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Ordering additional remote keys

Two remote keys are provided with the vehi-
cle. One Key Tag is also included if the vehi-
cle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock-
ing

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. Additional keys can be ordered.

A total of 12 keys can be programmed and
used for the same vehicle. An additional driver
profile will be added for each new remote key.
This also applies to the key tag.

Loss of a remote key

If you lose your remote key, you can order a
replacement from a workshop - an authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended. Bring the
other remaining remote keys to the workshop.
As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost
remote key must be erased from the system.

The current number of keys registered for the
vehicle can be checked via driver profiles in
the center display's Top view. Select

Settings

System

Driver Profiles

.

NOTE

Volvo recommends that you order a new or
duplicate remote key from an authorized
Volvo workshop.

You can also obtain additional or duplicate
remote keys from certain independent
repair facilities and locksmiths that are
qualified to make remote keys. Each key
must be programmed to work with your
vehicle.

A list of independent repair facilities and/or
locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut
and code replacement keys can be found:

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at volvocars.com

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by calling Volvo Customer Care
1-800-458-1552.

Related information

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Remote key (p. 250)

Care Key – restricted remote key

A Care Key enables the vehicle owner to set a
maximum speed limit for the vehicle. This
limit is intended to promote safe use of the
vehicle, e.g. when it is loaned out.

A maximum vehicle speed can be defined for a
Care Key. Otherwise, the Red Key functions in
the same way as a standard remote key.

This restriction is intended to help reduce the
risk of accidents and help the driver feel more
secure when handing over the vehicle to e.g. a
young driver, parking attendant or workshop.

Ordering a Care Key

One or more Care Key can be ordered from a
Volvo retailer. A total of twelve keys can be
programmed and used for the same vehicle.
Up to ten may be restricted keys, but at least
two must be standard remote keys.

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Care Key limitations

The key is linked to a specific Care Key driver
profile, and when it is active the key's settings
cannot be changed. It is also not possible to
switch to another driver profile, as this
requires a regular remote key.

The driver profile is activated when the vehicle
is unlocked using a Care Key without a regular
remote key nearby.

NOTE

If the vehicle changes owners, the vehicle
must be locked and then unlocked for a
new driver profile to be activated.

Setting options

The following limitations are available:

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speed range: 50-180 km/h (30-112 mph)

•

Increments: 1 km/h (1 mph)

Symbol

Meaning

Speed limitation is active.

Related information

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Care Key settings (p. 261)

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Remote key (p. 250)

Care Key settings

Change maximum speed for a Care Key via
the center display.

1. Unlock the vehicle using a regular remote

key.

2. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

3. Tap

System

Driver Profiles

Care

Key

.

4. Adjust desired settings.

Related information

•

Care Key – restricted remote key (p. 260)

Detachable key blade

The remote key contains a detachable metal
key blade that can be used to activate a num-
ber of functions and preform certain actions.

A Volvo workshop can provide you with the
key blade's unique code, which is recom-
mended in case you need to order a new key
blade.

Using the detachable key blade

The detachable key blade can be used to

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manually open the left-side front door if
central locking cannot be activated with
the remote key

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emergency lock all doors

•

activate/deactivate the rear door mechani-
cal child locks.

The button-less key

8

does not have a detacha-

ble key blade. If needed, use the standard
remote key's detachable key blade.

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Included in vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking

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Detaching the key blade

Hold the remote key with the front side

(with the Volvo logo) facing up and move
the button on the key ring section to the
right. Slide the front cover slightly upward.

The cover will loosen and can be

removed from the key.

Remove the key blade by pulling it up.

Put the key blade back into its designated
spot in the remote key after use.

Replace the cover by pressing it down

until it clicks into place.

Slide the cover back.

> An additional click indicates that the

cover is correctly in place.

Related information

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Locking and unlocking with detachable
key blade (p. 262)

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Remote key (p. 250)

Locking and unlocking with

detachable key blade

The detachable key blade can be used to
unlock the vehicle from the outside, e.g. if the
battery in the remote key is discharged.

Unlocking

Pull the front left-hand door handle to its
end position to access the lock cylinder.

Put the key in the lock cylinder.

Turn the key clockwise 45 degrees so that
the key blade is pointing straight rear-
ward.

