Provided is user notification of powered system activation during non-contact human activation. A non-contact power closure member system of operating a rear lifted door of a vehicle is provided. Thenon-contact power closure member system includes at least one sensor for sensing an object or motion when a key chain is located within a predetermined distance of the vehicle. An indicator is locatedon the vehicle to inform a user of the appropriate location to make an activation gesture. The system also comprises an electronic control unit connected to the at least one sensor and used for executing software. The electronic control unit processes data to determine whether the gesture made by the user is an activation gesture for opening the lifted door or a wrong signal. In response to the activation gesture, the electronic control unit starts the opening of the rear lifted door. The invention also provides a method for operating the rear lifted door of the vehicle by employing the non-contact power closure member system.