Lock/Close The Liftgate; Power Liftgate - If Equipped - Jeep Compass 2021 Owner's Manual

60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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
To Unlock The Liftgate
Use the key fob or the interior door unlock
button on the door panel to unlock the liftgate.
The manual door locks on the doors will not
unlock the liftgate.
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.
L /C T L
OCK LOSE HE IFTGATE
To manually close the liftgate, grab the liftgate
closing handle and pull in a downward motion to
close the liftgate.
Liftgate Pull Handle/Closing Liftgate
NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate may
be locked.
To Lock The Liftgate
Use the key fob or the interior door lock button
on the door panel to lock the liftgate. The
manual door locks on the doors will not lock the
liftgate.
P L — I E
OWER IFTGATE F QUIPPED
The power liftgate may be opened by
pushing the liftgate button on the key
fob. Push the liftgate button on the
key fob twice within five seconds to
open or close the power liftgate. You can also
open the liftgate by pushing the electronic
liftgate release handle Ú page 22.
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 power liftgate may also be opened or closed
by pushing the liftgate button located on the
front overhead console. If the liftgate is fully
open, the liftgate can be closed by pushing the
liftgate button located on the left rear trim
panel. If the liftgate is in motion, pushing the
button again will reverse 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