Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 271

Foot movement operation
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Make one slow forward kicking motion
–
with your foot under the left section of the
rear bumper. Take a step back. Do not
touch the bumper.
> A brief audible signal will be heard
when opening or closing is activated -
the tailgate will open/close.
If several opening attempts have been made
without the remote key in range behind the
vehicle, foot movement operation will not be
available for a short period of time.
Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a
kicking motion. This may prevent activation.
14 If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot
movement
Make one slow forward kicking motion
–
while the tailgate is opening or closing to
stop its movement.
The remote key does not need to be within
range of the vehicle to interrupt opening or
closing of the tailgate.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it
will open the next time it is activated.
NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function if
there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt,
etc. on the rear bumper. Make sure to keep
the bumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inad-
vertently activated in a car wash or similar
if the remote key is within range.
Vehicle with skid plate accessory*
If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the
sensor is located towards the left corner of the
bumper.
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
To activate opening and closing using a foot
movement on a vehicle with skid plate, make a
kicking motion from the side of the vehicle.
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range (approx. 1 meter (3 feet)) for
opening and closing to be possible.
* Option/accessory.
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