72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The power liftgate may also be opened or closed
by pushing the liftgate button located on the
instrument panel to right of the headlight
switch. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate
can be closed by pushing the liftgate button
located on the left rear trim panel, near the
liftgate opening. If the liftgate is in motion,
pushing the liftgate button located on the left
rear trim panel will reverse the liftgate.
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry
button located to the left of liftgate release
handle to lock the liftgate and doors.
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in
Uconnect, all doors will unlock when you push
the liftgate release handle. If "Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press" is programmed within Uconnect
Settings Ú page 181, the liftgate will unlock
when you push the liftgate release handle.
Liftgate Entry
NOTE:
Use the power door lock switch on either
front door trim panel or the key fob to lock
and unlock the liftgate.
The manual door locks on the doors and the
driver's door lock cylinder will not lock and
unlock the liftgate.
Power Liftgate Malfunction Procedure:
1. In the event of a power malfunction to the
liftgate, the liftgate can be released by
accessing the service release feature in
the latch. This can be done using a 3 mm
diameter screwdriver.
2. From inside the gate, an eyelet can be seen.
Place the screwdriver in the eyelet.
3. Rotate the screwdriver handle to actuate
the lever and release the latch.
4. If liftgate is left open for an extended period
of time, the liftgate may need to be closed
manually to reset power liftgate functionality.
NOTE:
The liftgate can also be opened manually by
pushing the electronic liftgate release handle
and pulling upward in one fluid motion.
1 — Passive Entry Button
2 — Liftgate Release Handle
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.
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