2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 tailgate

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Antenna locations for the start andlock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and lock system 13
that uses a number of integrated
antennas positioned throughout the vehicle.
Location of the antennas.
Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear door 14
In the upper front section of the right-side rear door 14
In the center of the rear seat backrest 14
WARNING
Individuals with an implanted pacemaker should not allow the pacemaker to comecloser than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless sys-tem antennas. The aim of this is to preventdisturbances between the pacemaker and theKeyless system.
Related information
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 253)
• Remote key range (p. 243)
Locking and unlocking from insidethe vehicle
The doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle using the cen-tral lock buttons in the front doors. The lock but- tons in the rear doors * can be used to lock/
unlock that particular door.
Central locking
Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in front door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–Press the button to unlock all side doors
and the tailgate. Press and hold the
button to open all
side windows at the same time 15
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13 The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *).
14 Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *).
15 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot weather.

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Alternative unlocking method
Alternative unlocking method using side door opening handle.
–Pull either of the side door inside opening handles and release.
> Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the selected door will be unlocked andopened. To change this setting, tap
Settings
My CarLockingRemote and
Interior Unlock in the Top view of the
center display.
Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors must
be closed).
> All doors and the tailgate will lock.
Press and hold the
button to close all side
windows at the same time.
Locking using the rear door button *
Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in rear door.
The lock buttons in the rear doors only lock/ unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear
door.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door 16
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Related information
• Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 242)
• Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle(p. 259)
• Activating and deactivating child safety locks(p. 259)
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Provided the child safety lock is not activated.

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Unlocking the tailgate from insidethe vehicle
The tailgate can be locked from the inside using a button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened from the outside by pressing the rubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2. With the optional power tailgate
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Press and hold the
button on the dash-
board.
> The tailgate will open.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 257)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate
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(p. 261)
Activating and deactivating childsafety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. There is an electric safety lock * and a manual
safety lock.
Activating and deactivating electric child safety locks *
The electric child safety lock can be activated and deactivated in any ignition mode higher than 0. The lock can be activated and deactivated up
to 2 minutes after the engine is turned off if no door has been opened.
Button for electric activation and deactivation.
1. Start the engine and select any ignition
mode higher than 0.

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Automatic locking when driving
The doors and tailgate will automatically lock when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 257)
Opening and closing the power
tailgate
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The tailgate can be opened and closed automat- ically with the optional power tailgate.
Opening the power tailgateTo open the tailgate, do one of the following:
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-
board until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press lightly on the tailgate's outside handle.

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–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under the
rear bumper.
Closing the power tailgate
To close the tailgate 17
, do one of the following:
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tail-gate must be closed manually.
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal will sound - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal will sound - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal will sound - the tailgate will remain unlocked.
17Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.

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Closing and locking 17
the power
tailgate
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock the tailgate and doors (all doors must beclosed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically - the tail-
gate and doors lock, and the alarm * is
activated.
NOTE
• One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking tobe possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing
* func-
tions are used, three audible signals willsound if the key is not detected closeenough to the tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or closing by doing one of the following:
• Press the button on the dashboard.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the close button on the underside ofthe tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement
*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. Thetrunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing, pinchprotection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop movingand an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a longaudible signal will sound and the tailgate willreturn to the programmed maximum openingposition.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-ing, make sure that no one is in the path ofthe tailgate who could be injured by its move-ment. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the preloa- ded springs in the power tailgate struts. Theyare preloaded with high pressure and cancause injury if opened.
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Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.

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Related information
• Setting a maximum height for the power tail- gate
* (p. 264)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 265)
• Remote key range (p. 243)
Setting a maximum height for the
power tailgate
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The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a cer- tain height, for example if the tailgate needs tobe opened in a garage with a low ceiling.
Setting maximum opening height:
1. Open the tailgate to the desired opening height.
NOTE
It is not possible to program an opening posi- tion lower than half-open tailgate.
2.Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate and hold for at least 3 seconds.
> Two brief audio signals will sound to indi- cate that the position has been stored.
Resetting to maximum opening position:
–Move the tailgate manually to its highest possible position and press the
button
on the tailgate for at least 3 seconds.
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate that the stored position has been erased. The tailgate can then be opened to itsmaximum position.
NOTE
• If the system has been working continu- ously for a prolonged period of time, it willbe switched off to avoid overload. It canbe used again after approximately2 minutes.
Related information
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Opening and closing the power tailgate
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(p. 261)

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Foot movement tailgate operation *
To make it easier to operate the tailgate when your hands are full, it can be opened and closedby moving your foot in a forward kicking motionunder the rear bumper.
The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear bumper 18
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One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle (approx. 1 meter (3feet)) for opening and closing to be possible. Thisapplies even if the vehicle is unlocked in order toprevent the trunk lid from inadvertently openinge.g. at a car wash.
Foot movement operation
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
–Make one slow forward kicking motion with
your foot under the left section of the rear bumper. Take a step back. Do not touch thebumper.
> A brief audible signal will be heard when opening or closing is activated - the tail- gate will open/close. If the tailgate is open, it will always close 19
when the foot motion sensor is activated.
If several opening attempts have been made without the remote key in range behind the vehi-cle, foot movement operation will not be availablefor a short period of time. Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a kick-ing motion. This may prevent activation.
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot
movement
–Make
one slow forward kicking motion while
the tailgate is opening or closing to stop its movement.
The remote key does not need to be within rangeof the vehicle to interrupt opening or closing.
NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function if there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt, etc.on the rear bumper. Make sure to keep thebumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inadver- tently activated in a car wash or similar if theremote key is within range.
Vehicle with skid plate accessory *If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the sen- sor is located towards the left corner of thebumper.
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If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate *, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.
19 Applies to vehicles with power tailgate *.