![PX-2222-Unlock tailgate symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img64aa95317ece5ecac0a80152033aabd7_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Press the
button on the dashboard.
![P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd5d22515fceba54fc0a80152292d9170_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened from the outside.
With the optional power tailgate*:
Press and hold the
button on the dashboard for a few seconds.
![P5-1507 Open tailgate - interior button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgd5d22515fceba54fc0a80152292d9170_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The tailgate will open.
The same button can then be used to close the tailgate.
Note
If the power tailgate system* has been working continuously for too long, it will be switched off to help prevent overheating. It can be used again after a few minutes.