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–Move your foot in a kicking motion* under therear bumper.
Closing
To close17 the power tailgate, do one of the fol-lowing:
–Press the button on the lower edge ofthe tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically – thetailgate will remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours afterthe tailgate was opened. After this time,the tailgate must be closed manually.
If the tailgate has been open for more than30 minutes, it will automatically closeslowly.
–Press and hold the button on theremote key.
>The tailgate closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds – the tailgate willremain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-board.
>The tailgate closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds – the tailgate willremain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion* underthe rear bumper.
>The tailgate closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds – the tailgate willremain 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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–Press the button on the lower edge ofthe tailgate to close and simultaneously lockboth the tailgate and doors (all doors mustbe closed in order to lock).
>The tailgate closes automatically – thetailgate and doors lock, and the alarm* isarmed.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must bewithin 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, openand close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closing
Interrupt opening or closing by doing one of thefollowing:
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. Thetailgate can then be opened or closed manually.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, itwill open the next time it is activated.
Pinch protection
If 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 whenoperating 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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In the event of alarm system failure
If a problem is detected in the alarmsystem, a symbol and the messageAlarm system failure Servicerequired will appear in the instrumentpanel. Contact a workshop - an authorized Volvoworkshop is recommended.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter any of thecomponents in the alarm system yourself. Anysuch attempt could affect the terms and con-ditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 268)
Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarm
Lock and arm the vehicle by:
pressing the lock button on the remote key
.
touch the marked surface on the outside ofthe door handle or the rubberized pressure
plate on the tailgate21.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless lock-ing/unlocking* and power tailgate*, the button
on the lower edge of the tailgate can alsobe used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every othersecond when the vehicle is locked and the alarm isarmed.
Disarming the alarm
Unlock 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 plate21.
21Only vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking* (Passive Entry).