Power Liftgate - If Equipped - Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate may
be locked.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened
or closed by the key fob, outside
handle, overhead console switch,
and the liftgate switch on the upper
left trim when the liftgate is open.
Using any of the above ways:
When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will
open.
When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will
close.
When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will
reverse.
The key fob and the overhead console switch
will open the liftgate when the liftgate is locked.
The outside handle requires the liftgate to be
unlocked. Push the button on the key fob twice
within five seconds to open or close the liftgate.
When the liftgate button on the key fob is
pushed two times, the turn signals will flash
twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or
closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in
the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime
will be audible. Refer to "Uconnect Settings" in
"Multimedia" for further information.
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NOTE:
• Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate
may be locked.
• Use the interior door lock/unlock button on
the door panel or the key fob to lock and
unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on
the doors and the exterior door lock cylinder
will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
Lock The Vehicle
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate
travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving away.
NOTE:
• The liftgate will not power open or close if the
gear selector is in gear or the vehicle speed is
above 0 mph (0 km/h).
• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it
is closing or opening, the liftgate will auto-
matically reverse to the closed or open posi-
tion, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
• There are pinch sensors attached to the side
of the liftgate opening. Light pressure any-
where along these strips will cause the lift-
gate to return to the open position.
• If the power liftgate encounters multiple ob-
structions within the same cycle, the system
will automatically stop. If this occurs, the
liftgate must be opened or closed manually.
• The power liftgate will not operate in tempera-
tures below −22° F (−30° C) or temperatures
about 150° F (65° C). Be sure to remove any
buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before
pushing any of the power liftgate switches.
• If the liftgate is left open for an extended
period of time, the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate
functionality.
• Gas props support the liftgate in the open
position. However, because the gas pressure
drops with temperature, it may be necessary
to assist the props when opening the liftgate
in cold weather.
• Before driving off, check the instrument clus-
ter for a liftgate or door open message or
warning indicator. Failure to do this could
result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate
open while driving.
• If your liftgate is power closing and you put
the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to
power close. However, vehicle movement
may result in a detection of an obstruction.
• If the electronic liftgate release handle is
pushed with the power liftgate is opening, the
liftgate motor will disengage to allow manual
operation.