Closing and locking tailgate with button*
The buttons on the underside of the tailgate can close and lock the car automatically.
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate overveiw](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imga2bfe790f745a33dc0a801522524bbb1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Important
During manual tailgate operation, open or close it slowly. Do not use force to open/close it if there is resistance. It may be damaged and stop working correctly.
Closing1
Press the
button on the underside of the tailgate.
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close only button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgcc9b7e58fcc7b00cc0a80152051c49cf_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The tailgate closes automatically and remains unlocked.
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.
Closing and locking2
Press the
button on the underside of the tailgate.
![P5-1507 Power Operated Tailgate - close and lock button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgab31297dfcc73a2fc0a80152776402c1_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The tailgate is closed automatically and the car is locked3.
Note
- One of the car's 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 sufficiently close to the tailgate.
Cancel closing
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
![P5-1617- V90 - High pressure preloaded spring](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgfc4c6411fa2eb652c0a801524539e124_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Warning
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.