Closing The Hood; Liftgate; To Unlock/Open The Liftgate - Jeep CHEROKEE 2023 Owner's Manual

C T H
LOSING HE OOD
In one continuous motion, pull down on the front edge of
the hood with moderate force until the angle is below the
point where the gas props are no longer resisting. Then let
the hood continue to fall into the closed position on its
own.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

LIFTGATE

T U /O T L
O NLOCK PEN HE IFTGATE
The power liftgate may be opened by pushing the key fob
liftgate button (if equipped) or by pushing the electronic
liftgate release handle Ú page 22.
Push the liftgate button on the 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 instrument
panel to right of the headlight switch. If the liftgate is fully
open, the liftgate can be closed by pushing the liftgate
button located on the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate
opening. If the liftgate is in motion, pushing the liftgate
button located on the left rear trim panel will reverse the
liftgate.
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the Passive Entry button located to the left of
liftgate release handle to lock the liftgate and doors.
NOTE:
If all doors are programmed within Uconnect Settings to
unlock on first press, all doors will unlock when you push
the liftgate release handle. If the driver door is
programmed to unlock on first press within Uconnect
Settings page 126, the liftgate will unlock when you
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push the liftgate release handle.
Liftgate Entry
1 — Passive Entry Button
2 — Liftgate Release Handle
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
 Use the power door lock switch on either front door trim
panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate.
 The manual door locks on the doors and the driver's
door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
Power Liftgate Malfunction Procedure:
1. In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate,
the liftgate can be released by accessing the service
release feature in the latch. This can be done using
a 3 mm diameter screwdriver.
2. From inside the gate, an eyelet can be seen. Place the
screwdriver in the eyelet.
3. Rotate the screwdriver handle to actuate the lever
and release the latch.
4. 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!
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.
NOTE:
The liftgate can also be opened manually by pushing the
electronic liftgate release handle and pulling upward in
one fluid motion.
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