Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 30
LIFTGATE
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built
into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid
Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m)
of the liftgate, press the electronic liftgate re-
lease to open with one fluid motion.
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed in Uconnect® Settings, all doors
will unlock when you push the electronic
liftgate release. If
ⴖ
Unlock Driver Door 1st
press
ⴖ
is programmed in Uconnect® Set-
tings, the liftgate will unlock when you press
the electronic liftgate release. For further
information, refer to “Uconnect® Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the
passive entry lock button located to the right of
electronic liftgate release.
NOTE:
The liftgate unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release.
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 pressing the electronic liftgate
release (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-
Go™” located in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle”) or by
pressing the LIFTGATE button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE trans-
mitter twice within five seconds, to open the
power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open, press-
ing the button twice within five seconds a sec-
ond time will close the liftgate.
Passive Entry/Lock Button Location
1 — Electronic Liftgate
Release
2 — Lock Button
Location
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