Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
6.5.3. Motion-activated tailgate (where fitted)
The tailgate can be operated using a quick kicking motion under the centre of the rear bumper.
The kick motion sensor (a) is located on the back of the rear bumper. when you move your foot under and then away from the operating range (b) similar to a kicking motion, while carrying the Intelligent Key with you, the tailgate will open or close automatically.
Proper operation technique
While at the rear of the vehicle, begin making a quick forward kicking motion.
Raise your foot straight under the centre of the rear bumper then immediately return your foot to the ground in a continuous motion.
You do not need to hold your foot under the bumper or move it side to side. Immediately return your foot to the ground.
The kicking motion should be straight, smooth and consistent.
After your kick motion is complete, step back and allow the tailgate to open/close.
Three beeps will sound and the tailgate will begin moving within 2 seconds after the kick.
Prevent unintentional tailgate opening/closing. There may be conditions when opening/closing the tailgate is not desired. Keep the Intelligent Key out of range of the tailgate, (2 m (7 ft) or more) or inside the vehicle, when washing or working around the back of the vehicle.
The kick motion sensor may not function under the following conditions:
When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted, such as a TV tower, power station or broadcasting station.
When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.
The power tailgate may not operate when your foot remains in the operating range (b).
When the Intelligent Key is carried with you near the tailgate, even someone, who does not carry the Intelligent Key, may be able to open or close the tailgate with a kick motion.
Do not perform a kick motion near the exhaust system components while they are hot. You may severely burn yourself.
Do not perform a kick motion on an unstable place (for example, on a slope or a muddy ground, etc.).