Jeep 2014 Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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• 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 to fully
open the liftgate, and then press it again 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 dis-
engage to allow manual operation.

• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions

within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu-
ally.

• If your liftgate is power closing and you put the

vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power
close. However, vehicle movement may result in a
detection of an obstruction.

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.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE