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2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Keyless locking and unlocking
Operating the tailgate with foot movement
The tailgate can be opened and closed using a foot movement under the rear bumper. The function makes things easier when your hands are full.
- If the car is equipped with keyless locking and unlocking then you can unlock the tailgate using a foot movement.
- The function with both opening and closing of the tailgate is also available when the car is equipped with power operated tailgate.
Note
The foot-operated tailgate function is available in two versions:
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 power operated tailgate.
The sensor is located slightly to the left 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, 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 opening or closing of the tailgate.
- If the tailgate is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Note
Location of the button/buttons on the underside of the tailgate.
The pre-tensioned springs for the power operated 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
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 centre of the rear seat’s backrest |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tailgate handle
The tailgate handle has a rubberised pressure plate underneath that is only used for unlocking.
The tailgate 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.
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 surfaces to lock or unlock the car. There must be a key in the vicinity of the car.
Note
One of the car’s keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
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.
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 locking
To 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.
To 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.
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
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 tailgate’s underside can close and lock the car automatically.
Location of the button/buttons on the underside of the tailgate.
Important
During 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.
During 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.
Closing
- 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.
Locking
- Press the
button on the underside of the tailgate. - Close the hatch manually.
- The tailgate and the doors are locked.
Closing and locking
- Press the button on the underside of the tailgate.
- The tailgate 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 tailgate.
- Press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the outside handle.
- Using a foot movement.
The tailgate’s movement is interrupted and stops. The tailgate can then be operated manually.
If the tailgate is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Pinch protection
If 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.
Warning
- Watch out for the risk of crushing 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.
Warning
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.
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
With keyless locking and unlocking, it is sufficient to press lightly on the rubberised pressure plate underneath the tailgate’s handle to unlock.
Note
- 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 under the rear bumper, see separate section.
Warning
Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car through the cargo area.