Key, locks and alarm -> Programming maximum opening for power operated tailgate for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026
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Pinch protection
Pre-tensioned springs
Programming maximum opening
If something with sufficient resistance pre-
vents the tailgate from opening or closing then
the pinch protection is activated.
for power operated tailgate*
Adapt the tailgate's opening position to low
roof height.
To adjust max. opening:
During opening - movement is interrupted,
the tailgate stops and a long acoustic sig-
nal sounds.
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1. Open the tailgate - stop it in the open
position.
During closing - movement is interrupted,
the tailgate stops, a long acoustic signal
sounds and the tailgate returns to the pro-
grammed max. position.
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It is not possible to program an opening
position lower than half-open tailgate.
WARNING
The pre-tensioned springs for the power operated
tailgate.
Press the
the tailgate for at least 3 seconds.
button on the underside of
2.
Watch out for the risk of crushing when
opening and closing.
> Two short acoustic signals sound to
indicate that the set position has been
saved.
WARNING
Check that there is nobody near the tail-
gate before starting to open or close it as a
crush injury may have severe consequen-
ces.
Do not open the pre-tensioned springs for
the power operated tailgate. They are pre-
tensioned with high pressure and can
cause injury if opened.
To reset max. opening:
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
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Manually move the tailgate to its highest
possible position – press and hold the
button on the tailgate for at least
3 seconds.
Related information
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> Two acoustic signals sound to indicate
that the set position has been cleared.
The tailgate will then assume its maxi-
mum position when opened.
Remote control key range (p. 224)
256
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Operating the tailgate with foot
movement*
If the system has been operating con-
tinuously for a long time, it is switched
off to avoid overload. It can be used
again after about 2 minutes.
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A function which allows the tailgate to open
and close by moving a foot under the rear
bumper makes life easier when your hands
are full.
If the car is equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking* then you can unlock the tailgate
with a foot movement.
Related information
Opening and closing the power*-operated
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tailgate (p. 253)
The function with both opening and closing of
the tailgate is also available when the car is
equipped with power operated tailgate*.
The sensor is located on left of centre in the bumper.
One of the car's remote control keys must be
within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre
(3 feet), for opening and closing to be possi-
ble. This also applies to an already unlocked
car in order to avoid accidental opening e.g. in
a car wash.
The foot-operated tailgate function is avail-
able in two versions:
Opening and closing with foot move-
ment
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Only unlocking with foot movement
(lift up the tailgate manually to open it)
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Note that the function for opening and
closing with foot movement requires
power operated tailgate*.
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Cancelling opening or closing with foot
movement
Opening and closing with foot
movement
Private locking
The tailgate can be locked with the private
locking function which prevents it from being
opened, e.g. when the car is taken in for serv-
ice, left at a hotel or similar.
The private locking function
button is located in the cen-
tre display function view.
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Make one forward kicking motion while
opening or closing is in progress in order
to stop the movement of the tailgate.
The remote control key does not have to be in
the vicinity of the car to cancel opening or
closing of the tailgate.
Depending on the current
status of the lock, Private
Locking Unlocked or
If the tailgate is stopped close to closed posi-
tion, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Private Locking Locked is
shown.
There is a risk of reduced function, or no
function, if the rear bumper is loaded with
large amounts of ice, snow, dirt or similar.
For this reason, make sure you keep it
clean.
Related information
Kicking motion within the detector's activation area.
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Make one forward kicking motion under
the left part of the rear bumper. Then take
a step back. The bumper must not be
touched.
> A short acoustic signal sounds when
opening or closing is activated - the
tailgate is opened/closed.
Pay attention to the possibility that the sys-
tem may be activated in a car wash or sim-
ilar if the remote key is within range.
If several kicking motions take place without
an approved remote control key being located
behind the car, opening will not be possible
until after a certain delay.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 246)
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Do not leave your foot positioned under the
car during the kicking motion. This could
cause activation to fail.
Opening and closing the power*-operated
tailgate (p. 253)
Remote control key range (p. 224)
258
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To create a security code:
2. Enter the code to be used in order to
unlock the tailgate after locking and tap on
Confirm.
Activating and deactivating private
locking
Private locking is activated with a function
button in the centre display and an optional
PIN code.
1. Press the button for private locking in the
function view.
> The tailgate is locked. Confirmation of
locking takes place by means of a
green indicator being shown by the
button in the function view.
The car needs to be in ignition mode I as a
minimum for the private locking function to
be activated.
Deactivate private locking
1. Press the button for private locking in the
function view.
> A pop-up window is shown.
2. Enter the preferred security code and
Private locking has two codes:
press Confirm.
A security code is created the first time
the function is used.
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> The security code is saved. The private
locking function is now ready for activa-
tion.
A new PIN code is selected every time the
function is activated.
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Activate private locking
1. Press the button for private locking in the
function view.
> A pop-up window is shown.
Enter the security code before using
for the first time
2. Enter the code that was used for locking
and tap on Confirm.
A security code needs to be selected during
the first time the function is used. It can then
be used to deactivate private locking if the
selected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.
The security code acts as a PUK code for all
subsequent PIN codes set for the private lock-
ing function.
> The tailgate is unlocked. Confirmation
of unlocking takes place by means of
the green indicator by the button in the
function view extinguishing.
Forgotten PIN code
> A pop-up window is shown.
If the PIN code has been forgotten or the
wrong PIN code has been entered more than
three times, the security code can be used to
deactivate private locking.
Save the security code in a safe place.
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|| If the car is unlocked via Volvo On Call* or the
Volvo On Call app, private locking will be
deactivated automatically.
Alarm*
Alarm indicator
The alarm provides audible and visual warn-
ings if anyone enters the car without a valid
remote control key or manipulates the starter
battery or alarm siren.
Forgotten security code
If the security code has also been forgotten,
contact an authorised Volvo dealer for help
with deactivating private locking.
When armed, the alarm is triggered if:
a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
opened14
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Related information
a movement is detected in the passenger
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector*)
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the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
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with a tilt detector*)
A red LED on the instrument panel indicates
the alarm system's status:
the starter battery's cable is disconnected
the siren is disconnected.
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LED not lit – alarm not armed.
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The LED flashes once every other second
– alarm is armed.
Alarm signals
When the alarm has been triggered, the fol-
lowing happens:
After the alarm has been disarmed, the
LED flashes rapidly for a maximum of
30 seconds or until ignition position I has
been activated - the alarm has been trig-
gered.
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A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is switched off.
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Hazard warning flashers flash for
5 minutes or until the alarm is switched
off.
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If the cause of alarm activation is not rectified,
the alarm cycle is repeated up to 10 times14
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Applies to certain markets.
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