2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 52

50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed reverse to the closed or open position, provided it manually. meets sufficient resistance. • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips close. However, vehicle movement may result in a will cause the liftgate to return to the open position. detection of an obstruction. • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the WARNING! liftgate opening to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate is the liftgate closed when you are operating the closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. vehicle. • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow (Continued) manual operation.