Unlocking the tailgate with a key
It is possible to unlock just the tailgate using a button on the key.
![PS-2007-Unlock/open tailgate with key button](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf2a8325ae00beb17c0a8015203cccdc3_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
Brief press on the
button on the key.
![PS-Icon-Remote key for trunk opening/closing](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img52243d68864bcf51c0a801523ad1b3a9_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
The tailgate is unlocked but remains closed.
The side doors are still locked and the alarm is armed. The lock and alarm indicator on the instrument panel extinguishes in order to show that the entire car is not locked.
If the tailgate is not opened within approximately 2 minutes then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.
Long press on the
button on the key.
![PS-Icon-Remote key for trunk opening/closing](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img52243d68864bcf51c0a801523ad1b3a9_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
The tailgate is unlocked and opened, while the side doors remain locked and their alarm functions armed.