Operating the tailgate with a foot movement*

The tailgate can be opened and closed by making a foot movement* under the rear bumper. This function makes it easy to access the cargo compartment when your hands are full.
PX-2122-Foot movement sensor placement
The sensor is located on the left-hand side of the bumper1.

One of the vehicle's keys must be in range behind the vehicle, within about 1 meter (3 feet). This also applies when the vehicle is unlocked.

Foot movement operation

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Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Make one forward kicking motion with your foot under the left section of the rear bumper. Do not touch the bumper. Take a step back.
A short signal sounds and the tailgate opens/closes.

If several kicking movements are made without a key within range, the function will be disabled for a short time.

Do not hold your foot in a kicking motion under the vehicle. This may cause activation to fail.

Interrupting opening or closing with a foot movement

Make one forward kicking motion while the tailgate is opening or closing to stop its movement.

The key does not need to be in range to interrupt opening or closing.

If the tailgate is stopped just before it closes completely, 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.

Vehicle with skid plate accessory*

If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.

P5-21w22-Foot movement sensor placement with skid plate

To activate opening and closing using a foot movement on a vehicle with skid plate, make a kicking motion from the side of the vehicle. One of the vehicle's keys must be in range, within about 1 meter (3 feet).

P5-2122-Open tailgate with foot movement with skid plate
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.