Just step on the glowing marker at your feet! A hands-free way to operate the Jimny's electric rear gate

I often find myself with both hands full when loading luggage into the car for events or interviews. If I could open the rear gate just with my foot at such times, it would make the loading process much easier while carrying luggage. The "Foot Sensor for Jimny-Specific Electric Rear Gate" from Alpine Style allows you to open and close the rear gate electrically simply by stepping on the marker displayed at your feet. It seems like I can use the side-opening Jimny even more smartly.

Step on it for 2 seconds, pull your foot and it will open!

The "AS-FS-JI-64 Foot Sensor for Jimny Dedicated Electric Tailgate" is an optional part that can be added to the currently available "KTX-ERG-JI-64 Jimny Dedicated Electric Tailgate".

The usage is simple. Step on the marker displayed on the ground for about 2 seconds, and pulling your foot will open and close the tailgate electrically. You don't have to reach for the genuine back door handle, so you can operate it while carrying shopping bags or outdoor gear.

Instead of placing your luggage on the ground to open the tailgate and then picking it up again... you can open it directly with your foot. Once you use this action, it might become a habit.

The marker appears at your feet, so there's no confusion

With foot sensors, you might find yourself wondering, "Where is it again?" However, this sensor displays the reacting location on the ground with a marker. You just need to step on the marker and pull your foot, so you don’t have to search for the sensor position. Once you are behind the Jimny, just check the marker and step on it. You don’t need to memorize the operating method!

Please note that the marker uses lasers, so direct viewing is not allowed. This is something you'd want to share with your family when using it after installation.

With the rear gate OPEN, all doors are also unlocked

What’s even more interesting is that it can be used even when the vehicle is locked. If the original smart key is within recognition range, stepping on the marker and pulling your foot away will open the rear gate, and simultaneously, all doors can be unlocked. Say goodbye to the hassle of rummaging through your pockets or bag for the key while carrying luggage in both hands.

The dedicated app "ALPINE Foot sensor Interface" allows for settings such as pairing distance, password changes, and firmware upgrades. It is compatible with both Apple and Android. To use the foot sensor, pairing with a smartphone and a Bluetooth connection is required in advance.

I want to use the sideways opening Jimny more smartly

The compatible models are Jimny JB64W, Jimny Sierra JB74W, and Jimny Nomad JC74 series. However, a separately sold "KTX-ERG-JI-64 Jimny dedicated electric rear gate" is necessary. This converts the sideways opening rear gate to electric, and the opening angle can be set to your preferred position.

The rugged Jimny's side-opening rear gate opens smoothly just by tapping your foot underneath. While it still looks like a Jimny, the operation feels more like a modern SUV, which is nice. When you're loaded with luggage and need to go to the back, you can just open it with your foot. I might secretly attach this to my son's Jimny that I occasionally borrow.

Product Name / Foot Sensor for Jimny-Specific Electric Rear Gate
Model Number / AS-FS-JI-64
Price / 55,000 yen
Compatible Models / Jimny (JB64W), Jimny Sierra (JB74W), Jimny Nomad (JC74 series)
*Separate purchase of "KTX-ERG-JI-64 Jimny-Specific Electric Rear Gate" is required.

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