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How do I operate the tailgate and hood on the Cayenne Electric?

For the first time, the Cayenne features a front luggage compartment (frunk), providing an additional 3.2 cubic feet of storage capacity. 

The Cayenne Electric therefore offers flexible storage options in both the rear and front luggage compartments: larger items can be stowed at the rear, while smaller items can be stored at the front. 

Table of Content

  1. Applicable models
  2. Tailgate Operation  
  3. Tailgate Operation via Foot Gesture
  4. Adjusting the Opening Height of the Tailgate  
  5. Hood Operation 
  6. Hood Operation with Comfort Access

Tailgate Operation  

The tailgate can be opened and closed via: 

Button on the vehicle key   Button on the driver’s door (press and hold)   Button on the tailgate   The PCM / Central Display   Foot gesture 

Tailgate Operation via Foot Gesture

The tailgate can be opened or closed via a foot gesture in the sensor area of the vehicle. Move your foot in a fluid kicking motion towards the bumper and back again without touching it. Alternatively, you can position your foot to the side under the bumper, whichever is more convenient for you.  

Activation takes place in the PCM:  

Settings > Other settings > Vehicle Locking System > Activate tailgate with foot gesture 

To close the tailgate, move your foot slightly in the sensor area again. Then leave the area of the tailgate within 10 seconds, otherwise it will not close. After you have left the area, a signal tone sounds and the tailgate closes.  

Note: To ensure reliable operation of the foot gesture control, the sensor area at the rear of the vehicle should be kept clean. In winter conditions, for example snow, road salt or similar, an underbody wash may help maintain proper functionality.  

For more information on this feature, please refer to the Owner's Manual. 

Adjusting the Opening Height of the Tailgate  

You can individually adjust the opening height of the tailgate: 

Open the tailgate Stop the opening process using one of the buttons Move the tailgate to the desired height by hand Press and hold the button on the tailgate trim for approx. 3 seconds. An audible signal and a single flash of the tail light confirm the setting

Hood Operation 

The hood can be opened via:

Button on the vehicle key  The PCM / central display  Manual movement

The hood must always be closed manually.

Hood Operation with Comfort Access

With the Comfort Access function, you can open the hood with a swiping gesture over the sensor below the Porsche crest. The hood must be closed manually. 

Activation takes place in the PCM:  

Settings > Other settings > Vehicle Locking System > Unlocking the vehicle without using the vehicle key 

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