Power Liftgate Notes
Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling it may activate obstacle detection, reverse operation, simulate a strut failure, or damage components.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in enclosed areas.
Note: Do not hang objects from the glass or liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving.
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off
You can switch the power liftgate on or off through the vehicle settings touchscreen.
Note: When switched off, the liftgate only unlatches and does not power open or close.
Opening the Liftgate Using the Remote Control
- Press the liftgate button twice within three seconds.
Note: Avoid enclosed areas when operating.
Note: Do not hang objects from the liftgate.
Note: Do not drive with liftgate open.
Opening the Hands-Free Liftgate (If Equipped)
- Stand behind the vehicle with the passive key within 3 ft (1 m).
- Kick motion under bumper.
- Liftgate opens.
Avoid:
- Touching bumper.
- Holding foot underneath.
- Sweeping motion.
Detection Zones
The detection area is on both sides of the rear bumper.
Note: Trailer hitch detection may be supported.
Note: False triggers may occur from water or chains.
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height
- Open liftgate.
- Stop at desired height.
- Hold control button until tone.
- Liftgate stores height.
Note: Cannot program too low.
Note: Battery disconnection does not erase memory.
Closing the Liftgate
From Inside Vehicle
Warning: Ensure people are clear before operation.
Press the instrument panel button.
From Outside Vehicle
Warning: Ensure people are clear before closing.
Press the liftgate button.
Using Remote Control
Warning: Keep people clear.
Press remote button twice.
Hands-Free Closing
- Stand behind vehicle.
- Kick motion.
- Liftgate closes.
Stopping Liftgate Movement
- Liftgate button
- Interior button
- Remote control
- Authorized device
- Kick motion
Liftgate Obstacle Detection
Closing: Stops and reverses when obstruction detected.
Opening: Stops until obstacle removed.
Liftgate Window Operation
- Unlock window.
- Press button A and lift.
- Close firmly.
Note: Avoid enclosed areas.
Note: Do not hang objects.
Note: Do not drive with window open.
Liftgate Troubleshooting
Warning Lamp: Illuminates if lift
