Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Key, locks and alarm / Setting maximum opening height for the power tailgate

Volvo XC90: Key, locks and alarm / Setting maximum opening height for the power tailgate

(Option/accessory)

The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a certain height, for example if the tailgate needs to be opened in a garage with a low ceiling.

Setting maximum opening height

  1. Open the tailgate manually to the desired opening height.
  2. Press the Volvo XC90. Setting maximum opening height for the power tailgate button on the lower edge of the tailgate and hold it for about 3 seconds.
    • Two audio signals will sound to indicate that the position has been stored.

NOTE

It is not possible to program an opening position lower than half-open tailgate.

Resetting maximum opening position

  1. Open the tailgate manually to the fully open position.
  2. Press the Volvo XC90. Setting maximum opening height for the power tailgate button on the lower edge of the tailgate and hold it for about 3 seconds.
    • Two audio signals will sound to indicate that the stored position has been erased.

NOTE

If the system has been working continuously for a prolonged period of time, it will be switched off to avoid overload. It can be used again after approximately 2 minutes.

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