Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 241

Closing and locking
Press the button on the lower edge of
–
the tailgate to close and simultaneously
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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.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must
•
be within range for locking and unlock-
ing to be possible.
When the keyless locking or closing*
•
functions are used, three audible signals
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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
resistance, 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:
Press the button on the dashboard.
•
Press the button on the remote key.
•
Press the close button on the underside of
•
the tailgate.
Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
•
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
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.
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
Pinch protection
If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough
force to prevent it from opening or closing,
pinch protection will be activated.
When opening - the tailgate will stop
•
moving and an audible signal will sound.
When closing - the tailgate will stop, a
•
long audible signal will sound and the tail-
gate will return to the programmed maxi-
mum opening position.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening
and closing.
Before opening or closing, make sure that
no one is near the tailgate's range of
motion. Serious injury could occur.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
* Option/accessory.
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