2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 272

06 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: Programming the tailgate opening angle The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be programmed, which can be useful, for example, if the tailgate has to be opened in a garage with a low ceiling. To do so: Interrupting automatic opening/closing Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can be interrupted in four ways: • By pressing the lighting panel. button on the • Open the tailgate manually, hold it at the desired maximum opening angle and press the tailgate's closing button for at least 3 seconds. When the tailgate is released, programming is complete. • By pressing the remote key. of the tailgate. button on the • By pressing the button on the lower edge • By pressing the rubber-covered button under the outer handle on the tailgate. If one of these actions is taken, the tailgate will stop moving. • • 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). • To remove this programming, open the tailgate manually to a higher opening angle. Automatic closing The power tailgate can be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate (see the illustration) or by pressing it down. Pinch protection If the tailgate is obstructed while it is being operated, the pinch protection function is activated. NOTE 06 If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously too long, the automatic function will be deactivated to avoid overloading the electrical system. The automatic function can be used again after approximately 2 minutes. If the vehicle's battery has been discharged or disconnected, the tailgate must be opened and closed once manually to reset the system. NOTE If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the weight of snow or strong wind, it will close automatically. • If the tailgate is being opened, the electrical function will be switched off and the tailgate will be released from the electrical system. • If the tailgate is being closed, it will stop 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. and move slightly in the opposite direction. Operating the tailgate manually The power tailgate can be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system by quickly pull- 272