GMC Terrain: Doors / Hands-Free Operation
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the rear
bumper between the left exhaust
pipe and the license plate.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate
hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one
of the liftgate buttons.
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See Vehicle
Personalization. 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.
![GMC Terrain. Hands-Free Operation](images/hands_free_operation-1352/1283/gmc_terrain_hands_free_operation_193.gif)
Length of Kick Zone
![GMC Terrain. Hands-Free Operation](images/hands_free_operation-1352/1283/gmc_terrain_hands_free_operation_194.gif)
Kick Motion
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate
too quickly and with excessive
force may result in damage to the
vehicle.
To operate, kick your foot straight up
in one swift motion under the rear
bumper between the left exhaust
pipe and the license plate, then pull
it 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.
- 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.
Select OFF to manually operate the
liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate
too quickly and with excessive
force may result in damage to the
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about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven. For example, the
vehicle uses computer modules to
monitor and control engine and
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Follow these rules for everyone's
protection.
There are additional things to know
about seat belts and children,
including smaller children and
infants. If a child will be riding in the
vehicle, see Older Children or
Infants and Young Children.
Review and follow the rules for
children in addition to the following
rules.
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