Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 227

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.
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
LOCKS AND ALARM
To unlock the tailgate:
–
Press the button on the lighting panel.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be
opened within two minutes (if the vehicle
has been locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote key
–
Press the button on the remote key.
> The alarm indicator on the dashboard will
begin to flash to show that the alarm has
been armed.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 215)
•
Power tailgate* (p. 226)
•
Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 219)
•
Remote key's range (p. 215)
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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