Keys, Locks and Alarm

Closing and Locking the Rear Door Using the Buttons

2steps
~12min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 2

(Option/accessory).

The buttons on the underside of the tailgate can be used to close and lock the vehicle automatically.

Volvo XC90. Closing and locking the tailgate using the buttons

Location of the Button(s) on the Lower Part of the Rear Door

Closing1

  • Press the Volvo XC90. Closing and locking the tailgate using the buttons button on the underside of the tailgate.
    • The rear door will close automatically and remain unlocked.
  • The button remains active for 24 hours after the rear door is opened. After this time, the rear door must be closed manually.
  • If the tailgate has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically close slowly.

Locking2

  1. Press the Volvo XC90. Closing and locking the tailgate using the buttons button on the underside of the tailgate.
  2. Close the trunk lid manually.
    • The tailgate and doors will lock3.

Closing and locking4

  • Press the Volvo XC90. Closing and locking the tailgate using the buttons button on the underside of the tailgate.
    • The tailgate closes automatically and the vehicle locks3.
  • One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to be possible.
  • When the keyless locking or closing* functions are used, three audible signals will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.

Interrupting Closing

  • Press the button on the instrument panel.
  • Press the button on the remote key.
  • Press the close button on the underside of the tailgate1.
  • Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
  • Using the foot motion*.

The tailgate movement is interrupted and stopped. 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.

Protection

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 closing - the tailgate will stop, a long audible signal will sound and the tailgate will return to the programmed maximum opening position.

Preloaded Springs

Volvo XC90. Closing and locking the tailgate using the buttons

Preloaded springs for the rear door.

1 Vehicles with a power tailgate.

2 Vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking.

3 All doors must be closed for the vehicle to lock.

4 Vehicles with keyless locking/unlocking and power-operated tailgate.

* Option/accessory.

Test yourself

A quick Volvo XC90 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.