Operating the tailgate with foot movement*

Updated 04/26/2021

Being able to open and close the tailgate with a foot movement* under the rear bumper makes things easier when your hands are full.

If the car is equipped with keyless locking and unlocking* then you can unlock the tailgate with a foot movement.

The function with both opening and closing of the tailgate is also available when the car is equipped with power operated tailgate*.

The foot-operated tailgate function is available in two versions:

Note that the function for opening and closing with foot movement requires power operated tailgate*.

One of the car's keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre (3 feet), for activation. This also applies when the car is unlocked.

Opening and closing with foot movement

Make one forward kicking motion under the left part of the rear bumper. Then take a step back. The bumper must not be touched.

A short acoustic signal sounds when opening or closing is activated - the tailgate is opened/closed.

If several kicking motions take place without an approved key behind the car, opening will not be possible until after a certain delay.

Do not leave your foot positioned under the car during the kicking motion. This could cause activation to fail.

Make one forward kicking motion while opening or closing is in progress in order to stop the movement of the tailgate.

The key does not need to be in the vicinity of the car to cancel opening or closing of the tailgate.

If the tailgate is stopped close to closed position, the next activation will open the tailgate.

Make sure you keep the area around the foot movement detector clean. A build-up of dirt, ice or snow may disrupt its function.

Pay attention to the possibility that the system may be activated in a car wash if the key is within range.