tailgate VOLVO XC90 2018 Owner´s Manual

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InterferenceElectromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may interfere with the remote key's functions for key- less start and keyless locking and unlocking *.
NOTE
Avoid storing the remote control key near metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cellphones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).
If you experience interference, use the remote key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle andplace the remote key in the backup key reader inthe tunnel console cup holder to disarm thealarm.
NOTE
When the remote control key is placed in the cup holder, make sure that no other vehiclekeys, metal objects or electronic devices (e.g.cell phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) arefound in the cup holder. Multiple vehicle keysclose to each other in the cup holder can dis-rupt their functionality.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 239)
• Remote key range (p. 241) •
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 242)
• Detachable key blade (p. 248)
• Red Key - restricted remote key
* (p. 246)
• Electronic immobilizer (p. 250)
Locking and unlocking using theremote key
All doors, tailgate and fuel filler door can be locked and unlocked simultaneously using thebuttons on the remote key.
Locking with remote key
Remote key.
–Press the button on the remote key to
lock.

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240 To activate the locking sequence, the driver's door must be closed
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. 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 Key Tag in the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is leftin the vehicle, it will be deactivated when thevehicle is locked and the alarm set usinganother valid key. The deactivated key will be reactivated when the vehicle is unlocked.
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 notleft 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 relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-matically relock. This function reduces the risk ofinadvertently 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. Usethe detachable key blade to lock/unlock the driv-er's door instead.
Related information
• Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 240)
• Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key(p. 241)
• Remote key (p. 237)
• Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 242)
• Locking and unlocking with detachable keyblade (p. 249)
Settings for remote and inside doorunlock
Several different sequences are available for
remote unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLockingRemote 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. 239)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 255)
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If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking, all side doors 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 closed. *

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Unlocking the tailgate using theremote 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.
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 willremain locked and armed. To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub- berized pressure plate on the undersideof the tailgate handle and open the tail-gate. If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes, it will be relocked and thealarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate
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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. 239)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate
*
(p. 259)
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 meter (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.
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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 forunlocking.
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 lockarea is pressed, there is a risk that doublecommands may be sent. This may cause therequested action (locking/unlocking) to bedelayed 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 iswithin range.
Related information
• Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 252)
• Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 254)
Keyless locking and unlocking *
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from out- side using the door or tailgate handles if thevehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock- ing (Passive Entry) *.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

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Rubberized pressure plate on the tailgate used only for unlocking.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to bepossible.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Keyless lockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgate canbe 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 thedoor is closed or press the button on the lower edge of the tailgate 11
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-sensitiveindentation on the outside of the door handle andhold 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 notleft in the cargo compartment when the tail-gate is closed and the entire vehicle is locked 12
.
Keyless unlocking
–To unlock, grasp a door handle or press the rubberized pressure plate on the undersideof 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 asusual.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened withintwo minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-matically relock. This function reduces the risk ofinadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Related information
• Keyless unlock settings
* (p. 254)
• Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 251)
11 Applies to vehicles with power tailgate *.
12 If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed.

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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 CarLockingKeyless 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. 252)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 251)
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 unlockingto 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 donot apply force to the rubberized pressureplate. Too much force can damage thepressure plate's electrical connections.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also pos- sible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehiclethrough the cargo compartment.
Related information
•
Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 252)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 251)
• Remote key range (p. 241)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 263)

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Antenna locations for the start andlock 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 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.
Related information
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 251)
• Remote key range (p. 241)
Locking and unlocking from insidethe 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
.
13 The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *).
14 Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *).
15 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle 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.
> Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the selected door will be unlocked andopened. To change this setting, tap
Settings
My CarLockingRemote 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).
> 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. 240)
• Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle(p. 257)
• Activating and deactivating child safety locks(p. 257)
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Provided 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 using a button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
> 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
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Press and hold the
button on the dash-
board.
> The tailgate will open.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 255)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate
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(p. 259)
Activating and deactivating childsafety 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. 255)
Opening and closing the power
tailgate
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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.