Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15481080) - 2022 - CRC - 6/1/21
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
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 near the left side of the rear
bumper at the location of the projected
logo, then pull it back. The kick must come
within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear bumper to
activate. Then step back.
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
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.
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.
Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle logo
will be projected for one minute onto the
ground near the rear bumper when an
RKE transmitter is detected within
approximately 2 m (6 ft). The projected logo
may not be visible under brighter daytime
conditions.
1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation
Detection Zone
2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo
Detection Zone