Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual page 242

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
Foot movement tailgate operation*
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 kick-
ing motion under the rear bumper.
The sensor is located to the left of center under the
rear bumper.
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range behind the vehicle, approx.
1 meter (3 feet), for opening and closing to be
possible. This applies even if the vehicle is
unlocked in order to prevent the trunk lid from
inadvertently opening e.g. at a car wash.
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Foot movement operation
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Make one slow 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 keep your foot under the vehicle in a
kicking motion. This may prevent activation.
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot
movement
Make one slow 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.
NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function if
there are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt,
etc. on the rear bumper. Make sure to keep
the bumper clean.
NOTE
Please note that the system could be inad-
vertently activated in a car wash or similar
if the remote key is within range.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
•
(p. 229)
Opening and closing the power tailgate*
•
(p. 236)
Remote key range (p. 220)
•
* Option/accessory.