I purchased my Karoq 1.5 DSG SE L at the end of July 2026. The car was pre registered on 31 March 2026 and I believe it was built in January 2026.

Skoda Customer Services tell me it has what they call virtual pedal electric tailgate operation but I'm not at all sure. Easy Open is selected in the settings but I cannot get the tailgate to open using my foot. I have looked underneath the rear bumper for some sort of sensor but can't see anything. I can't get at a January 2026 brochure to check but I can see the virtual pedal is shown in the latest brochure. It could be that Customer Services are quoting from this brochure rather than the January 2026 one.

I don't know if the virtual pedal was specd in the early 2026 brochure, I'm not doing something right or it simply doesn't work. Can anyone throw any light on this and if I'm not doing something right, where am I going wrong? Thanks.

I have virtual pedal on my Karoq - if can take a while to discover the exact movements needed. Firstly you must have the key on you, stand close to the bumper wave your foot underneath and step quickly back. You must step far enough back and if has to a smooth continuous movement with the foot wave under the bumper. It’s a knack, I did succeed a few times. It’s most useful when carrying things with both hands - which is precisely the time it’s hardest to do - standing on one leg stepping back quickly without over balancing dur to the extra weight of what’s being carried.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by thamestrader