2022 XC90 Volvo Keyless locking and unlocking
Operating the tailgate with foot movement
The tailgate can be opened and closed using 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 with a foot movement.
The function with both opening and closing of the tailgate is also available when the car is equipped with a power-operated tailgate.
NoteThe 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.
The detector is located on the left-hand side of the bumper.One of the car’s keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre (3 feet). This also applies when 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.
- The bumper must not be touched. Then take a step back.
- A short acoustic signal sounds when the tailgate is opened/closed.
- If several kicking motions are made without a key within range, the function is deactivated after a while.
- Do not leave your foot positioned under the car during the kicking motion. The activation may then fail.
Cancelling opening or closing with foot movement
- Make one forward kicking motion while opening or closing is in progress in order to stop the movement of the tailgate.
- The key does not need to be in range to cancel opening or closing.
- If the tailgate is stopped just before being fully closed, it will open on the next activation.
NoteMake sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice or snow may disrupt its function.
NotePay attention to the possibility that the system may be activated in a car wash if the key is within range.
Cars with the skid plate accessory
If the car is equipped with a skid plate the sensor is located out on the left-hand corner of the bumper.
To activate opening or closing with a foot movement on a car equipped with a skid plate, the kicking motion is made from the side of the car.- One of the car’s keys must be within range, approx. 1 metre (3 feet).
Kicking motion within the detector’s activation area.Antenna locations for the start and lock systems
An antenna for the keyless starting system and antennas for the keyless locking system is 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 |
WarningPeople 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, just carrying a key in a pocket or bag will suffice. 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
NoteIt 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 that is only used for unlocking.
NoteBe aware that the system may be activated in connection with car washing if the key is in range.
The pre-tensioned springs for the power-operated tailgate.
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.
NoteOne 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
NoteBe 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 tailgate, on the other hand, can be opened 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 tailgate 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 panoramic roof simultaneously – place a finger against the touch-sensitive recess on the outside of the door handle and hold it there until all of the side windows and the panoramic roof have been closed.
Locking when the tailgate is open
If the car has been locked and the tailgate is still open, make sure that the key is not left in the cargo area when the tailgate is closed.
NoteIf the key is detected inside the car, the tailgate will not lock when it is 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 none of the doors or the tailgate 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
You can choose which doors are unlocked when using the keyless unlocking function.
To change the setting:
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Tap on .
- Select option:
- All Doors – unlocks all doors simultaneously.
- Single Door – unlocks the selected door.
The buttons on the lower edge of the tailgate can be used to make the car switch off and lock automatically.
ImportantDuring manual tailgate 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 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 the closed position, it will open on the next activation.
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 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.WarningDo not open the pre-tensioned springs for the power-operated tailgate.
They are pre-tensioned with high pressure and can cause injury if opened.
They are pre-tensioned with high pressure and can cause injury if opened.
Keyless unlocking of the tailgate
With keyless locking and unlocking, it is sufficient to press lightly on the rubberised pressure plate underneath the tailgate 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.
WarningDo not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car through the cargo area.