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.
PX-2122-Foot movement sensor placement
The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear bumper1.

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

Foot movement operation

PX-2122-Open tailgate with footmovement
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Make one forward kicking motion with your foot under the left section of the rear bumper. 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 the 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 while the tailgate is opening or closing to stop its movement.

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.

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, about 1 meter (3 feet), for activation to be possible.

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.