•
For Hybrid models: Electric drive mode will not be
available while the hood is open. A message will
show in the instrument cluster display to alert the
driver.
CLOSING
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other
hand remove the support rod from its seat and rein-
sert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the engine compartment and drop it. Make
sure that the hood is completely closed.
NOTE:
For PHEV models: If the vehicle stopped charging the
high voltage battery when the hood was opened, the
vehicle will resume charging when the hood closes.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood
is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches
engaged.
LIFTGATE
TO UNLOCK/OPEN THE LIFTGATE
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
•
Key fob
•
Liftgate Release Handle
•
Button on overhead console
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five
seconds to release the liftgate.
The key fob and the overhead console button will
release the liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The out-
side handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked. If the
vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, pulling the elec-
tronic liftgate release handle will unlock and release
the liftgate, with a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate.
NOTE:
When you pull the electronic liftgate release handle,
either only the liftgate will unlock, or all the doors and
the liftgate will unlock, depending on the selected set-
ting in the Uconnect system
page 169.
TO LOCK/CLOSE THE LIFTGATE
To manually close the liftgate, grab the liftgate closing
handle and pull in a downward motion.
WARNING!
•
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers 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.
POWER LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED
The power liftgate may be opened or closed in several
ways:
•
Overhead console liftgate button
•
Key fob
•
Outside handle (open or reset liftgate latch)
•
Rear Interior Power Liftgate button (when liftgate is
open)
•
Hands-Free Liftgate (if equipped) — opens liftgate
only
Using the previously listed ways to open or close the
liftgate:
•
When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will open
•
When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will close
•
When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will reverse
Electronic Liftgate Release Handle
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