2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE tailgate

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Antenna locations for the start and
lock 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 come
closer than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless sys-
tem antennas. The aim of this is to prevent
disturbances between the pacemaker and the
Keyless system.
Related information
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253)
• Remote key range (p. 243) Locking and unlocking from inside
the 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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The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless l\
ocking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).
14 Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive E\
ntry*).
15 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicl\
e 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.
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Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the
selected door will be unlocked and
opened.
To change this setting, tap SettingsMy Car Locking Remote 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).
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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
.
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) 16
Provided the child safety lock is not activated.

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Unlocking the tailgate from inside
the vehicle
The tailgate can be locked from the inside using
a button on the dashboard. 1. Press the button on the dashboard.
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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* -
Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
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The tailgate will open.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) Activating and deactivating child
safety 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*
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.
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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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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*
The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a cer-
tain height, for example if the tailgate needs to
be 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.
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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.
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Two audio signals will sound to indicate
that the stored position has been erased.
The tailgate can then be opened to its
maximum position.
NOTE •
If the system has been working continu-
ously for a prolonged period of time, it will
be switched off to avoid overload. It can
be used again after approximately
2 minutes.
Related information
•
Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(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 closed
by moving your foot in a forward kicking motion
under the rear bumper. The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear
bumper
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One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within
range behind the vehicle (approx. 1 meter (3
feet)) for opening and closing to be possible. This
applies even if the vehicle is unlocked in order to
prevent the trunk lid from inadvertently opening
e.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 the
bumper.
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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 available
for 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 range
of 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 the
bumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inadver-
tently activated in a car wash or similar if the
remote 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 the
bumper.
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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*.