The vehicle has pinch sensors
located on the side edges of the
liftgate. If an object is caught
between the liftgate and the body
and presses against this sensor, the
liftgate reverses direction and
fully opens. The liftgate remains
open until it is activated again
or closed manually. Do not force the
liftgate open or closed during a
power cycle.
Manual Operation of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, press the switch on
the center console to the OFF
position.
With the power liftgate disabled
and all of the doors unlocked, the
liftgate can be manually opened
and closed.
To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on
the outside of the liftgate, and lift
the gate open. To close the liftgate,
use the pull cup to lower the
liftgate and close. The liftgate latch
will power close. Always close
the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close
button on the liftgate is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the
lights will flash three times, but the
liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you drive
with the liftgate open, however, if you
must drive with the liftgate open, the
liftgate should be set to manual
operation by pressing the OFF
switch on the center console.
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