Turn the key blade back 45 degrees to its
original position. Remove the key from the
lock cylinder and release the handle so
that it returns to its original position
against the vehicle.

5. Pull the door handle.

> The door will open.

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NOTE

When the door is unlocked using the
detachable key blade and then opened, the
alarm will be triggered. The alarm must be
deactivated manually; see separate sec-
tion.

Locking

The left-hand front door can be locked by
inserting the detachable key into the door's
lock cylinder.

The other doors have lock mechanisms in the
side of the door that must be pushed in using
the key blade. The door will then be locked
mechanically and cannot be opened from the
outside.

The doors can still be opened from inside.

Manual door lock. This is not the child lock.

1. Remove the detachable key blade from

the remote key.

2. Insert the key blade into the opening for

the lock mechanism.

3. Push in the key until it stops, about 12 mm

(0.5 inch).

The door can be opened from both the
outside and the inside.
The door cannot be opened from the out-
side. To return to position A, open the door
using the inside door handle.

NOTE

•

The door's lock controls only lock that
specific door, not all doors simultane-
ously.

•

A manually locked rear door with acti-
vated child lock cannot be opened
from either the outside or the inside.
The door can only be unlocked using
the buttons on the key, the central
locking button, the keyless locking sys-
tem

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or Volvo On Call.

Related information

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Detachable key blade (p. 261)

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Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 280)

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Starting the vehicle (p. 404)

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Replacing the remote key's battery
(p. 256)

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Remote key (p. 250)

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Electronic immobilizer

The electronic immobilizer is a start inhibitor
that helps prevent the vehicle from being
started by an unauthorized person.

The vehicle can only be started with the right
remote key.

The following instrument panel error mes-
sages are related to the electronic immobil-
izer:

Symbol Message

Meaning

Vehicle key
not found

See
Owner's
manual

Remote key not
recognized dur-
ing start. Place
the remote key
on the key sym-
bol in the cup
holder and try to
start the vehicle
again.

Remote immobilizer with tracking
system

9

The vehicle is equipped with a system that
makes it possible to track and locate the vehi-
cle and to remotely activate the immobilizer to
prevent the vehicle from being started. Con-
tact your nearest Volvo retailer for more infor-
mation and assistance activating the system.

The following instrument panel error mes-
sages are related to the remote immobilizer
with tracking system:

Symbol Message

Meaning

Remotely
immobilised

Vehicle not
possible to
start

The remote
immobilizer with
tracking system
is activated. The
vehicle cannot
be started. Con-
tact Volvo On
Call Service
Center.

Related information

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Remote key (p. 250)

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Ordering additional remote keys (p. 260)

Start and lock system type

designations

The following information contains type des-
ignations for the start and lock system.

Alarm system

USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.

Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)

This device is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

Remote keys (Passive Entry

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/Passive

Start)

USA

Volvo Standard Key FCC ID: YGO-
HUF8423MS

Volvo Tag ID FCC ID: YGOHUF8432MS

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Only certain markets and in combination with Volvo On Call.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

Canada

Volvo Standard Key IC: 4008C-HUF8423MS

Volvo Tag ID IC: 4008C-HUF8432MS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.

Immobilizer and Passive Entry

*

/

Passive Start systems

USA-FCC ID: LTQVO3134

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

Canada-IC:3659A-VO3134

This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Related information

•

Remote key (p. 250)

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Keyless and touch-sensitive

surfaces

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With the keyless locking and unlocking func-
tion, the remote key only needs to be within
range, e.g. in a pocket or bag. The vehicle can
then be locked or unlocked by touching the
pressure-sensitive surface on the door han-
dle.

Pressure-sensitive surfaces

Door handle

There are indentations on the outside of the
outer door handles for locking, and pressure-
sensitive surfaces on the inside of the handles
for unlocking.

Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking

Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

NOTE

It is important that only one pressure-sen-
sitive surface is activated at a time. If the
handle is grasped at the same time as the
lock area is pressed, there is a risk that
double commands may be sent. This may
cause the requested action (locking/
unlocking) to be delayed or not performed
at all.

Tailgate handle

The tailgate handle has a rubberized pressure
plate that can only be used for unlocking.

NOTE

Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.

Related information

•

Keyless locking and unlocking

*

(p. 267)

•

Keyless tailgate unlock

*

(p. 268)

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Keyless locking and unlocking

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With keyless locking and unlocking, touching
the pressure-sensitive indentation on the
door handle will lock or unlock the vehicle.

