2022 Volvo S90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Keyless locking and unlocking
Operating the boot lid with foot movement
Being able to open and close the boot lid with a foot movement under the rear bumper makes things easier when your hands are full.
If the car is equipped with keyless locking and unlocking then you can open the boot lid with a foot movement. For closing, the car also needs to be equipped with power operated boot lid.
Note
The foot-operated boot lid function is available in two versions:
- Only opening with foot movement.
- Both opening and closing with foot movement.
Note that the function for closing with foot movement requires power operated boot lid.
The sensor is positioned to the left of centre in the bumper.
One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre (3 feet), for activation. This also applies if the car is unlocked.
Opening and closing with foot movement
Kicking motion within the detector’s activation area.
Make one forward kicking motion under the left part of the rear bumper. Then take a step back. The bumper must not be touched.
A short acoustic signal sounds when opening and closing is activated – the boot lid is opened/closed.
If several kicking motions take place without an approved key being located behind the car, opening or closing will not be possible until after a certain delay.
Do not leave your foot positioned under the car during the kicking motion. This could cause activation to fail.
Cancel closing with a foot movement
Make one forward kicking motion while closing is in progress in order to stop the movement of the boot lid.
The movement of the boot lid is stopped and it returns to fully open. The boot lid can then be operated manually.
The key does not have to be in the vicinity of the car to cancel closing.
Note
Make sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice or snow may disrupt its function.
Note
Pay attention to the possibility that the system may be activated in a car wash if the key is within range.
Antenna locations for the start and lock systems
An antenna for the keyless starting system and antennas for the keyless locking system are built into the car.
Antenna locations:
| 1 | Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console |
| 2 | In the upper front section of the left-hand rear door |
| 3 | In the upper front section of the right-hand rear door |
| 4 | In the cargo area |
Warning
People with an implanted pacemaker should keep it at a distance of at least 22 cm (9 inches) away from the antennas to prevent interference between the pacemaker and the key system.
Keyless locking and unlocking with touch-sensitive surfaces
With the keyless locking and unlocking function, there is no need to use the key’s buttons – the key just needs to be near the car. The car is locked or unlocked via a touch-sensitive surface on the door handle.
Touch-sensitive surfaces
Door handle
The outside of the door handles contains a recess for locking, while the inside contains a touch-sensitive surface for unlocking.
- Touch-sensitive recess for locking
- Touch-sensitive surface for unlocking
Note
It is important that only one touch-sensitive surface is activated at a time. Gripping the handle while touching the lock surface risks giving double commands. This means that the requested activity (locking/unlocking) will not be executed, or will be executed with a delay.
Boot lid handle
The boot lid handle has a rubberised pressure plate underneath that is only used for unlocking.
Note
Be aware that the system may be activated in connection with car washing if the key is in range.
Keyless locking and unlocking
With keyless locking and unlocking, it is sufficient to touch the door handle’s touch-sensitive surface to lock or unlock the car.
Note
One of the car’s keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
- Touch-sensitive recess for locking
- Touch-sensitive surface for unlocking
Note
Be aware that the system may be activated in connection with car washing if the key is in range.
Keyless locking
All side doors must be closed to be able to lock the car. The boot lid, on the other hand, can be open when locking the car with a side door handle.
Touch the marked surface towards the rear on the outside of a door handle after the door has been closed. Or press the 
button on the underside of the boot lid before it closes.
The lock indicator on the instrument panel starts to flash to indicate the car is locked.
To close all side windows and the sunroof simultaneously – place a finger against the touch-sensitive recess on the outside of the door handle and hold it there until all side windows and the sunroof have been closed.
Locking when the boot lid is open
If the car has been locked and the boot lid is still open, make sure that the key is not left in the cargo area when the boot lid is closed.
Note
If the key is detected inside the car, the boot lid will not lock when it is closed.
Keyless unlocking
Grasp a door handle or gently press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the boot lid handle to unlock the car.
The lock indicator on the instrument panel stops flashing to indicate that the car is unlocked.
Automatic relocking
If none of the doors or the boot lid is opened within 2 minutes of unlocking, they have locked automatically. This function prevents the car from being left unlocked unintentionally.
Settings for Keyless entry
It is possible to select different sequences for Keyless entry.
- Press
in the centre display. - Press Controls.
- Select setting for unlocking.
The buttons on the lower edge of the boot lid can be used to make the car switch off and lock automatically.
Location of button on the underside of the boot lid.
Important
During manual boot lid operation, open or close it slowly. Do not use force to open/close it if there is resistance. It may be damaged and stop working correctly.
Closing
- Press the
button on the underside of the boot lid.
The boot lid closes automatically and remains unlocked.
Note
- The button is active 24 hours after the hatch has been left open. Thereafter, it must be closed manually.
- If the flap has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will close at a slow speed.
Closing and locking
- Press the
button on the underside of the boot lid.
The boot lid is closed automatically and the car is locked.
Note
- One of the car’s keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
- When using keyless locking or closing, three signals will sound if the key is not sufficiently close to the tailgate.
Cancel closing
- Press the button on the instrument panel.
- Press the key’s button.
- Press the closing button on the underside of the boot lid.
- Press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the outside handle.
- Using a kicking motion.
The movement of the boot lid is stopped, and it returns to fully open. The boot lid can then be operated manually.
Pinch protection
If something with sufficient resistance prevents the boot lid from closing then the pinch protection is activated.
- The movement is stopped, the boot lid returns to fully open and a long signal sounds.
Warning
Pay attention to the risk of crashing when closing.
Check that there is nobody near the boot lid before starting to close it as a crush injury may have severe consequences.
Always operate the boot lid with caution.
Keyless unlocking of the boot lid
With keyless locking and unlocking, it is sufficient to press lightly on the rubberized pressure plate on the boot lid handle to unlock.
Note
One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car for unlocking to work.
The boot lid is held closed by an electrical lock.
To open:
- Press gently on the rubberised pressure plate beneath the boot lid handle.
- The lock is released.
- Lift by the outside handle in order to open the boot lid.
Important
- Handle the rubber panel with care to avoid damage to its electrical contact. Minimal force is required for activation.
- Do not exert the lifting force on the rubber panel when opening – lift the handle.
It is also possible to open the boot lid with a kicking motion under the rear bumper.
Warning
Do not drive with an open boot lid! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car through the cargo area.