2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 tailgate

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In rear door*
Lock button with indicator light in rear door.
Illuminated indicator lights in each door indicate that that particular door is locked. If any door isunlocked and opened, the indicator light in thatdoor will go out. The lights in the other doors willremain illuminated.
Related information
•Lock confirmation settings (p. 239)
• Welcome Light (p. 161)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
Lock confirmation settings Settings for how the vehicle confirms locking and unlocking can be adjusted in the center dis-play's Settings menu.
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Tap
Visible Locking Feedback to deacti-
vate the function or to select when the vehi- cle should provide a visible response: during
Lock, Unlock or Both.
4. Select to receive an audible response when locking the vehicle by marking
Audible
Locking Feedback.
Folding door mirrors * confirmation
1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Select
Fold Mirror When Locked to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
Related information
• Lock indication (p. 238)
Remote key
The remote key is used to lock and unlock doors and the tailgate. The remote key must be in thevehicle in order to start the engine.
Remote control key, on left, and button-less key ((Key Tag) *), on right.
The remote key is not physically used to start the ignition because the vehicle is standard-equippedwith keyless start (Passive Start). To start thevehicle, the key must be in the front section ofthe passenger compartment, e.g. in the driver'spocket or in a cup holder in the tunnel console.

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240 The keyless system for locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate (Passive Entry
*) is available as
an option. This system has a range in a semicircle with a radius of approximately 1.5 meter (5 feet)out from the driver's door and approx. 1 meter(3 feet) out from the tailgate. With keyless start in combination with keyless locking and unlocking, the remote key can belocated anywhere in the passenger compartmentor cargo compartment in order to start theengine. Each remote key supplied with the vehicle can be linked to a driver profile with unique settings forthe vehicle. When a key with a specific profile isused, the vehicle settings are adjusted accordingto that profile.
Buttonless key, Key TagFor vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking *, a smaller, lighter and button-less key
(Key Tag 3
) is also provided. It works the same
way as the regular remote key as regard keyless start and keyless locking and unlocking 4
. It does
not have a detachable key blade and its battery cannot be replaced.
Remote key buttons
The remote key has four buttons, one on the left side and three on the right.
Locking - Press once to lock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the alarm. Press and hold to close all windows.
Unlocking - Press once to unlock the
doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm. Press and hold to open all windows at the same time 5
.
Tailgate - Unlock and disarm the tailgate
only. On vehicles equipped with the power tailgate *, press and hold to automatically
open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audible warning signal will sound).

Panic alarm - Used to attract attention in
emergency situations. Press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds or press twicewithin 3 seconds to activate the turn signalsand horn. To deactivate, wait at least 5 sec-onds and press the button again. If no actionis taken, the panic alarm will deactivate auto-matically after 3 minutes.
WARNING
If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure that power to the power windows and panoramic roof * is cut off by always taking the remote
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
NOTE
Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is leftin the vehicle, it will be deactivated when thevehicle is locked and the alarm set usinganother valid key. The deactivated key will be reactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
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4 The key is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters (30 feet) for up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and around water.
5 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot weather.

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InterferenceElectromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may interfere with the remote key's functions for key- less start and keyless locking and unlocking *.
NOTE
Avoid storing the remote control key near metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cellphones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).
If you experience interference, use the remote key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder to disarm thealarm.
NOTE
When the remote control key is placed in the cup holder, make sure that no other vehiclekeys, metal objects or electronic devices (e.g.cell phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) arefound in the cup holder. Multiple vehicle keysclose to each other in the cup holder can dis-rupt their functionality.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 241)
• Remote key range (p. 243) •
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)
• Red Key - restricted remote key
* (p. 248)
• Electronic immobilizer (p. 252)
Locking and unlocking using theremote key
All doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked simultaneously using the buttons onthe remote key.
Locking with remote key
Remote key.
–Press the button on the remote key to
lock.