NOTE

One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to
be possible.

Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking

Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

NOTE

Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.

Keyless locking

All of the doors have to be closed before the
vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgate
can be open when a door handle is used for
locking.

–

Touch the marked area on the outside of
one of the door handles after the door is
closed. Or press the

button on the

lower edge of the tailgate before it is
closed.
> The lock indicator light on the dash-

board will flash to confirm that the vehi-
cle is locked.

To close all door windows at the same time -
place your finger on the pressure-sensitive
indentation on the outside of the door handle
and hold it there until the side windows have
closed.

Locking when the tailgate is open

If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not left
in the cargo compartment when the tailgate is
closed.

NOTE

If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tail-
gate will not lock when it is closed.

Keyless unlocking

–

To unlock, grasp a door handle or lightly
press the rubberized button on the under-
side of the tailgate handle.
> The lock indicator light on the dash-

board will stop flashing to confirm that
the vehicle is unlocked.

The rubberized button on the tailgate can only be

used for unlocking.

Automatic relocking

If none of the doors or tailgate are opened
within two minutes after being unlocked, they
will automatically relock. This function reduces
the risk of inadvertently leaving the vehicle
unlocked.

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Related information

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Keyless unlock settings

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(p. 268)

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Keyless tailgate unlock

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(p. 268)

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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

*

(p. 266)

Keyless unlock settings

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Several different sequences are available for
keyless unlocking.

To change this setting:

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

My Car

Locking

Keyless

Unlock

.

3. Select alternative:

•

All Doors

– unlocks all doors at the

same time.

•

Single Door

– unlocks the selected

door.

Related information

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Keyless locking and unlocking

*

(p. 267)

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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

*

(p. 266)

Keyless tailgate unlock

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With keyless locking and unlocking, the tail-
gate can be unlocked by lightly touching the
rubberized button on the tailgate handle.

NOTE

One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range behind the vehicle for unlock-
ing to be possible.

The tailgate is held closed by an electronic
locking mechanism.

To open:

1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate

on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage.

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2. Lift the outer handle to open the tailgate.

CAUTION

•

Only light pressure on the rubberized
pressure plate is necessary to release
the tailgate's locking mechanism.

•

Use the handle to lift the tailgate and do
not apply force to the rubberized pres-
sure plate. Too much force can damage
the pressure plate's electrical connec-
tions.

Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also
possible using a foot movement under the rear
bumper; see the separate section.

WARNING

Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic

exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehi-

cle through the cargo compartment.

Related information

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Keyless locking and unlocking

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(p. 267)

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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

*

(p. 266)

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Remote key range (p. 255)

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Operating the tailgate with a foot move-
ment

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(p. 275)

Antenna locations for the start and

lock system

The antennas for the keyless start system and
keyless locking system

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are integrated in the

vehicle.

Location of the antennas:

Under the cup holder in the front section
of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side
rear door

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In the upper front section of the right-side
rear door

10

In the center of the rear seat backrest

10

WARNING

Individuals with an implanted pacemaker

should not allow the pacemaker to come

closer than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless

system antennas. The aim of this is to pre-

vent disturbances between the pacemaker

and the Keyless system.

Related information

•

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

*

(p. 266)

•

Remote key range (p. 255)

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Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking

*

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Locking and unlocking from inside

the vehicle

The doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked from inside the vehicle using the
central lock buttons in the front doors.

Central locking

Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking

in front door.

Unlocking using the front door buttons

–

Press the

button to unlock all side

doors and the tailgate.

Alternative unlocking method

Alternative unlocking method using side door open-
ing handle

11

.

–

Pull either of the side door inside opening
handles and release.
> Depending on the remote key settings,

either all doors will be unlocked or just
the selected door will be unlocked and
opened.

To change this setting, tap

Settings

My Car

Locking

Remote and

Interior Unlock

in the Top view of the

center display.

Locking using the front door buttons

–

Press the

button (both front doors

must be closed).
> All doors and the tailgate will lock.

Locking using the rear door button

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Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in

rear door.

The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlock
that particular door.

Unlocking the rear door

1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear

door.

2. Pull the opening handle again to open the

rear door

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.

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The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

12

If the child lock is not activated.

