Key, locks and alarm -> Automatic locking when driving for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM  
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Automatic locking when driving  
The doors and tailgate will automatically lock  
when the vehicle begins to move.  
Symbol Message  
Meaning  
trol panel.  
The child safety  
locks are acti-  
vated.  
Rear child  
lock Acti-  
vated  
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The message Rear child lock  
Activated will be shown in the instru-  
ment panel and the indicator light will  
illuminate to show that the child safety  
locks are activated.  
Related information  
Locking and unlocking from inside the  
vehicle (p. 261)  
The child safety  
locks are deacti-  
vated.  
Rear child  
lock Deacti-  
vated  
When the electric child safety locks are acti-  
vated  
the rear windows can only be opened  
using the driver's door control panel  
Related information  
Locking and unlocking from inside the  
vehicle (p. 261)  
the rear doors cannot be opened from the  
inside.  
Detachable key blade (p. 253)  
To deactivate the child safety locks:  
Press the button on the driver's door con-  
trol panel.  
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The message Rear child lock  
Deactivated will be shown in the  
instrument panel and the indicator light  
will go out to show that the child safety  
locks are deactivated.  
When the ignition is switched off, the current  
setting will be saved. If the child safety locks  
were activated when the ignition was  
switched off, they will remain activated the  
next time the ignition is started.  
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Opening and closing the power  
tailgate*  
The tailgate can be opened and closed auto-  
matically with the power trunk release.  
Opening  
To open the power tailgate, do one of the fol-  
lowing:  
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under  
the rear bumper.  
Press and hold the  
dashboard until the tailgate begins to  
open.  
button on the  
Closing  
To close13 the power tailgate, do one of the  
following:  
Press and hold the  
button on the  
remote key until the tailgate begins to  
open.  
Press lightly on the tailgate's outside han-  
dle.  
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Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking* have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.  
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Closing and locking  
Press and hold the  
remote key.  
button on the  
> The tailgate closes automatically and an  
audible signal sounds – the tailgate will  
remain unlocked.  
Press and hold the  
dashboard.  
button on the  
> The tailgate closes automatically and an  
audible signal sounds – the tailgate will  
remain unlocked.  
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under  
the rear bumper.  
Press the  
button on the lower edge of  
the tailgate to close.  
> The tailgate closes automatically and an  
audible signal sounds – the tailgate will  
remain unlocked.  
Press the  
button on the lower edge of  
the tailgate to close and simultaneously  
lock13 both the tailgate and doors (all  
doors must be closed in order to lock).  
> The tailgate will close automatically and  
remain unlocked.  
> The tailgate closes automatically – the  
tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm is  
armed.  
The button remains active 24 hours  
after the tailgate was opened. After this  
time, the tailgate must be closed man-  
ually.  
One of the vehicle's remote keys must  
be within range for locking and unlock-  
ing to be possible.  
If the tailgate has been open for more  
than 30 minutes, it will automatically  
close slowly.  
When the keyless locking or closing*  
functions are used, three audible signals  
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Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking* have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.  
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will sound if the key is not detected  
close enough to the tailgate.  
Pinch protection  
Preloaded springs  
If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough  
force to prevent it from opening or closing,  
pinch protection will be activated.  
When opening - the tailgate will stop  
moving and an audible signal will sound.  
When operating the tailgate manually,  
open and close it slowly. If you encounter  
resistance, do not use force. This could  
lead to damage and loss of function.  
When closing - the tailgate will stop, a  
long audible signal will sound and the tail-  
gate will return to the programmed maxi-  
mum opening position.  
Interrupting opening or closing  
Interrupt opening or closing by doing one of  
the following:  
WARNING  
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.  
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening  
and closing.  
Press the button on the dashboard.  
Press the button on the remote key.  
WARNING  
Before opening or closing, make sure that  
no one is near the tailgate's range of  
motion. Serious injury could occur.  
Do not attempt to open or access the pre-  
loaded springs in the power tailgate struts.  
They are preloaded with high pressure and  
can cause injury if opened.  
Press the close button on the underside of  
the tailgate.  
Always operate the tailgate with caution.  
Press the rubberized pressure plate on the  
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.  
Related information  
Using a foot movement*.  
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops.  
The tailgate can then be opened or closed  
manually.  
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it  
will open the next time it is activated.  
Remote key range (p. 246)  
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Setting a maximum height for the  
Foot movement tailgate operation*  
power tailgate*  
To make it easier to operate the tailgate when  
your hands are full, it can be opened and  
closed by moving your foot in a forward kick-  
ing motion under the rear bumper.  
If the system has been working contin-  
uously for a prolonged period of time, it  
will be switched off to avoid overload.  
It can be used again after approxi-  
mately 2 minutes.  
The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a  
certain height, for example if the tailgate  
needs to be opened in a garage with a low  
ceiling.  
Setting maximum opening height:  
1. Open the tailgate to the desired opening  
height.  
Related information  
It is not possible to program an opening  
position lower than half-open tailgate.  
Press the  
button on the lower edge of  
2.  
the tailgate and hold for at least  
3 seconds.  
The sensor is located to the left of center under the  
rear bumper14  
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> Two brief audio signals will sound to  
indicate that the position has been  
stored.  
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be  
within range behind the vehicle, approx.  
1 meter (3 feet), for opening and closing to be  
possible. This applies even if the vehicle is  
unlocked in order to prevent the trunk lid from  
inadvertently opening e.g. at a car wash.  
Resetting to maximum opening position:  
Move the tailgate manually to its highest  
possible position and press the but-  
ton on the tailgate for at least 3 seconds.  
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate  
that the stored position has been  
erased. The tailgate can then be  
opened to its maximum position.  
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Interrupting opening or closing with a foot  
movement  
Foot movement operation  
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.  
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.  
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.  
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.  
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.  
Please note that the system could be inad-  
vertently activated in a car wash or similar  
if the remote key is within range.  
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.  
Vehicle with skid plate accessory*  
If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the  
sensor is located towards the left corner of the  
bumper.  
Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a  
kicking motion. This may prevent activation.  
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If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.  
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Private Locking  
Activating and deactivating private  
locking  
Private locking is activated using the function  
The tailgate and the glove compartment can  
be locked using the private locking function  
to prevent them from being opened, e.g.  
when the vehicle is left at a workshop or with  
a valet.  
button in the center display and a PIN code.  
For the valet lock function to be activated  
the car must be in at least ignition mode I.  
The function button for pri-  
vate locking is located in the  
center display's Function  
view. Depending on the cur-  
rent status of the lock,  
Private Locking Unlocked  
or Private Locking Locked  
will be displayed.  
Two codes are used for private locking:  
A security code, which is created the first  
time the function is used.  
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.  
A PIN code, which is changed each time  
the function is activated.  
Related information  
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*  
(p. 257)  
Related information  
Entering security code before initial  
use  
The first time the function is used, a security  
code must be selected. This code can then be  
used to deactivate private locking if the  
selected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.  
The security code functions as a PUK (secur-  
ity) code for all PIN codes used for private  
locking.  
Remote key range (p. 246)  
Save the security code in a safe place.  
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