Volvo 2010 V70 Owner's Manual page 201

CAUTION
Be sure that there is adequate space above
and behind the vehicle before opening the
tailgate automatically.
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed
continuously for more than 90 seconds, the
automatic function will be deactivated to
avoid overloading the electrical system. The
automatic function can be used again after
approximately 10 minutes.
Automatic closing
The power tailgate can be closed by pressing
the button on the tailgate (see the illus-
tration) or by pressing it down.
NOTE
If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the
weight of snow or strong wind, it will close
automatically.
WARNING
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when
it is opened or closed automatically. The
tailgate should never be obstructed in any
way when it is operated.
Interrupting automatic opening/closing
Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can
be interrupted in four ways:
•
By pressing the button on the
lighting panel.
•
By pressing the button on the
remote key for several seconds.
•
By pressing the button on the lower edge
of the tailgate.
•
By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate
a second time.
If one of these actions is taken:
•
While the tailgate is being opened, the
electrical function will be switched off and
the tailgate will be released from the elec-
trical system.
•
While the tailgate is being closed, it will
return to the fully open position.
Pinch protection
If the tailgate is obstructed while it is being
operated, the pinch protection function is acti-
vated.
•
If the tailgate is being opened, the electri-
cal function will be switched off and the
tailgate will be released from the electrical
system.
•
If the tailgate is being closed, it will move
in the opposite direction.
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Operating the tailgate manually
The power tailgate can be disconnected from
the vehicle's electrical system by quickly pull-
ing the outer handle twice. The tailgate can
then be opened/closed manually.
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the
vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to help
anchor items in the cargo area.
Loading
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