VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owners Manual

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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.
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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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2. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel.
>The message Rear child lock Activated
will be shown in the instrument panel and
the indicator light will illuminate to show
that the child safety locks are activated.
When the electric child safety locks are activated:
• the rear windows can only be opened using
the driver's door control panel
• the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside.
To deactivate the child safety locks:
– Press the button on the driver's door control
panel.
>
The message Rear child lock
Deactivated will be shown in the instru-
ment panel and the indicator light will go
out to show that the child safety locks are
deactivated.
When the engine is turned off, the current setting
will be saved. If the locks were activated when
the engine was turned off, they will remain acti-
vated the next time the engine is started. Symbol
Message Meaning Rear child
lock Acti-
vated The child safety
locks are acti-
vated. Rear child
lock Deacti-
vated The child safety
locks are deacti-
vated.
Activating and deactivating manual
child safety locks Manual child safety lock (this is not the manual door
lock).
–
Use the detachable key blade in the remote
key to turn the control. The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the out-
side and the inside.
NOTE •
The door's knob control only locks that
specific door, not both rear doors simulta-
neously.
• There are no manual child safety locks on
models equipped with electronic child
safety locks.
Related information
•Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)

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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.

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Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the
rear bumper.
Closing the power tailgate
To close the tailgate 17
, do one of the following: –
Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close. > The tailgate will close automatically - the
tailgate will remain unlocked.
NOTE The button remains active 24 hours after the
tailgate was opened. After this time, the tail-
gate must be closed manually.
–
Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
>

The tailgate closes automatically and an
audible signal will sound - the tailgate will
remain unlocked. –
Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
>

The tailgate closes automatically and an
audible signal will sound - the tailgate will
remain unlocked.
– Move your foot in a kicking motion* under
the rear bumper.
>

The tailgate closes automatically and an
audible signal will sound - the tailgate will
remain unlocked. 17
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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Closing and locking 17
the power
tailgate
– Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock
the tailgate and doors (all doors must be
closed in order to lock).
>
The tailgate closes automatically - the tail-
gate and doors lock, and the alarm* is
activated.
NOTE •
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to
be possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing* func-
tions are used, three audible signals will
sound if the key is not detected close
enough to the tailgate.
CAUTION When operating the tailgate manually, open
and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-
tance, do not use force. This could lead to
damage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or closing by doing one of the
following:
• Press the button on the dashboard.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the close button on the underside of
the tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The
trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enough
force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch
protection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop moving
and an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a long
audible signal will sound and the tailgate will
return to the programmed maximum opening
position.
WARNING Be aware of the risk of serious injury when
operating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-
ing, make sure that no one is in the path of
the 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. They
are preloaded with high pressure and can
cause 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. 264)
• Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 265)
• Remote key range (p. 243) 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 to
be opened in a garage with a low ceiling.
Setting maximum opening height:
1.
Open the tailgate to the desired opening
height.
NOTE It is not possible to program an opening posi-
tion lower than half-open tailgate.
2.
Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate and hold for at least 3 seconds.
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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 button
on the tailgate for at least 3 seconds.
>

Two audio signals will sound to indicate
that the stored position has been erased.
The tailgate can then be opened to its
maximum position.
NOTE •
If the system has been working continu-
ously for a prolonged period of time, it will
be switched off to avoid overload. It can
be used again after approximately
2 minutes.
Related information
•
Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261)

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Foot movement tailgate operation*
To make it easier to operate the tailgate when
your hands are full, it can be opened and closed
by moving your foot in a forward kicking motion
under the rear bumper. The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear
bumper
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One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within
range behind the vehicle (approx. 1 meter (3
feet)) for opening and closing to be possible. This
applies even if the vehicle is unlocked in order to
prevent the trunk lid from inadvertently opening
e.g. at a car wash.
Foot movement operation Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
–
Make one slow forward kicking motion with
your foot under the left section of the rear
bumper. Take a step back. Do not touch the
bumper.
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A brief audible signal will be heard when
opening or closing is activated - the tail-
gate will open/close.
If the tailgate is open, it will always close 19
when the foot motion sensor is activated.
If several opening attempts have been made
without the remote key in range behind the vehi-
cle, foot movement operation will not be available
for 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 while
the tailgate is opening or closing to stop its
movement.
The remote key does not need to be within range
of the vehicle to interrupt opening or closing.
NOTE There is a risk of reduced or lost function if
there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt, etc.
on the rear bumper. Make sure to keep the
bumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inadver-
tently activated in a car wash or similar if the
remote 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 the
bumper.
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If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.
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266 To activate opening and closing using a foot
movement on a vehicle with skid plate, make a
kicking motion from the side of the vehicle. One
of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range
(approx. 1 meter (3 feet)) for opening and closing
to be possible.
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Related information
•
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261)
• Remote key range (p. 243) Private Locking
The glove compartment and the tailgate can be
locked using the private locking function to pre-
vent them from being opened, e.g. when the
vehicle is left at a workshop or with a valet.
The function button for private
locking is located in the center
display's Function view.
Depending on the current sta-
tus of the lock, Private
Locking Unlocked or Private Locking Locked will be dis-
played.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating private locking
(p. 267)

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Activating and deactivating private
locking
Private locking is activated using the function
button in the center display and a PIN code.
NOTE For the valet lock function to be activated the
car must be in at least ignition mode I.
Entering security code before initial useThe first time the function is used, a security
code must be selected. This code can then be
used to deactivate private locking if the selected
PIN code has been lost or forgotten. The security
code functions as a PUK (security) code for all
PIN codes used for private locking.
Save the security code in a safe place.
To create a security code:
1. Tap the button for private locking in Function
view. > A pop-up window will appear. 2.
Enter your security code.
> The security code is saved. The private locking function is now ready for activa-
tion.
If the system has been reset, the above proce-
dure will need to be repeated.
Activating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Function view. > A pop-up window will appear.
2.

Enter the code you would like to use to
unlock the glove compartment and the tail-
gate and tap Confirm.
>

The glove compartment and tailgate will
lock. A green indicator light will illuminate
next to the button in Function view to con-
firm locked status.
Deactivating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Function view. > A pop-up window will appear.
2.

Enter the code used for locking and tap
Confirm.
>

The glove compartment and tailgate will
unlock. The green indicator light next to
the button in Function view will go out to
confirm unlocked status.
NOTE If you have forgotten or lost your PIN code or
if the PIN code has been entered incorrectly
more than three times, the security code can
be used to deactivate private locking.
NOTE
If private locking is activated and the vehicle
is unlocked using Volvo On Call* or the Volvo
On Call* app, private locking will be deacti-
vated automatically.

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Related information
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Private Locking (p. 266) Alarm
The alarm emits sound and light signals if any-
one without a valid remote key attempts to break
into the vehicle or interferes with the start battery
or alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
• the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.
• a battery cable is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is turned off.
• All turn signals will flash for 5 minutes or
until the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is not recti-
fied, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 20
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Alarm indicator A red indicator light on the dashboard shows the
status of the alarm:
• Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds -
the alarm is armed.
• The indicator flashes quickly after the alarm
has been disabled for up to 30 seconds or
until the ignition is put in I mode by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releasing -
the alarm has been triggered. 20
Certain markets only.