Operating the tailgate with a foot movement*
To make it easier to access the tailgate when your hands are full, the tailgate can be opened and closed by making a foot movement* under the rear bumper.
One of the vehicle's keys must be within range behind the vehicle, approx. 1 meter (3 feet) for opening and closing to be possible. This applies even if the vehicle is unlocked in order to prevent the trunk lid from inadvertently opening e.g. at a car wash.
Foot movement operation
Make one forward kicking motion with your foot under the sensor area under the rear bumper. Then take a step back. Do not touch the bumper.
A brief audible signal will be heard when opening or closing is activated - the tailgate will open/close.
If several opening attempts have been made without a key in range behind the vehicle, foot movement operation will not be available for a short period of time.
Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a kicking motion. This may prevent activation.
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot movement
Make one forward kicking motion during opening or closing.
The tailgate will stop opening or closing.
The key does not need to be within range of the vehicle to interrupt opening or closing of the tailgate.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
Note
Keep the area around the foot movement sensor clean. The accumulation of dirt, ice or snow may interfere with its functioning.
Note
Please note that the system could be inadvertently activated in a car wash if the key is within range.