2023 Volvo XC40 Mild Hybrid Keyless locking and unlocking
Operating the tailgate with foot movement
(Option/accessory)
The foot-operated tailgate function is available in two versions:
- Opening and closing with foot movement
- Only unlocking with foot movement (lift up the tailgate manually to open it)
Note that the function for opening and closing with foot movement requires a power-operated tailgate.(Option/accessory)
The sensor is located in the centre of the bumper. One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre (3 feet), for opening and closing, to be possible. This also applies to an already unlocked car in order to avoid accidental opening e.g. in a car wash.
Opening and closing with foot movement
Make one forward kicking motion in the sensor area under the rear bumper. Then take a step back. The bumper must not be touched.
- A short acoustic signal sounds when opening or closing is activated – the tailgate is opened/closed.
If several kicking motions take place without a key sufficiently close, the opening will not be possible until after a certain delay. Do not leave your foot in the kicking motion under the car, this could cause activation to fail.
Cancelling opening or closing with foot movement
Make one forward kicking motion while opening or closing is in progress.
- Opening or closing the tailgate is stopped.
The key does not need to be in the vicinity of the car to cancel the opening or closing of the tailgate.
If the tailgate is stopped close to the closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Make sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice or snow may disrupt its function.
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
Antenna locations:
| In the storage compartment in the tunnel console | |
| In the upper front section of the left-hand rear door(Only in cars equipped with keyless locking and unlocking) | |
| In the upper front section of the right-hand rear door(Only in cars equipped with keyless locking and unlocking) | |
| In the cargo area(Only in cars equipped with keyless locking and unlocking) |
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
(Option/accessory)
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
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.
The tailgate handle has a rubberised pressure plate underneath that is only used for unlocking.
Be aware that the system may be activated in connection with car washing if the key is in range.
Keyless locking and unlocking
(Option/accessory)
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
Be aware that the system may be activated in connection with car washing if the key is in range.
Keyless locking
- You can activate keyless locking by touching the handle on the car when it is fully closed.
- When the tailgate is open, you can also lock using the handles on the side doors. In such a case, the tailgate locks after being closed.
- Touch the marked surface on the outside of a door handle after the door has been closed.
You can also lock the car using the keyless function by pressing the 
button on the lower edge of the tailgate and then closing it. The lock indicator on the instrument panel starts to flash to confirm that the car is locked.
Closing the windows with keyless lockingTo simultaneously close all side windows and the panoramic roof – hold a finger against the touch-sensitive recess on the outside of the door handle until they have closed.
Keyless unlocking
Grasp a door handle or gently press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the tailgate handle to unlock the car. The lock indicator on the instrument panel stops flashing to indicate that the car is unlocked.
Automatic relocking
If the car has not been opened within 2 minutes after unlocking, it is relocked automatically. The function reduces the risk of the car being left unlocked unintentionally.
Settings for Keyless entry
(Option/accessory)
- Press
in the centre display. - Press Controls.
- Select setting for unlocking.
(Option/accessory)
Location of the button/buttons on the underside of the tailgate.
ImportantDuring manual tailgate operation, open or close it slowly. Do not use force to open/close it if there is resistance. The tailgate may be damaged and stop working correctly.
Press the button on the underside of the tailgate.
- The tailgate 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
(Applies to cars with keyless locking/unlocking and power-operated tailgate)
Press the button on the underside of the tailgate.
- The tailgate is closed automatically and the car is locked.(All doors must be closed for locking the car)
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 tailgate.(Applies to cars with power-operated boot lid)
- Press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the outside handle.
- Using a foot movement.(Option/accessory)
The tailgate’s movement is interrupted and stops. The tailgate can then be operated manually. If the tailgate is stopped close to the closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Pinch protectionIf something with sufficient resistance prevents the tailgate from opening or closing then the pinch protection is activated.
- During opening – movement is interrupted, the tailgate stops and a long acoustic signal sounds.
- During closing – movement is interrupted, the tailgate stops, a long acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate returns to the programmed max. position.
WarningWatch out for the risk of crashing when opening and closing. Check that there is nobody near the tailgate before starting to open or close it as a crush injury may have severe consequences. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Pre-tensioned springs
The pre-tensioned springs for the power-operated tailgate.
Do not open the pre-tensioned springs for the power-operated tailgate. They are pre-tensioned with high pressure and can cause injury if opened.
Keyless unlocking of tailgate
(Option/accessory)
One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car for unlocking to work. The tailgate is held closed by an electrical lock.
To open:
- Press gently on the rubberised pressure plate beneath the tailgate handle.
- The lock is released.
- Lift by the outside handle in order to open the tailgate.
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 unlock the tailgate with a foot movement (Option/accessory) under the rear bumper, see separate section.
Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car through the cargo area.