The equipped 2021 Envision senses a straight kick under the left rear corner; the logo identifies the sensor zone but a side-to-side sweep or held foot will not activate it.
Check that your vehicle has it.
For the 2021 U.S.-market Envision, the hands-free programmable power liftgate with LED logo projection is standard on Essence and Avenir and available on Preferred through the Comfort and Convenience Package.
- Retail trim / version
- 2021 Envision Essence, 2021 Envision Avenir
- Named package
- 2021 Envision Preferred with Comfort and Convenience Package
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Published availability and qualifications
For the 2021 U.S.-market Envision, the hands-free programmable power liftgate with LED logo projection is standard on Essence and Avenir and available on Preferred through the Comfort and Convenience Package.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Carry a recognized remote key and approach the left rear corner; the projected Buick logo should appear when the key is within about 6 feet.
- 02
At the logo location, kick the foot straight up under the bumper in one swift motion and pull it back immediately.
- 03
Do not sweep sideways, hold the foot beneath the bumper or touch the moving liftgate.
- 04
When closing by kick, watch for the taillamp flash and listen for the chime, then step away during the short delay before movement.
Important limits
- Keep people and objects out of the liftgate path and wait until motion stops before touching it.
- The remote key must be in the hands-free detection zone; the projected logo may be hard to see in bright daylight.
- The projected logo and the liftgate sensor have different detection ranges, so a visible logo alone does not mean the key is close enough to activate the gate.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the gate does not respond, move the remote key within about 3 feet and repeat one straight kick under the left corner.
- ✓If repeated kicks fail, open or close the liftgate by another method or start the vehicle; the manual says temporary disablement can clear afterward.
- ✓If the logo is off after the vehicle has been parked for a long period, press a remote-key button or open and close a door, then retry.
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2021 Buick Envision Owner's Manual — Hands-Free Operation
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- Official brochure2021 Buick Envision Official Brochure — Trim Availability ↗
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