Power Liftgate - If Equipped - Jeep Grand Cherokee Operating Information Manual

WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poi-
sonous 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.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened
by pushing the electronic liftgate
release (refer to "Keyless Enter-
N-Go — Passive Entry" located in
"Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle") or by pushing the
LIFTGATE button on the RKE Key Fob.
Push the LIFTGATE button on the RKE Key
Fob twice within five seconds to open the power
liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, pushing the
button twice within five seconds a second
time will close the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pushing the LIFTGATE button located
on the front overhead console. If the liftgate is
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fully open, the liftgate can be closed by pushing
the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim
panel, near the liftgate opening. If the liftgate is
in motion, pushing the LIFTGATE button lo-
cated on left rear trim panel will reverse the
liftgate.
When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE 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. For further information, refer to
"Uconnect Settings" in "Understanding Your In-
strument Panel."
NOTE:
• In the event of a power malfunction to the
liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch re-
lease can be used to open the liftgate. The
emergency liftgate latch release can be
accessed through a snap-in cover located
on the liftgate trim panel.
• If liftgate is left open for an extended
period of time, the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate
functionality.
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 power liftgate buttons will not oper-
ate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle
speed is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• The power liftgate will not operate in tem-
peratures below −22° F (−30° C) or tem-
peratures above 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 anything obstructs the power liftgate
while it is closing or opening, the liftgate
will automatically reverse to the closed or
open position, provided it meets suffi-
cient resistance.