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Related information

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Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 254)

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Unlocking the tailgate from inside the
vehicle (p. 271)

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Activating and deactivating child locks
(p. 271)

Unlocking the tailgate from inside

the vehicle

The tailgate can be unlocked from the inside
using the button on the dashboard.

–

Press the

button on the dashboard.

> The tailgate will unlock and can be

opened from the outside by pressing
the rubberized button on the handle.

With the optional power tailgate

*

:

–

Press and hold the

button on the

dashboard.
> The tailgate will open.

Related information

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Locking and unlocking from inside the
vehicle (p. 270)

Activating and deactivating child

locks

The child locks help prevent the rear doors
from being able to be opened from the inside.

The child lock can be either manual or elec-
tric

*

.

Manual child lock

Manual child lock. This is not the manual door lock.

–

Use the detachable key blade in the
remote key to turn the control.

The door cannot be opened from the
inside.
The door can be opened from both the
outside and the inside.

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NOTE

•

The door's knob control only locks that
specific door, not both rear doors
simultaneously.

•

There are no manual child locks on
models equipped with electronic child
locks.

Electric child lock

*

The electric child lock can be activated and
deactivated in any ignition mode higher than

0

. The lock can be activated and deactivated

up to 2 minutes after the ignition is turned off
if no door has been opened.

Button for activation and deactivation.

•

Light on – lock is activated.

•

Light off – lock is deactivated.

When the child lock is activated, the rear:

•

windows can only be opened using the
buttons in the driver's door.

•

the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside.

If the child lock is activated when the vehicle
is switched off, it will remain activated the
next time the vehicle is started.

Symbols and messages

Symbol Message

Meaning

Rear child
lock

Acti-

vated

The child lock is
activated.

Rear child
lock

Deacti-

vated

The child lock is
deactivated.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking from inside the
vehicle (p. 270)

•

Detachable key blade (p. 261)

Automatic locking when driving

The doors and tailgate will automatically lock
when the vehicle begins to move.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking from inside the
vehicle (p. 270)

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Closing and locking the tailgate

using the buttons

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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. This could
lead to damage and loss of function.

Closing

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–

Press the

button on the underside of

the tailgate.
> The tailgate will close automatically and

remain unlocked.

NOTE

•

The button remains active 24 hours
after the tailgate was opened. After this
time, the tailgate must be closed man-
ually.

•

If the tailgate has been open for more
than 30 minutes, it will automatically
close slowly.

Locking

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1. Press the

button on the underside of

the tailgate.

2. Close the trunk lid manually.

> The tailgate and doors will lock

15

.

Closing and locking

16

–

Press the

button on the underside of

the tailgate.
> The tailgate closes automatically and

the vehicle locks

15

.

NOTE

•

One of the vehicle's remote keys must
be within range for locking and unlock-
ing 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.

13

Vehicles with power-operated trunk lid.

14

Vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking.

15

All doors must be closed for the vehicle to lock.

16

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

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Interrupting closing

•

Press the button on the dashboard.

•

Press the button on the remote key.

•

Press the close button on the underside of
the tailgate

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.

•

Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.

•

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.

Pinch 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 tail-
gate will return to the programmed maxi-
mum opening position.

WARNING

Be aware of the risk of injury when opening

and closing.
Before opening or closing, make sure that

no one is near the tailgate's range of

motion. Serious injury could occur.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.

Preloaded springs

Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.

WARNING

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.

Related information

•

Setting maximum opening height for the
power tailgate

*

(p. 275)

•

Operating the tailgate with a foot move-
ment

*

(p. 275)

•

Remote key range (p. 255)

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Vehicles with power-operated trunk lid.

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Setting maximum opening height

for the power tailgate

*

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 manually to the desired

opening height.

2. Press the

button on the lower edge of

the tailgate and hold it for about
3 seconds.
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate

that the position has been stored.

NOTE

It is not possible to program an opening
position lower than half-open tailgate.

Resetting maximum opening position

1. Open the tailgate manually to the fully

open position.

2. Press the

button on the lower edge of

the tailgate and hold it for about
3 seconds.
> Two audio signals will sound to indicate

that the stored position has been
erased.

NOTE

•

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.

Operating the tailgate with a foot

movement

*

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.

The sensor is located to the left of center under the
rear bumper

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.

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.