2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE tailgate

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* Option/accessory.
244 The keyless system for locking/unlocking the
doors and tailgate (Passive Entry*) is available as
an option. This system has a range in a semicircle
with a radius of approximately 1.5 meter (5 feet)
out from the driver's door and approx. 1 meter
(3 feet) out from the tailgate.
With keyless start in combination with keyless
locking and unlocking, the remote key can be
located anywhere in the passenger compartment
or cargo compartment in order to start the
engine.
Each remote key supplied with the vehicle can be
linked to a driver profile with unique settings for
the vehicle. When a key with a specific profile is
used, the vehicle settings are adjusted according
to that profile.
Buttonless key, Key TagFor vehicles equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking*, a smaller, lighter and button-less key
(Key Tag 4
) is also provided. It works the same
way as the regular remote key as regard keyless
start and keyless locking and unlocking. The key
is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters
(30 feet) for up to 60 minutes. It does not have a
detachable key blade and its battery cannot be
replaced.
Remote key buttons The remote key has four buttons, one on the left side
and three on the right
3
. Locking - Press once to lock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the
alarm.
Press and hold to close all windows. Unlocking - Press once to unlock the
doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm.
Press and hold to open all windows at the
same time. This total airing function can be
used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot
weather. Tailgate - Unlock and disarm the tailgate
only. On vehicles equipped with the power
tailgate*, press and hold to automatically
open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audible warning signal will
be given). Panic alarm - Used to attract attention in
emergency situations. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press twice
within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals
and horn. To deactivate, wait at least 5 sec-
onds and press the button again. If no action
is taken, the panic alarm will deactivate auto-
matically after 3 minutes.
WARNING If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure that
power to the power windows and panoramic
roof* is cut off by always taking the remote
key with you when you leave the vehicle. 4
Även kallad sportnyckel.
3 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
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KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
246 Locking and unlocking using the
remote key
All doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked simultaneously using the buttons on
the remote key.
Locking with remote key Remote key
5
.
– Press the button on the remote key to
lock.
To activate the locking sequence, the driver's
door must be closed 6
. If any of the other doors or
the tailgate are open, they will be locked and the
alarm will be armed once they are closed.
NOTE Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
key in the vehicle.
If the remote key or Key Tag is left in the
vehicle, it will be deactivated when the
vehicle is locked and the alarm set using
another valid key. The deactivated key will
be reactivated when the vehicle is
unlocked.
If the remote key or Red Key is left in the
vehicle, it will be deactivated even if the
vehicle is locked using Volvo On Call, and
will be reactivated when the vehicle is
unlocked using Volvo On Call or by
pressing the unlock button on the key.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not
left in the cargo compartment when the tail-
gate is closed and the entire vehicle is
locked
7
.
Unlocking with remote key
– Press the button on the remote key to
unlock.
Automatic relocking
If none of the doors or tailgate are opened within
two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-
matically relock. This function reduces the risk of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Remote key not working
NOTE Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again.
If the remote key is not working to lock or unlock
the vehicle, its battery may be discharged. Use
the detachable key blade to lock/unlock the driv-
er's door instead.
Related information

Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 247)
Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
(p. 247)
Remote key (p. 243) 5
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
l.
6 If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking, all side door\
s must be closed.
7 If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is\
detected inside the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is clos\
ed.*

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247

Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 249)
Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 255) Settings for remote and inside door
unlock
Several different sequences are available for
remote unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking Remote and
Interior Unlock .
3.

Select alternative:
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
Single Door
- unlocks the driver's door. Press the remote
key unlock button twice to unlock all doors.
The settings made here also affect central lock-
ing using the inside door handle.
Related information
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 246)
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 262) Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tail-
gate while keeping the rest of the vehicle locked. Use the button on the remote key to disarm and
unlock the tailgate.

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248 1.
Press the button on the remote key.
>

The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.
Press lightly on the rubberized pressure
plate under the tailgate handle to open
the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the button on the remote key
>

The tailgate will unlock and open. How-
ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.
Related information
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 246)
Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 266) Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meters (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.
Keyless use 8 The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range
of the system's antennas.For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag
must be within the shaded areas shown in the
illustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius of
approx. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of the
vehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from the tail-
gate.
NOTE The functions of the remote control key can
be disrupted by ambient radio waves, build-
ings, topographical conditions, etc. The vehi-
cle can always be locked/unlocked using the
key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle while the engine is running, the
warning message
Vehicle key not
found Removed from vehicle will be
displayed in the instrument panel and an audible
signal will sound when the last door is closed. The message will disappear when the key is
returned to the vehicle and the O button on the
right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or
when the last door is closed again.
8 Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

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Pressure-sensitive surfaces
Door handle
There are indentations on the outside of the
outer door handles for locking, and pressure-sen-
sitive surfaces on the inside of the handles for
unlocking.Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
NOTE
It is important that only one pressure-sensi-
tive surface is activated at a time. If the han-
dle is grasped at the same time as the lock
area is pressed, there is a risk that double
commands may be sent. This may cause the
requested action (locking/unlocking) to be
delayed or not performed at all.
Tailgate
The tailgate handle has a rubberized pressure
plate that can only be used for unlocking.
NOTE Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.
Related information

Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 259)
Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 261) Keyless locking and unlocking*
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from out-
side using the door or tailgate handles if the
vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock-
ing (Passive Entry)*.
NOTE One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to be
possible.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

||KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
260 Rubberized pressure plate on the tailgate used only for
unlocking.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.
Keyless locking
All of the doors have to be closed before the
vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgate can
be open when a door handle is used for locking. –
To lock, touch the marked area on the out-
side of one of the door handles after the
door is closed or press the button on the
lower edge of the tailgate 12
before it is
closed.
>

The lock indicator light in the windshield
will flash to confirm that the vehicle is
locked.
To close all door windows at the same time -
place your finger on the pressure-sensitive
indentation on the outside of the door handle and
hold it there until the side windows have closed.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not
left in the cargo compartment when the tail-
gate is closed and the entire vehicle is locked.
If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tail-
gate will not lock when it is closed.
Keyless unlocking
–
To unlock, grasp a door handle or press the
rubberized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle.
>
The lock indicator light in the windshield
will go out to confirm that the vehicle is
unlocked. Open the doors or tailgate as
usual.
Automatic relocking
If none of the doors or tailgate are opened within
two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-
matically relock. This function reduces the risk of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Related information
Keyless unlock settings* (p. 261)
Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 261)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258) 12
Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.

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Keyless unlock settings*
Several different sequences are available for
keyless unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking Keyless Unlock
3. Select alternative:
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
Single Door
- unlocks the selected door.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 259)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258) Keyless tailgate unlock*
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
key. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.
in a pocket or bag.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic lock-
ing mechanism. To open the tailgate:
1.

Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate
on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage.
NOTE One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range behind the vehicle for unlocking
to be possible. 2. Lift the outer handle to fully open the tail-
gate.
CAUTION
Only light pressure on the rubberized pres-
sure plate is necessary to release the tail-
gate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and do
not apply force to the rubberized pressure
plate. Too much force can damage the
pressure plate's electrical connections. Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also pos-
sible using a foot movement under the rear
bumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehicle
through the cargo compartment.
Related information

Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 259)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258)
Remote key range (p. 248)
Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 270)

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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262 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

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258)
Remote key range (p. 248) 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. 13
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*).