Jeep Cherokee 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 113 / 636

The power liftgate may be closed by pushing the button,
located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening.
Pushing the button will only close the liftgate. This button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped
To open or close the liftgate using hands-free activation,
use a straight in and out kicking motion under the vehicle
activation zone in the general location below the rear
license plate. Do not move your foot sideways or in a
sweeping motion or the sensors may not detect the motion.
NOTE:
Activation zone is the same for vehicles equipped
with and without trailer tow package.
When a valid kicking motion is completed, the liftgate will
chime, the hazard lights will flash and the liftgate will open
after approximately one second, or close after approxi-
mately three seconds. This assumes all options are enabled
in the radio.
NOTE:
• Opening or closing the Hands-Free Liftgate requires a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door
handle. If a valid Passive Entry key fob is not within 5 ft
(1.5 m), the liftgate will not respond to any kicks.
•
The Hands-Free Liftgate feature may be turned on or off
in Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information. The Hands-Free
Liftgate feature should be turned off during Jacking, Tire
Changing, Manual Car Wash, and Vehicle Service.
NOTE:
The Hands-free liftgate feature can be activated by
any metallic object making a similar in-and-out motion
under the rear bumper, such as cleaning using a metal
broom.
Hands-Free Liftgate Activation Zone
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