2019 VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE tailgate

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Antenna locations for the start andlock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and
lock system13 that uses a number of integratedantennas positioned throughout the vehicle.
Under the cup holder in the front section ofthe tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear
door14
In the upper front section of the right-side
rear door14
In the cargo compartment14

WARNING
Individuals with an implanted pacemakershould 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.

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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*(p. 252)
Remote key range (p. 242)
Locking and unlocking from insidethe vehicle
The doors and tailgate can be locked andunlocked 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 infront door.

Unlocking using the front door buttons
–Press the button to unlock all side doorsand the tailgate.
13The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).14Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).

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Alternative unlocking method
Alternative unlocking method using side door openinghandle15.
–Pull either of the side door inside openinghandles and release.
>Depending on the remote key settings,either all doors will be unlocked or just theselected door will be unlocked andopened.
To change this setting, tap Settings
My CarLockingRemote andInterior Unlock in the Top view of thecenter display.

Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors mustbe closed).
>All doors and the tailgate will lock.

Locking using the rear door button *
Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in reardoor.
The lock buttons in the rear doors only lock/unlock that particular door.

Unlocking the rear door
1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the reardoor.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the
rear door16.
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Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 241)
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle(p. 258)
Activating and deactivating child safety locks(p. 258)
15The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.16Provided 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 usinga button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
>The tailgate will unlock and can beopened from the outside by pressing therubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2.With the optional power tailgate* -
Press and hold the button on the dash-board.
>The tailgate will open.

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Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Opening and closing the power tailgate*(p. 260)
Activating and deactivating childsafety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children fromopening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.There is an electric safety lock* and a manualsafety lock.

Activating and deactivating electric
child safety locks *
The electric child safety lock can be activatedand deactivated in any ignition mode higher than0. The lock can be activated and deactivated upto 2 minutes after the ignition is turned off if nodoor has been opened.
Button for electric activation and deactivation.
1. Turn on the ignition and select any ignitionmode higher than 0.

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Automatic locking when driving
The doors and tailgate will automatically lockwhen the vehicle begins to move.

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Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Opening and closing the power
tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed automat-ically with the optional power tailgate.

Opening
To open the power tailgate, do one of the follow-ing:
–Press and hold the button on theremote 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 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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Closing and locking 17
–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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Related information
Setting a maximum height for the power tail-gate* (p. 263)
Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 264)
Remote key range (p. 242)
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 tobe opened in a garage with a low ceiling.
Setting maximum opening height:
1.Open the tailgate to the desired openingheight.

NOTE
It is not possible to program an opening posi-tion lower than half-open tailgate.
2.Press the button on the lower edge ofthe 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 buttonon the tailgate for at least 3 seconds.
>Two audio signals will sound to indicatethat 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.

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Opening and closing the power tailgate*(p. 260)

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Foot movement tailgate operation*
To make it easier to operate the tailgate whenyour 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 rearbumper18.
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be withinrange 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 withyour foot under the left section of the rearbumper. Take a step back. Do not touch thebumper.
>A brief audible signal will be heard whenopening or closing is activated - the tail-gate will open/close.
If the tailgate is open, it will close19 whenthe foot motion sensor is activated.
If several opening attempts have been madewithout 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 whilethe tailgate is opening or closing to stop itsmovement.
The remote key does not need to be within rangeof the vehicle to interrupt opening or closing.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, itwill open the next time it is activated.

NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function ifthere 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.
18If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.19Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.