CITROEN C5 X 2021 - Page 37

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Access
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► Position yourself behind the vehicle by the
number plate and perform a “kicking” movement
in the “OK” detection zone.
The “kicking” movement must be given forwards,
smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical
movement from low to high. Raise the foot
su󰀩ciently and remove it immediately.
The taking into account of the “kicking”
movement is conrmed by the lighting of the
direction indicators.
"Sideward kicking" movements do not
work. If the “kicking” movement has not
been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before
repeating the movement.
Do not perform repetitive “kicking”
movements.
If the motorised tailgate has not started to open,
check that:
– the function is activated.
– the electronic key is on your person, outside
the vehicle in the rear recognition area.
– the “kicking” movement was performed in the
detection zone, close enough to the bumper.
– the foot was removed from the bumper quickly
enough.
When the vehicle is locked, the request
to open the tailagte with this function
unlocks the vehicle, or only the tailgate if
selective unlocking is activated, prior to the
opening of the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate with the “Hands-Free
Tailgate Access” function enables you to lock
the vehicle.
Recommendations on the
hands-free function (Hands-
Free Tailgate Access)
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (e.g. smartphone).
The function may be deactivated or a󰀨ected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
– hitching up or removing a trailer;
– tting or removing a bicycle carrier;
– loading or unloading bicycles on/from a bicycle
carrier;
– depositing or lifting something behind the
vehicle;
– an animal approaches the rear bumper;
– washing the vehicle;
– maintenance is performed on the vehicle;
– accessing the spare wheel.
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
The installation of a towing device may
disturb the detection system.
To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate
while operating the towing device:
► remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
For more information on the Towing device
with quickly detachable towball, refer to the
corresponding section.
Alarm
(Depending on version)