Jeep Compass 2022, Owner'S Manual

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68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The key fob and the overhead console switch will
open the liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The
outside handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, and a
valid Passive Entry key fob is within 5 ft (1.5 m) of
the liftgate, pulling the outside handle will unlock
and open the liftgate.
NOTE:

Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate may
be locked.

Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the
door panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the
liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and
the exterior door lock cylinder will not lock and
unlock the liftgate.

The liftgate will either unlock along with the
vehicle doors, or it will need to be unlocked by
pushing the electronic liftgate release,
depending on the selected setting in the
Uconnect system
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page 165.
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The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the
vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).

The power liftgate will not operate in tempera -
tures below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures
above 150°F (65°C). Be sure to remove any
buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before
pushing any of the power liftgate switches.

If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position. After
multiple obstructions in the same cycle, the lift -
gate will automatically stop and must be opened
or closed manually.
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There are pinch sensors attached to the side of
the liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along
these strips will cause the liftgate to return to
the open position.
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The power liftgate must be in the full open posi -
tion in order for the rear liftgate close button, on
the left rear trim near the liftgate opening, to
operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, push the
liftgate button on the key fob to fully open the
liftgate and then push it again to close.

If the electronic liftgate release handle is
pushed a second time while the power liftgate is
opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to
allow manual operation.

If your liftgate is power closing and you put the
vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to
power close. However, vehicle movement may
result in the detection of an obstruction.

Allow the power system to open the liftgate.
Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may acti -
vate the liftgate obstacle detection feature and
stop the power operation or reverse its direc -
tion.
Lock The Vehicle
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Passive Entry
lock button located to the right of the electronic
liftgate release handle will lock the vehicle.
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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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.

During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate
travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving away.

Personal injury or cargo damage may occur if
caught in the path of the liftgate. Make sure
the liftgate path is clear before activating the
liftgate.
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