tailgate VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 User Guide

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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*.
NOTEAvoid storing the remote control key near
metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cell
phones, 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 and
place the remote key in the backup key reader in
the tunnel console cup holder to disarm the
alarm.
NOTE
When the remote control key is placed in the
cup holder, make sure that no other vehicle
keys, metal objects or electronic devices (e.g.
cell phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are
found in the cup holder. Multiple vehicle keys
close to each other in the cup holder can dis-
rupt their functionality.
Related information
•
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Remote key range (p. 243) •
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)
• Red Key - restricted remote key* (p. 248)
• Electronic immobilizer (p. 252) 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.
–
Press the button on the remote key to
lock.

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242 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 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.
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
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.
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 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. 242)
• Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
(p. 243)
• Remote key (p. 239)
• Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 251) 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. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) 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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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. 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.
To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub-
berized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle and open the tail-
gate.
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. 241)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) 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 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. 254)
• Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 256) 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)*. Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

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unlocking.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to be
possible.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.
Keyless lockingAll 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 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-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
12
.
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 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 of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Related information
• Keyless unlock settings* (p. 256)
• Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 256)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253) 11
Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.
12 If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when i\
t is closed.

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256 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. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253) 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. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253)
• Remote key range (p. 243)
• Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 265)

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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
•
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
. 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*).
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.
>

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).
>
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.
>

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.
>

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.