Opening and closing the power*-operated tailgate
Opening
Choose one of the following options to open the power operated tailgate:
![16w17 - SPA - Unlock/open tailgate with remote key button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img1979e6d4fe8bb8c6c0a801521d5023b4_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0188c3375d67f112c0a8015273262f26_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1507 Unlock/open tailgate with button from inside (with fuel filler cap button)](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf9c748203e1a3d60c0a801522f8061da_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd5d22515fceba54fc0a80152292d9170_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1507 Tailgate pointing out handle](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd9e4c3f9dbab4bc4c0a8015270a60cdc_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-15w19 - Tailgate Footmovement](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga830fbf25a5d28fdc0a8015272867984_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Closing
Choose one of the following options to close1 the power operated tailgate:
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga2bfe790f745a33dc0a801522524bbb1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgcc9b7e58fcc7b00cc0a80152051c49cf_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Note
- The button is active 24 hours after the hatch has been left open. Thereafter, it must be closed manually.
- If the flap has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will close at a slow speed.
![P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0188c3375d67f112c0a8015273262f26_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd5d22515fceba54fc0a80152292d9170_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Closing and locking
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga2bfe790f745a33dc0a801522524bbb1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgab31297dfcc73a2fc0a80152776402c1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Note
- One of the car's remote control keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to work.
- When using keyless* locking or closing, three signals will sound if the key is not detected sufficiently close to the tailgate.
Important
Cancel opening or closing
- Press the button on the instrument panel.
- Press the remote control key's button.
- Press the closing button on the underside of the tailgate.
- Press the rubberised pressure plate beneath the outside handle.
- Using a foot movement*.
The tailgate's movement is interrupted and stops. The tailgate can then be operated manually.
If the tailgate is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.
Pinch protection
If something with sufficient resistance prevents the tailgate from opening or closing then the pinch protection is activated.
- During opening - movement is interrupted, the tailgate stops and a long acoustic signal sounds.
- During closing - movement is interrupted, the tailgate stops, a long acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate returns to the programmed max. position.
Warning
Watch out for the risk of crushing when opening and closing.
Check that there is nobody near the tailgate before starting to open or close it as a crush injury may have severe consequences.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Pre-tensioned springs
![P5-XC90-High pressure preloaded spring](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgff968ff5f5c5f0c7c0a801524887d146_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)