Jeep Cherokee Owner's Manual page 43

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the
2
electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE
transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the
electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles
equipped with Power Liftgate. Press the electronic lift-
gate release and lift for Manual Liftgate vehicles.
NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked then the liftgate will
open with the handle and no RKE Transmitter is re-
quired.
Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry
Location