Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 31
The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button lo-
cated on the front overhead console, or closed
by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on left
rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. Press-
ing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear
trim panel once will close the liftgate only, this
button cannot be used to open the liftgate.
When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE trans-
mitter is pressed 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 Instrument 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 pressing 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.
•
There are also pinch sensors attached to
the side of the liftgate. Light pressure
anywhere along these strips will cause
the liftgate to return to the open position.
•
The power liftgate must be in the full open
position for rear liftgate close button on
the left rear trim, near the liftgate opening,
to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open,
press the Liftgate button on the Key Fob
twice to fully open the liftgate, and then
press it twice to close.
•
If the electronic liftgate release is pushed
while the power liftgate is closing, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open
position.
•
If the electronic liftgate release is pushed
while the power liftgate is opening, the
liftgate motor will disengage to allow
manual operation.
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