Liftgate; Opening; Closing; Power Liftgate - If Equipped - Jeep Compass 2018 User Manual

LIFTGATE

Opening

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead
console switch, the outside handle, or the key
fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if
equipped) will release the liftgate when the
liftgate is unlocked or locked. The outside
handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.
Liftgate Entry
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NOTE:
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.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.

Closing

Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle
when the liftgate reaches self closing posi-
tion.
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, over-
head 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 lift-
gate 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