Operating the boot lid with foot movement*

Updated 03/21/2024

The boot lid can be opened using a foot movement* under the rear bumper. The function makes things easier when your hands are full.

If the car is equipped with keyless locking and unlocking* then you can open the boot lid using a foot movement. For closing, the car also needs to be equipped with power operated boot lid*.

Note

The foot-operated boot lid function is available in two versions:

Only opening with foot movement.
Both opening and closing with foot movement.

Note that the function for closing with foot movement requires power operated boot lid*.

PX-2122-Foot movement sensor placement — The sensor is positioned to the left of centre in the bumper.

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

Opening and closing with foot movement

PX-2122-Open tailgate with footmovement — Kicking motion within the detector's activation area.

Make one forward kicking motion in the sensor area under the rear bumper. Then take a step back. The bumper must not be touched.

A short acoustic signal sounds when opening and closing is activated - the boot lid is opened/closed.

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

Do not leave your foot positioned under the car during the kicking motion. The activation may then fail.

Cancel closing with a foot movement

Make one forward kicking motion while closing is in progress in order to stop the movement of the boot lid.

The movement of the boot lid is stopped and it returns to fully open. The boot lid can then be operated manually.

The key does not have to be in the vicinity of the car to cancel closing.

Note

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

Note

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