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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. 17
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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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 be
closed 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 to
be possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing* func-
tions are used, three audible signals will
sound if the key is not detected close
enough 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 to
damage 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 of
the tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The
trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enough
force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch
protection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop moving
and an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a long
audible signal will sound and the tailgate will
return to the programmed maximum opening
position.
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 of
the 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. They
are preloaded with high pressure and can
cause injury if opened.
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In the event of alarm system failureIf a problem is detected in the alarm
system, a symbol and the message
Alarm system failure Service
required will appear in the instrument
panel. Contact a workshop - an authorized Volvo
workshop is recommended.
NOTE Do not attempt to repair or alter any of the
components in the alarm system yourself. Any
such attempt could affect the terms and con-
ditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
•
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 269) Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarmLock and arm the vehicle by:
• pressing the lock button on the remote key •
touch the marked surface on the outside of
the door handle or the rubberized pressure
plate on the tailgate 21
.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless lock-
ing/unlocking * and power tailgate*, the button on the lower edge of the tailgate can also
be used to lock and arm the vehicle. A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every other
second when the vehicle is locked and the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarmUnlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by:
• pressing the unlock button on the remote
key •
grip a door handle or press the tailgate's rub-
berized pressure plate 21
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Only vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking* (Passive Entry).