Operating the Tailgate with Foot Motion

(Option/accessory)

To make it easier to operate the tailgate when your hands are full, it can be opened and closed by moving your foot in a forward kicking motion under the rear bumper.

The sensor is located to the left of center under the rear bumper¹.

One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within a range of approx. 1 meter (3 feet) behind the vehicle for opening and closing to be possible. This applies even if the vehicle is unlocked, to prevent the tailgate from opening inadvertently, e.g. at a car wash.

Foot Motion Operation

Move the foot in the sensor 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 remote key in range behind the vehicle, foot movement operation will not be available for a short period of time.

Do not hold your foot under the vehicle. This may prevent activation.

Interrupting Opening or Closing with Foot Motion

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

The remote 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.

Vehicle with Trailer Hitch Cover*

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

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 remote keys must be within range (approx. 1 meter (3 feet)) for opening and closing to be possible.

Move the foot in the sensor activation area.

¹ If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.

* Option/accessory.