![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)
Press the remote control key's
button.
![P5-1646-x90-Remote key icon for trunk opening/closing](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0188c3375d67f112c0a8015273262f26_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
The lock and alarm indicator on the instrument panel extinguishes in order to show that the alarm is not armed for the whole of the car.
The alarm's level and movement sensors and the sensors for opening the tailgate are disconnected.
The tailgate is unlocked, but remains closed while the doors remain locked and their alarm functions armed.
To open the tailgate, grip the rubber pressure plate beneath the tailgate handle and open the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.
With the power operated tailgate option* -
Long press (approx. 1.5 seconds) on the remote control key's button
The tailgate is unlocked and opened, while the doors remain locked and their alarm functions armed.