Enable Hands-Free Exterior Storage Access, then move the open liftgate to the desired height and hold its interior close button until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the official 2025 Terrain guide only for vehicles with the optional power liftgate and AutoSense hardware.
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the official 2025 Terrain guide only for vehicles with the optional power liftgate and AutoSense hardware.
- 2025 Terrain gasoline models equipped with the optional factory power liftgate and AutoSense access
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.
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Open Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Hands-Free Exterior Storage Access and enable the feature.
- 02
With the liftgate closed, carry the fob within 3 feet of the rear for about 3 seconds; listen for four beeps before automatic opening.
- 03
To cancel an unwanted automatic opening, move the fob more than 3 feet away before the liftgate begins to open.
- 04
For a height limit, open the liftgate, move it manually to the desired position, and hold the interior close button until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
Important limits
- Four beeps warn that the liftgate is about to open; keep people and objects clear.
- The programmed opening height does not replace checking overhead clearance.
Quick checks.
- ✓If AutoSense does not trigger, confirm the setting is enabled and keep the fob within the documented 3-foot zone for 3 seconds.
- ✓If the stored height is lost, repeat the button hold until both the turn-signal flash and beep confirm saving.
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Getting to Know Your 2025 GMC Terrain - AutoSense Power Liftgate
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