Cargo Area Features - Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

• If the electronic liftgate release handle is
pushed while the power liftgate is closing, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
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.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are
closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
NOTE:
Allow the power system to open the liftgate.
Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may
activate the liftgate obstacle detection feature
and stop the power operation or reverse its
direction.
WARNING!
Personal injury or cargo damage may occur if
caught in the path of the liftgate. Make sure
the liftgate path is clear before activating the
liftgate.

Cargo Area Features

Removable Rear Shelf — If Equipped
To remove the rear shelf, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the two links that support the
shelf at the eyelets.
Rear Shelf Support Links
1 — Links
2 — Eyelets
2. Fold down the rear seats.
3. Through an opened rear door, lift the part of
the overhead luggage shelf closest to the
rear seats.
4. Clear the pins placed outside of the shelf,
and then remove the rear shelf pulling it
upwards and out through the rear doors.
5. The rear shelf can be stored in the cargo
area, or behind the front seat backs.
Adjusting The Rear Shelf
Rear Shelf Pin
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