
–Press the button14 on the lower edge ofthe tailgate.
>The tailgate will close automatically. Thetailgate and doors will also be locked andthe alarm will be armed.
If the remote key is not close enough to the tail-gate, automatic locking/unlocking/opening/clos-ing will not be possible. Three short audible sig-nals will sound.

Interrupting opening/closing
–This can be done in five ways:
•Press the button on the lighting panel
•Press the button on the remote key
•Press either of the buttons on the loweredge of the tailgate
•Press lightly on the rubber-covered buttonunder the tailgate's outside handle
•Move your foot under a sensor beneaththe rear bumper*
>The tailgate will stop moving
Programming the tailgate's maximum
opening angle
The tailgate's maximum opening angle can beprogrammed, for example, if the tailgate has to beopened in a garage with a low ceiling.
Programming the opening angle:
–Open the tailgate manually to the desiredangle and press and hold the closing buttonon the tailgate's lower edge for at least 3seconds. Release the tailgate.
>Two audible signals will sound to indicatethat the selected opening angle has beenstored.
Erasing tailgate programming
–Open the tailgate manually to its highestposition and press and hold the closing but-ton on the tailgate's lower edge for at least 3seconds. Release the tailgate.
>Two audible signals will sound to indicatethat the programmed opening angle hasbeen erased.
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closedcontinuously too long, the automatic functionwill be deactivated to avoid overloading theelectrical system. The automatic function canbe used again after approximately 2 minutes.
If the vehicle's battery has been discharged ordisconnected, or if the tailgate has been openfor more than 24 hours, the tailgate must beopened and closed once manually to resetthe system.

Pinch protection
If the tailgate is obstructed when being opened/closed, a pinch protection mechanism is acti-vated.
•While opening: the tailgate will stop movingand an audible signal will sound.
•While closing: the tailgate will stop andreturn to the currently programmed maximumopening position. An audible signal willsound.

WARNING
Pay attention to the risk of injury when open-ing/ closing the tailgate. Before opening/closing: Make sure that no one is in the pathof the tailgate as an injury could occur.
14Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system have a button to close the tailgate and a button to close and lock the tailgate.