METHOD FOR ACTUATING AN ACCESS SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD, AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SUCH AN APPARATUS

A method for actuating an access system of a motor vehicle involves a camera arrangement detecting at least one foot of a person. An orientation of the foot is determined and based on the determined orientation, a line of sight of the person is then determined. When the line of sight is directed towards at least one tailgate and/or door of the motor vehicle, at least one tailgate and/or door is unlocked and/or automatically actuated to open by the access system. When, however, the line of sight is not directed towards at least one tailgate and/or door, tailgates and/or doors are locked and/or automatically actuated to close by the access system.