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Old Sep 11, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Power Tailgate

You may open and close the power tailgate successfully by waving your foot just under two sonic sensors on the rear bumper . Most kick their foot under the center of the rear bumper like commercials but fail mostly
 

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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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I use this constantly.

Works 9/10.

The kicking motion is key. I pretend there's a soccer ball underneath the center of the rear bumper and I am just trying to toe pass it a few yards in front of me.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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First couple of times I whacked my shin. I am much better at it after a few tries.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MIminiclubman
First couple of times I whacked my shin. I am much better at it after a few tries.
Ouch! I want to get good at this maneuver! I'll experiment.
 
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