Volvo XC40 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual page 253

2. Lift by the outside handle in order to open
the tailgate.
IMPORTANT
Minimal force is required to release the
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rear hatch lock - just gently press the
rubberised panel.
Do not place the lift force on the rubber
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panel when opening the rear hatch - lift
the handle. Using too much force may
damage the electrical contacts on the
rubber panel.
It is also possible to unlock the tailgate hands-
free with a foot movement under the rear
bumper, see separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic
exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 249)
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
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(p. 248)
Remote control key range (p. 226)
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Operating the tailgate with foot move-
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ment* (p. 259)
Antenna locations for the start and
lock systems
An antenna for the keyless starting system
and antennas for the keyless locking system*
are built into the car.
Antenna locations:
In the storage compartment in the tunnel
console
In the upper front section of the left-hand
10
rear door
In the upper front section of the right-hand
10
rear door
10
In the cargo area
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
WARNING
People with pacemaker operations should
not come closer than 22 cm (9 inches) to
the keyless system's antennas with their
pacemaker. This is to prevent interference
between the pacemaker and the keyless
system.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
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(p. 248)
Remote control key range (p. 226)
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* Option/accessory.
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