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242 To activate the locking sequence, the driver's door must be closed
6
. If any of the other doors or
the tailgate are open, they will be locked and the alarm will be armed once they are closed.
NOTE
Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is leftin the vehicle, it will be deactivated when thevehicle is locked and the alarm set usinganother valid key. The deactivated key will be reactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still open, make sure that the remote key is notleft in the cargo compartment when the tail-gate is closed and the entire vehicle is locked 7
.
Unlocking with remote key
–Press the button on the remote key to
unlock.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-matically relock. This function reduces the risk ofinadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Remote key not working
NOTE
Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.
If the remote key is not working to lock or unlock the vehicle, its battery may be discharged. Usethe detachable key blade to lock/unlock the driv-er's door instead.
Related information
• Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 242)
• Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key(p. 243)
• Remote key (p. 239)
• Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Locking and unlocking with detachable keyblade (p. 251)
Settings for remote and inside doorunlock
Several different sequences are available for
remote unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLockingRemote and
Interior Unlock.
3. Select alternative:
•
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
•
Single Door
- unlocks the driver's door. Press the remote key unlock button twice to unlock all doors.
The settings made here also affect central lock-ing using the inside door handle.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 257)
6
If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking, all side doors must be closed.
7 If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is detected inside the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed. *

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Unlocking the tailgate using theremote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tail- gate while keeping the rest of the vehicle locked.
Use the button on the remote key to disarm and
unlock the tailgate.
1. Press the button on the remote key.
> The lock and alarm indicator on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the vehi- cle is no longer fully armed. The tailgate will be unlocked but remain closed. However, the side doors willremain locked and armed. To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub- berized pressure plate on the undersideof the tailgate handle and open the tail-gate. If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes, it will be relocked and thealarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate
* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the
button on the remote key
> The tailgate will unlock and open. How- ever, the side doors will remain locked and armed.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key(p. 241)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate
*
(p. 261)
Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance from the vehi-cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and unlocking, which are activated by pressing
or
, have a range of approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless use 8
The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range of the system's antennas.
8
Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry *) only.

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Pressure-sensitive surfaces
Door handle
There are indentations on the outside of the outer door handles for locking, and pressure-sen-sitive surfaces on the inside of the handles forunlocking.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
NOTE
It is important that only one pressure-sensi- tive surface is activated at a time. If the han-dle is grasped at the same time as the lockarea is pressed, there is a risk that doublecommands may be sent. This may cause therequested action (locking/unlocking) to bedelayed or not performed at all.
Tailgate
The tailgate handle has a rubberized pressure plate that can only be used for unlocking.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Related information
• Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 254)
• Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 256)
Keyless locking and unlocking *
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from out- side using the door or tailgate handles if thevehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock- ing (Passive Entry) *.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

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Rubberized pressure plate on the tailgate used only for unlocking.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to bepossible.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Keyless lockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgate canbe open when a door handle is used for locking.
–To lock, touch the marked area on the out- side of one of the door handles after thedoor is closed or press the button on the lower edge of the tailgate 11
before it is
closed.
> The lock indicator light in the windshield will flash to confirm that the vehicle is locked.
To close all door windows at the same time -place your finger on the pressure-sensitiveindentation on the outside of the door handle andhold it there until the side windows have closed.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still open, make sure that the remote key is notleft in the cargo compartment when the tail-gate is closed and the entire vehicle is locked 12
.
Keyless unlocking
–To unlock, grasp a door handle or press the rubberized pressure plate on the undersideof the tailgate handle.
> The lock indicator light in the windshield
will go out to confirm that the vehicle is unlocked. Open the doors or tailgate asusual.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened withintwo minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-matically relock. This function reduces the risk ofinadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Related information
• Keyless unlock settings
* (p. 256)
• Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 256)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 253)
11 Applies to vehicles with power tailgate *.
12 If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed.

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Keyless unlock settings *
Several different sequences are available for keyless unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLockingKeyless Unlock
3. Select alternative: •
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
•
Single Door
- unlocks the selected door.
Related information
• Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 253)
Keyless tailgate unlock *
The tailgate can be opened using the remote key. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.in a pocket or bag.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic lock- ing mechanism.
To open the tailgate:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle for unlockingto be possible.
2. Lift the outer handle to fully open the tail-gate.
CAUTION
•Only light pressure on the rubberized pres- sure plate is necessary to release the tail-gate's locking mechanism.
• Use the handle to lift the tailgate and donot apply force to the rubberized pressureplate. Too much force can damage thepressure plate's electrical connections.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also pos- sible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehiclethrough the cargo compartment.
Related information
•
Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 253)
• Remote key range (p. 243)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 265)