Operating the tailgate with foot movement*

Updated 2020/05/18

A function which allows the tailgate to open and close by moving a foot under the rear bumper makes life 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*.

Note

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

Opening and closing with foot movement
Only unlocking with foot movement (lift up the tailgate manually to open it)

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

P5-15w19-Power Operated Tailgate Module-foot movement sensor — The sensor is located on left of centre in the bumper1.

One of the car's remote control keys must be within range behind the car, approx. 1 metre (3 feet), for opening and closing to be possible. This also applies to an already unlocked car in order to avoid accidental opening e.g. in a car wash.

Opening and closing with foot movement

P5-15w19 - Tailgate Footmovement — Kicking motion within the detector's activation area.

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 remote control key being located 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.

Cancelling opening or closing with foot movement

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

The remote control key does not have 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.

Note

There is a risk of reduced function, or no function, if the rear bumper is loaded with large amounts of ice, snow, dirt or similar. For this reason, make sure you keep it clean.

Note

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

Cars with the skid plate* accessory

If the car is equipped with skid plate the sensor is located out on the left-hand corner of the bumper.

Power-operated Tailgate, foot movement sensor Skidplate

To activate opening or closing with a foot movement on a car equipped with skid plate, the kicking motion is made from the side of the car. One of the car's remote control keys must be within range (approx. 1 metre (3 feet)) for opening and closing to be possible.