Quick answer

Carry the smart key within 47 inches of the rear, then make one smooth backward-and-forward kick at roughly 45 degrees near either monitored rear corner.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market F-PACE when the optional Gesture Tailgate system is fitted.

Required equipment / service
F-PACE equipped with Gesture Tailgate
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

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Source-named equipment or service
  • F-PACE equipped with Gesture Tailgate
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market F-PACE when the optional Gesture Tailgate system is fitted.

Visual orientation

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.

Cargo & utility orientation diagram for Jaguar F-Pace
Cargo & utility orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Carry a valid smart key and stand on stable, non-slippery ground behind the vehicle.

  2. 02

    Choose one of the monitored areas near a rear corner and keep clear of the exhaust outlet.

  3. 03

    Make one smooth backward-and-forward kicking action at about a 45-degree angle for one to two seconds.

  4. 04

    Move back from the powered tailgate path and watch for the hazard-light confirmation when the ignition is off.

  5. 05

    Monitor the tailgate through its full powered movement.

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Important limits

  • The gesture must be made near a monitored rear corner, not by waving a foot under the center of the bumper.
  • The smart key must be within 47 inches of the tailgate.
  • The hazard lights do not flash as confirmation when the ignition is on.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Use one deliberate one-to-two-second kick rather than repeated sweeping motions.
  • ✓Move the smart key closer to the rear of the vehicle.
  • ✓Confirm Gesture Tailgate equipment is present on the vehicle build.
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Primary evidence

2024 Jaguar F-PACE iGuide — Gesture Tailgate

Relevant section or page: Gesture Tailgate. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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