Nissan Ariya: Liftgate

• Basic information
• Motion-activated liftgate

Basic information

WARNING

• Always be sure the liftgate has been closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
• Do not drive with the liftgate open.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and or its systems, including entrapment in windows or inadvertent door lock activation, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle.

  Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

• Always be sure that hands and feet are clear of the door frame to avoid injury while closing the liftgate.

CAUTION

Do not use accessory carriers that attach to the liftgate. Doing so will cause damage to the vehicle.

Operating manual liftgate

To open the liftgate, unlock it. Pull up the liftgate to open.

The liftgate can be unlocked by:

• pushing the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key once (all door unlock mode) or twice (selective door unlock mode) .
• pushing the liftgate request switch.
• touching the capacitive unlock sensor (all door unlock mode).

To close the liftgate, pull down until it securely locks.

Operating power liftgate

Basic information To operate the power liftgate, the vehicle must be in the P (Park) position.

The power liftgate will not operate if the battery voltage is low.

If the liftgate is open approximately 5.9 in (150 mm) or less from the fully closed position, power liftgate cannot be performed by any switch operations. To operate the power liftgate, manually close the liftgate.

The power liftgate operation can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle information display.

NOTE

• For models with motion-activated liftgate: When washing, waxing or maintaining your vehicle, placing or replacing the body cover, or splashing water to the area around the kick motion sensor, turn off the power liftgate.
• If the power open or close operation is performed consecutively, the safety mode activates and the operation cannot be performed for a certain period of time. In this case, wait for a while and then perform the operation.

Power liftgate switch - Instrument panel

Liftgate opener switch

Power liftgate button - Key (example)

Power liftgate close and lock switches - Liftgate

Power open (using switches)

When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will fully open automatically by:

• pushing the power liftgate switch A on the instrument panel for more than 1 second
• pushing the liftgate opener switch B
• pushing the power liftgate button C on the key for more than 1 second

The outside chime sounds when the liftgate starts opening.

NOTE

The liftgate can be opened by the power liftgate switch A or the power liftgate button C even if the liftgate is locked. The liftgate can be unlocked and opened independently of the other doors, even when they are locked. The liftgate must be unlocked (or the Intelligent Key must be within range) to open with the liftgate opener switch .

Power close (using switches)

When the liftgate is fully opened, the liftgate will fully close automatically by:

• pushing the power liftgate switch A on the instrument panel for more than 1 second
• pushing the power liftgate button C on the key for more than 1 second
• pushing the power liftgate close switch D on the lower part of the liftgate

The outside chime sounds when the liftgate starts closing.

Power close and lock

When the liftgate is fully opened and the Intelligent Key is carried with you near the liftgate, all the doors and the liftgate will lock and the liftgate will fully close automatically by pushing the power liftgate lock switch E on the lower part of the liftgate.

The outside chime sounds when the liftgate starts closing.

Stop and reverse function (if so equipped)

The power liftgate will stop immediately if one of the following actions is performed during power open or close.

• pushing the power liftgate switch A
• pushing the liftgate opener switch B
• pushing the power liftgate close switch D on the lower part of the liftgate
• pushing the power liftgate button C on the key

And then the power liftgate will move in the reverse direction if one of the above actions is performed again.

The outside chime sounds when the liftgate starts to reverse.

Auto reverse function

The auto-reverse function enables the liftgate to automatically reverse when something is caught in the liftgate as it is opening or closing. When the control unit detects an obstacle, the liftgate will reverse and stop.

If a second obstacle is detected, the liftgate motion will stop.

A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the liftgate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch sensor during power close, the liftgate will reverse and stop.

NOTE

If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed, the power close function will not operate.

WARNING

There is a small distance immediately before the closed position that cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers keep their hands, etc., clear from the liftgate opening before closing the liftgate.

Manual mode

If power operation is not available, the liftgate can be operated manually. Power operation may not be available if the battery voltage is low or if the liftgate is open approximately 5.9 in (150 mm) or less from the fully closed position. When the power liftgate is turned off, the liftgate can be opened manually by pushing the liftgate opener switch. If the power liftgate opener switch is pushed during power open or close, the power operation will be canceled and the liftgate can be operated manually. This will allow normal power operation functions to resume.

Motion-activated liftgate

Basic information

The liftgate can be operated using a quick kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper.

The kick motion sensor a is located on the back of the rear bumper. when you move your foot under and then away from the operating range b similar to a kicking motion, while carrying the Intelligent Key with you, the liftgate will open or close automatically.

Proper operation technique

• While at the rear of the vehicle, begin making a quick forward kicking motion.
• Raise your foot straight under the center of the rear bumper then immediately return your foot to the ground in a continuous motion.
• You do not need to hold your foot under the bumper or move it side to side. Immediately return your foot to the ground.
• The kicking motion should be straight, smooth and consistent.
• After your kick motion is complete, step back and allow the liftgate to open/close.
• Three beeps will sound and the liftgate will begin moving within 2 seconds after the kick.

WARNING

Prevent unintentional liftgate opening/ closing. There may be conditions when opening/closing the liftgate is not desired. Keep the Intelligent Key out of range of the liftgate, 7 ft (2 m) or more or inside the vehicle, when washing or working around the back of the vehicle.

NOTE

• The kick motion sensor may not function under the following conditions:
  • When operating near a location where strong radio waves/noises are transmitted, such as a TV tower, power station or broadcasting station.
  • When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.
• The power liftgate may not operate when your foot remains in the operating range b.

CAUTION

• When the Intelligent Key is carried with you near the liftgate, even someone, who does not carry the Intelligent Key, may be able to open or close the liftgate with a kick motion.
• Do not perform a kick motion on an unstable place (for example, on a slope or a muddy ground, etc.).

Power open or close function

The liftgate will fully open automatically using the kick motion sensor.

1. Carry the Intelligent Key.

2. Move your foot under and away from the rear bumper similarly to a kicking motion within the operation range of the kick motion sensor.

3. The liftgate will automatically open or close.

Stop and reverse function

The power liftgate will stop immediately if a kick motion is performed during power open or close. The liftgate can be stopped even if you do not carry the Intelligent Key.

And then the power liftgate will move in the reverse direction if a kick motion is performed again. The power liftgate can be reversed when you carry the Intelligent Key.

Garage mode system

The liftgate can be set to open to a specific height by performing the following:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Pull the liftgate down to the desired position and hold the liftgate (the liftgate will have some resistance when being manually adjusted).

3. While holding the liftgate in position, press and hold the power liftgate close and lock switch D located on the liftgate for approximately 3 seconds or until 2 beeps are heard.

The liftgate will open to the selected position setting. To change the position of the liftgate, repeat steps 1-3 for setting the position of the liftgate.

CAUTION

Do not set the height of the liftgate below approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor using garage mode. Even if you set the height below approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor, the height will automatically be set to approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor.

Auto closure

When the liftgate reaches the secondary position, the closure motor engages and pulls the liftgate to its primary latch position.

Do not apply excessive force when the auto closure is operating. Excessive force applied may cause the mechanism to malfunction.

CAUTION

• The liftgate will automatically close from the secondary position.

  To avoid pinching, keep hands and fingers away from liftgate opening.

• Do not let children operate the liftgate.

Liftgate release lever

If the liftgate cannot be opened with the power door lock switch due to a discharged 12-volt battery, follow these steps.

1. Fold the rear seats down.

2. Insert a suitable tool in the access opening. Move the release lever to the left. The liftgate will be unlatched.

3. Push the liftgate up to open.

It is recommended that you contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer as soon as possible for repair.