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complete opening/closing sequence,
after manually closing the power
liftgate.
WARNING!
•
Activate power liftgate only when
vehicle is at a standstill.
•
Always pay utmost attention when
opening and closing the tailgate.
If for any reason the protection
system might fail to respond, it could
cause injury to anyone within the
operating area.
•
After the closing command, always
make sure that power liftgate is
completely closed.
CAUTION!
•
Under extreme weather conditions,
liftgate seal could freeze and
compromise power liftgate
automatic opening and closing.
•
Before opening power liftgate, make
sure that no objects or snow are set
on liftgate or might jam or prevent
its opening.
Hands Free Power Liftgate Release
and Closing (
)
"Hands Free" mode is controlled by
the "Passive Entry" system (see chapter
"Passive Entry System" in this section),
which automatically releases and
closes the power liftgate when you
place your foot in the area under the
rear bumper.
The system will only operate if the
system acknowledges the presence of
the key fob within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the
power liftgate.
The range of the sensors that detect
your foot movement extends along
and underneath the central portion of
the rear bumper.
To activate the power liftgate, stand
behind the vehicle, near the liftgate,
and move your foot under the bumper
as if to kick something. Do not place
your foot too close to the bumper or
touch the underbody.
WARNING!
•
Pay careful attention to the exhaust
tailpipes as they can reach high
temperatures and, in case of contact,
they can cause severe burns.
•
When it is not necessary to open
the power liftgate with the "Hands
Free" mode, make sure the key fob
is outside the range of use (3.3 ft/1
m). Otherwise, the power liftgate
Before Starting
can be opened accidentally by an
unintentional movement of the foot.
In order for the sensors to detect
your foot movement, move your
foot towards the vehicle rather than
sideways and immediately pull it back:
from this moment, the power liftgate
will activate within two seconds.
If closed, with the foot movement the
power liftgate will:
• unlock and completely open;
• after another kick, will stop;
• after another kick, will reverse its
movement and completely close
unless stopped again.
If open, with the foot movement the
power liftgate will:
• completely close but not lock;
• another kick before the completed
closing can stop the movement;
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