Move the open hatch at least halfway to the desired height, hold its underside close button until two tones, or repeat at full height to reset the maximum.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2026 U.S.-market XC90 vehicles with the powered trunk hatch.
- Required equipment / service
- powered trunk hatch
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Verified for 2026 U.S.-market XC90 vehicles with the powered trunk hatch.
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Step by step.
- 01
Open the powered hatch in a clear area and position it at least halfway open at the desired height.
- 02
Press and hold the closing button on the underside of the hatch for several seconds.
- 03
Listen for two confirmation tones, then close and reopen the hatch to verify the stop.
- 04
To restore maximum height, move the hatch fully open and hold the same button until the confirmation tones.
Important limits
- The hatch must be at least halfway open before a new height can be saved.
- Check ceiling clearance before restoring maximum height.
- Keep people and objects clear throughout powered movement.
Quick checks.
- ✓Hold the button longer if two tones are not heard.
- ✓Move the hatch above the halfway point and retry.
- ✓Remove ice or obstructions before testing the stored height.
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2026 Volvo XC90 User Manual — Adjusting trunk opening height
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