Volvo XC90 (2019 year). Manual - part 15

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.

Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 261)

Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.

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Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 263)

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)*.

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

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Rubberized pressure plate on the tailgate used only for
unlocking.

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.

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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

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

Keyless unlock settings* (p. 263)

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

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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.

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Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 263)

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Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 261)

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:

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All Doors

- unlocks all doors at the same time.

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Single Door

- unlocks the selected door.

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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.

Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 261)

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

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Only light pressure on the rubberized pres-
sure plate is necessary to release the tail-
gate's locking mechanism.

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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.

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Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 272)

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Antenna locations for the start and

lock system

The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and
lock system

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

In the upper front section of the right-side
rear door

In the center of the rear seat backrest

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.

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Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 249)

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

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Press the

button to unlock all side doors

and the tailgate.

The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).

Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).

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Alternative unlocking method

Alternative unlocking method using side door opening
handle

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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

Settings

My Car

Locking

Remote and

Interior Unlock

in the Top view of the

center display.

Locking using the front door buttons

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Press the

button (both front doors must

be closed).
> All doors and the tailgate will lock.

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 door

1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear

door.

2. Pull the opening handle again to open the

rear door

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Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
(p. 266)

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Activating and deactivating child safety locks
(p. 266)

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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.

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.

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Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 264)

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Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 268)

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 ignition is turned off if no
door has been opened.

Button for electric activation and deactivation.

1. Turn on the ignition 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:

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the rear windows can only be opened using
the driver's door control panel

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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 ignition is switched off, the current set-
ting will be saved. If the child safety locks were
activated when the ignition was switched off, they
will remain activated the next time the ignition 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).

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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.

Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 264)

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The door's knob control only locks that
specific door, not both rear doors simulta-
neously.

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There are no manual child safety locks on
models equipped with electronic child
safety locks.

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Detachable key blade (p. 256)

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Automatic locking when driving

The doors and tailgate will automatically lock
when the vehicle begins to move.

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Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 264)

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 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

To close

the power tailgate, do one of the fol-

lowing:

–

Press the

button on the lower edge of

the tailgate to close.

> The tailgate will close automatically – the

tailgate will remain unlocked.

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The button remains active 24 hours after
the tailgate was opened. After this time,
the tailgate must be closed manually.

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If the tailgate has been open for more than
30 minutes, it will automatically close
slowly.

–

Press and hold the

button on the

remote key.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an

audible signal sounds – the tailgate will
remain unlocked.

–

Press and hold the

button on the dash-

board.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an

audible signal sounds – the tailgate will
remain unlocked.

–

Move your foot in a kicking motion* under
the rear bumper.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an

audible signal sounds – the tailgate will
remain unlocked.

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

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Press the

button on the lower edge of

the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock
both the tailgate and doors (all doors must
be closed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically – the

tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm* is
armed.

Setting a maximum height for the power tail-
gate* (p. 271)

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One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to
be possible.

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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 closing

Interrupt opening or closing by doing one of the
following:

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Press the button on the dashboard.

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Press the button on the remote key.

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Press the close button on the underside of
the tailgate.

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Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.

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Using a foot movement*.

Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The
tailgate can then be opened or closed manually.

If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it
will open the next time it is activated.

Pinch protection

If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough
force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch
protection will be activated.

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When opening - the tailgate will stop moving
and an audible signal will sound.

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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.

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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Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 272)

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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.

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.
> Two brief audio signals will sound to indi-

cate that the position has been stored.

Resetting to maximum opening position:

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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.

Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 268)

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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.

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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

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.

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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.
> 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 close

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
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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.

If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it
will open the next time it is activated.

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.

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.

If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.

Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.

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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.

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Opening and closing the power tailgate*
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Activating and deactivating private locking
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Private Locking

The tailgate and the glove compartment 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

Private

Locking Locked

will be dis-

played.

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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.

For the valet lock function to be activated the
car must be in at least ignition mode I.

Entering security code before initial use

The 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 locking

1. 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 locking

1. 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.

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.