Power Liftgate - If Equipped - Dodge HORNET 2024 Owner's Manual

Liftgate Buttons (If Equipped)
1 — Liftgate Close Button
2 — Liftgate Lock Button
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of
the liftgate, pushing the Passive Entry button located to
the left of the electronic liftgate release button, will lock
the vehicle only.
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.
Liftgate Entry
1 — Passive Entry Lock Button
2 — Liftgate Electronic Release Button
POWER LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED
The power liftgate may be opened by push-
ing 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 lift-
gate. You can also open the liftgate by pushing the elec-
tronic liftgate release handle page 41.
When you push the liftgate button on the key fob or
press the electronic liftgate release handle:
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When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will
open.
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When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will close.
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When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will reverse.
If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate can be closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the base of the
liftgate. If the liftgate is in motion, pushing the button
again will reverse the liftgate.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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 closing, and an audible chime can
be heard (if enabled in the Uconnect Settings
page 145).
The key fob and the overhead console switch will open the
liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The outside handle
requires the liftgate to be unlocked. If the vehicle is
equipped with Passive Entry, and a valid Passive Entry key
fob is within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, pulling the outside
handle will unlock and open the liftgate.
NOTE:
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Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in pos-
session of the key fob because the liftgate may be
locked.
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Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the door
panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate.
The manual door locks on the doors and the exterior
door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
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The liftgate will either unlock along with the vehicle
doors, or it will need to be unlocked by pushing the
electronic liftgate release, depending on the
selected setting in the Uconnect system
page 145.
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The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).
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The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures 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.
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