2011 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 212
2011 Volvo XC70 Manual
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05 During your trip Loading CAUTION Be sure that there is adequate space above and behind the vehicle before opening the tailgate automatically. The vehicle should not be driven or moved with the tailgate in the open position. However, if the vehicle is moved with the tailgate in the open position, the automatic closing function will be inoperative until one of the following occurs: NOTE If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the weight of snow or strong wind, it will close automatically. the tailgate will be released from the electrical system. • While the tailgate is being closed, it will return to the fully open position. Pinch protection WARNING Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when it is opened or closed automatically. The tailgate should never be obstructed in any way when it is operated. If the tailgate is obstructed while it is being operated, the pinch protection function is activated. • If the tailgate is being opened, the electrical function will be switched off and the tailgate will be released from the electrical system. • • 05 The tailgate is closed manually The ignition is switched off and the key is removed for approximately 10 minutes (the tailgate will function again after restart). Interrupting automatic opening/closing Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can be interrupted in four ways: • If the tailgate is being closed, it will move in the opposite direction. • By pressing the NOTE If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously for more than 90 seconds, the automatic function will be deactivated to avoid overloading the electrical system. The automatic function can be used again after approximately 10 minutes. button on the Operating the tailgate manually The power tailgate can be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system by quickly pulling the outer handle twice. The tailgate can then be opened/closed manually. lighting panel. • By pressing the of the tailgate. button on the remote key for several seconds. • By pressing the button on the lower edge • By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate a second time. If one of these actions is taken: Folding down the rear seat backrests The rear seat backrests can be folded down for additional loading space. See page 85 for information. Automatic closing The power tailgate can be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate (see the illustration) or by pressing it down. • While the tailgate is being opened, the electrical function will be switched off and 212