Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 245

Locking/unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked in different
ways, depending on whether the vehicle is
equipped with the optional keyless Passive Entry
system.
Unlocking with the remote key
Remote key tailgate button
1. Press the
button on the remote key.
> The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. The alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the tail-
gate alarm is no longer armed. The other
doors will remain locked and the alarm will
remain armed for them.
2. Open the tailgate.
> If the tailgate is not opened within two
minutes, it will relock and the alarm will
rearm.
Keyless unlocking*
Rubberized pressure plate
Opening the tailgate:
1. With the remote key in your possession,
unlock the tailgate by pressing lightly on the
rubberized pressure plate under the outer
tailgate handle. If the remote key is not
detected, the tailgate cannot be unlocked/
opened. Three audible signals will sound.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate fully.
LOCKS AND ALARM
CAUTION
•
When pressing the rubberized pressure
plate, only light pressure is necessary to
release the tailgate's electronic locking
mechanism.
•
When opening the tailgate, pull it up
using the handle. Too much pressure on
the rubberized pressure plate can dam-
age its electrical connections.
WARNING
Avoid driving with the tailgate open if at all
possible. Doing so could allow exhaust gases
to enter the passenger compartment.
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the
vehicle
Tailgate unlock button
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* Option/accessory.