2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 53

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: • • • • • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the liftgate opening to operate. If the liftgate is not fully vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph open, press the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully (0 km/h). open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures above 150°F power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the (65°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice full open position. from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate switches. • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disIf anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is engage to allow manual operation. closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions meets sufficient resistance. within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manuThere are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the ally. liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position. • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power 2