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Dec 21, 2023 | 11:30 AM

#16

UltraLux22

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From: Kentucky

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfischer

It's has proven to be a real inconvenience. Whenever I let my hostage go on the edge of town, I have to tell him to close the trunk as he leaves.

You have that problem too! Such a pain. TESLA owners can be so inconsiderate! We can commiserate. It's the only reason I moved on from my Lexus! Now, I can confine and release at will from the driver's seat, but that's for another forum!😜😜😜😜

Last edited by UltraLux22; Dec 21, 2023 at 11:36 AM.

Dec 22, 2023 | 07:58 PM

#17

G1H1

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From: Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by spalf

I felt the same way about the inconsistent trunk kick sensor when I first got my 2022 ES350. I've learned that your leg needs to come directly from the center of the trunk and (here's the trick) if you touch the top of your foot to the underside of the car, it works every time. Does for me anyway.

I practiced at length in the manner depicted in the manual and as recommended by the salesman with maybe 10% success. Then someone here suggested a side to side horizontal swipe. Works every time.

Dec 23, 2023 | 12:33 AM

#18

ESh

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From: MI

For me both ways work every time.

Dec 23, 2023 | 07:19 AM

#19

Myshkyn

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From: California

The only time the kick sensor doesn't work for me is when I leave my foot under the car too long. In that case I get a double beep telling me that it decided not to open.

Dec 23, 2023 | 10:59 AM

#20

grp52

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From: CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by minotaar

There's no pinch protection? That would surprise me. power windows must have this after kids chocked to death playing with their heads in them; Im sure it applies to power trunk lids also.

In short, there's warnings in the Owner's Manual that jam protection may not work just before the trunk lid closes and specifically warns to be careful to not catch fingers.

Long version, quoting from the all the various versions of the (US) Owner's Manual (page numbers vary but the text is the same):

Quote:

⚠︎ WARNING
...
■ Trunk easy closer (vehicles with power trunk lid)

In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open, the trunk easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the trunk easy closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the trunk lid, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries.
...
■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power trunk lid)

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

⚠︎ WARNING
...
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the trunk lid fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the trunk lid.
...

Dec 25, 2023 | 12:14 PM

#21

darkknightntpa

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From: FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by newgsman

Only the button on the inside lip of the trunk lid closes the trunk. The other buttons only open the trunk. Alternatively you can manually pull the trunk closed.

I have a 2023 ES350 and for mine the kick sensor will open or close the trunk... Follow same steps for opening and closing...