The 2024 Pathfinder Platinum Motion Activated Liftgate recognizes a quick in-and-out kick below the center of the bumper when the Intelligent Key is within about 31.5 in (80 cm).
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Pathfinder Platinum. Nissan's 2024 brochure lists the Motion Activated Liftgate on Platinum, not on S, SV, SL or Rock Creek.
- Retail trim / version
- Platinum
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Pathfinder Platinum. Nissan's 2024 brochure lists the Motion Activated Liftgate on Platinum, not on S, SV, SL or Rock Creek.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Carry the Intelligent Key and stand behind the closed liftgate with the key within about 31.5 in (80 cm) of the vehicle.
- 02
Move one foot straight under the center of the rear bumper, then immediately pull it straight back without pausing.
- 03
Step clear after completing the kick and listen for three beeps.
- 04
Wait up to about two seconds for the liftgate to begin opening and keep people and objects away from its path.
Important limits
- Do not sweep your foot sideways, hold it under the bumper or touch the bumper.
- The Intelligent Key must be close to the rear of the vehicle; radio interference or a weak key battery can reduce detection.
- Use care around a powered liftgate and never stand beneath it while it is moving.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the sensor does not respond, center the motion under the bumper and use a quicker straight in-and-out kick.
- ✓If it beeps but does not move, step farther back and check the liftgate path for an obstruction.
- ✓If repeated attempts fail, verify the vehicle is a Platinum with Motion Activated Liftgate and that power-liftgate operation is enabled.
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2024 Nissan Pathfinder Quick Reference Guide — Motion Activated Liftgate
Relevant section or page: Page 19. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official brochure2024 Nissan Pathfinder Brochure — Feature Availability ↗
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