Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10999311) - 2018 - crc - 11/20/17
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
Hands-Free Operation
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the left side of
the rear bumper. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft).
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one
of the liftgate switches.
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See
. Choose from
the following:
On-Open and Close :
The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
On-Open Only :
The kicking motion
is activated to only open the liftgate.
Off :
The feature is disabled.
Kick Zone
To operate, move your foot in a
forward kicking motion under the left
side of the rear bumper, then pull it
back. Then step back. The kick
must come within 14 cm (6 in) of the
rear bumper to activate.
Caution
Splashing water may cause the
liftgate to open. Keep the RKE
transmitter away from the rear
bumper detection area or turn the
liftgate mode to OFF when
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Caution (Continued)
cleaning or working near the rear
bumper to avoid accidental
opening.
.
Do not sweep your foot side
to side.
.
Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
activate.
.
Do not touch the liftgate until it
has stopped moving.
This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions.
If the liftgate does not respond to
the kick, open or close the liftgate
by another method or start the
vehicle. The feature will be
re-enabled.
When closing the liftgate using this
feature, there will be a short delay.
The taillamps will flash and a chime
will sound.
Step away from the liftgate before it
starts moving.