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Function is active Function is inactive
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When the Hands-Free Power Rear Gate off switch is pressed in , the Hands-Free Power Rear Gate function will be deactivated .
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1 . Check if the Hands-Free Power Rear Gate off switch is set to active .
2 . Make sure there is enough space behind the vehicle and carry the access key fob with you .
3 . Move your foot into and then out of the kicking motion detection area within 1 second , and then take a step back to avoid hitting the rear gate .
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The electronic chirp will sound , and the rear gate will operate .
NOTE
. If you move your foot into the operation range while the rear gate is in opening , the rear gate will stop .
. If you perform a kicking motion while the rear gate is in closing , the rear gate will start opening .
. When the rear gate is opening or closing , you can use a kicking motion to stop or reverse the operation of the rear gate , even if you are not carrying the access key fob .
. In some situations , the Hands-Free Power Rear Gate function may activate accidentally . To prevent this from happening , turn off the function in the following cases .
– When the area around the rear bumper is equipped with outdoor
equipment , etc . – When washing the vehicle – When removing snow – When a small animal or an object ,
such as a ball , crosses the kicking motion detection area
. The Hands-Free Power Rear Gate function may not operate properly in the following conditions .
– When you hold your foot under the
bumper . – When the standing position of a
kicking motion is too close to the
rear bumper . – When your foot comes in direct
contact with the bumper while
executing a kicking motion . – When executing a kicking motion
repeatedly . – When you slide your foot sideways
after executing a kicking motion . – In heavy rain – The rear bumper is very dirty . – The vehicle is covering by snow . – The system of the vehicle cannot
detect the access key fob . – When you are affected by the
environment around the vehicle . – When operating the function in a
location with strong radio waves or noise ( e . g ., near a radio tower , power plant or broadcast station ),
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