Doors
Liftgate
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel. . Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0 214.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
Manual Liftgate
To open the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press K on the remote key twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on the underside of the liftgate handle and lift up. Press the button (2) above the license plate to open the liftglass, or pressc twice quickly on the remote key. Do not leave the liftglass open when raising the liftgate. There will be a delay in the release of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wiper is in motion. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. The liftgate can be opened when locked if the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad. See Remote Key Operation 0 8. The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged.
Warning
You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and unsecured liftgate may result in damage to the power liftgate components.
If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The modes are:
MAX : Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be opened manually all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only. To power open or close the liftgate, select MAX or 3/4 mode and then: . Pressb twice quickly on the remote
key until the liftgate moves. . Press8 on the overhead console. The
driver door must be unlocked or locked without the security armed.
. Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle after unlocking all doors. A locked vehicle can be opened if the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.
. Pressl on the bottom edge of the liftgate next to the latch to close.
Press any liftgate button, the touch pad, orb on the remote key while the liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing any liftgate button or pressingb twice quickly on the remote key restarts the operation in the reverse direction. Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate handle will restart the motion, but only in the opening direction.
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle can damage the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to complete.
When stopping the gate at low heights it may partially reopen. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures, or after repeated power cycling over a short period of time. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. Select OFF on the liftgate switch. If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate will continue to completion. If the vehicle is accelerated before the liftgate has completed moving, the liftgate may stop or reverse direction. Check for Driver Information Center (DIC) messages and make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving.
Falling Liftgate Detection
If the power liftgate automatically closes after a power opening cycle, it indicates that the system is reacting to excess weight on the liftgate or a possible support strut failure. Remove any excess weight. A repetitive chime will sound while the falling liftgate detection feature is operating. If the liftgate continues to automatically close after opening, see your dealer for service before using the power liftgate.
Interfering with the power liftgate motion or manually closing the liftgate too quickly after power opening may resemble a support strut failure. This could also activate the falling liftgate detection feature. Allow the liftgate to complete its operation and wait a few seconds before manually closing the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the liftgate. This will allow normal power operation functions to resume. If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing, and an obstacle is encountered that prevents the liftgate from completely closing, the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening: 1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power
open the liftgate. 2. Stop the liftgate movement at the
desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.
3. Press and holdl on the bottom edge of the liftgate next to the latch on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds. This indicates the setting has been recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low.
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate. See “Manual Liftgate” at the beginning of this section.
Attempting to move the liftgate too quickly and with excessive force may result in damage to the vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a smooth motion and moderate speed. The system includes a feature which limits the manual closing speed to protect the components.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped with Hands-Free Vehicle Access, the liftgate may be operated with a kicking motion under the rear bumper at the location of the projected logo. The remote key must be within 1m (3ft) of the rear bumper to use hands-free feature. Splashing water may cause the liftgate to open. Keep the remote key away from the rear bumper detection area or turn the liftgate mode to OFF when cleaning or working near the rear bumper to avoid accidental opening. The hands-free feature will not work while the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate while in motion use one of the liftgate switches.
The hands-free feature can be customized.To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Comfort and Convenience”. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking motion is activated to both open and close the liftgate.
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled. To operate, move your foot in a forward
kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper, then pull it back. . Do not sweep your foot side to side. . Do not keep your foot under the bumper;
the liftgate will not activate. . Do not touch the liftgate until it has
stopped moving. . This feature may be temporarily disabled
under some conditions. If the liftgate does not respond to the kick, open or close the liftgate by another method or start the vehicle. The feature will be re-enabled.
When closing the liftgate using this feature, there will be a short delay. The rear lights will flash and a chime will sound. Step away from the liftgate before it starts moving.
Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle logo will be projected for one minute onto the ground near the rear bumper when a remote key is detected within approximately 2 m (6 ft) from the rear bumper. The projected logo may not be visible under brighter daytime conditions.
. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation Detection Zone
. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo Detection Zone
The projected logo shows where to kick towards the rear bumper. The projected logo will not be restarted using the same remote key unless it has been out of range for longer than 20 seconds. If a remote key is again detected within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the liftgate, or another kick has been detected, the one-minute timer will be reset. The projected logo will not work under these conditions: . The vehicle battery is low. . The transmission is not in P (Park). . Hands Free Liftgate Control is set to off in
vehicle personalization. To view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Comfort and Convenience”.
. Power liftgate is turned off.
. The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours or more, with no remote key use or Keyless Access operation. To re-enable, press any button on the remote key or open and close a vehicle door.
The projected logo will not work for a single remote key when a remote key: . Has been left within approximately 5 m
(15 ft) of the liftgate for several minutes. . Has been left inside the vehicle and all
vehicle doors are closed. . Has approached the area outside of the
liftgate five times within 10 minutes.
Lens Cleaning
If equipped, use a cotton swab to clean the lens.
Action Hands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
Remote key entering projected logo detection zone
Operative On for one minute
Remote key left inside projected logo detection zone for minimum of 10 minutes
Operative Off until remote key button press or a door is opened and closed
Remote key brought in and out of projected logo detection zone five times or more within 10 minutes
Operative Off for one hour or until remote key button press or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than 72 hours
Operative Off until remote key button press or a door is opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off Hands-free liftgate is disabled in vehicle per- sonalization
Non-operative Off
24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps
Warning
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before entering or exiting the vehicle, be sure the power assist step is fully extended. Do not step on the power assist step while it is moving. Never place hands or other body parts between the extended power assist step and the vehicle.
If equipped, the power assist steps will deploy when the door is opened and automatically retract three seconds after the door is closed. The power assist steps will retract immediately if the vehicle starts moving. Disable the power assist steps before jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Too much ice buildup may prevent deployment of the power assist steps. Check the step position before exiting the vehicle. If this happens, disable the power assist steps, clear the ice, then enable the assist steps and confirm normal function prior to use.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion. The steps will reverse direction if they encounter an obstruction when opening or closing. Remove the obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete the motion of the assist steps. If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist steps remain extended while driving. Both power assist steps can extend or retract for cleaning. To view available settings from the infotainment screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Enable/Disable
To view available settings from the infotainment screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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