Volvo XC90: Key, locks and alarm / Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tailgate while keeping the rest of
the vehicle locked.

- Press the
button on the remote
key.
- The tailgate will be unlocked but remain closed.
The side doors remain
locked and armed. The lock and alarm indicator on the dashboard will go
out to indicate that the vehicle is no longer fully locked.
Press lightly on the rubberized pressure plate under the tailgate handle
to open the tailgate. If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes, it
will be relocked and the alarm armed.
- With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds)
the
button on the remote key
- The tailgate will unlock and open. However, the side doors will remain
locked and armed.
* Option/accessory.
Several different sequences are available for remote unlocking.
To change this setting:
Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap My Car Locking
Remote and Interior Unlock...
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance
from the vehicle.
Manual use
The remote key's functions for e.g. locking and unlocking, which are activated
by pressing or
, have a range of approx...
Other information:
Settings for automatically activating the parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the
vehicle is switched off.
To change this setting:
Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap My Car Parking Brake and
Suspension and select or deselect the Auto Activate Parking Brake function...
(Option/accessory).
The buttons on the underside of the tailgate can be used to close and lock the
vehicle automatically.
Location of button(s) on underside of tailgate
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you
encounter resistance, do not use force...