2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 57

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several within the same cycle, the system will automatically times indicating power operation is in progress. stop and must be opened or closed manually. • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must be opened or closed manually. • If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). 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. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. 2 Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera−12°F (−24°C) or temperatures above 143°F (62°C). Be ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the opening the liftgate in cold weather. liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons.