2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Owners Manual - Liftgate

Liftgate

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate may be released in several ways:

• Overhead console liftgate button

• Key fob

• Outside handle

Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five seconds to release the liftgate.

Liftgate Handle

CLOSING

To Close The Liftgate

Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate lowering the liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate takes over the closing effort.

The power liftgate may be closed by pushing the rear power liftgate switch, located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

Rear Power Liftgate Switch

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.

• 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.

POWER LIFTGATE — IF EQUIPPED

The power liftgate may be opened or closed in several ways:

• Overhead console liftgate button

• Key fob

• Outside handle (opens liftgate only)

• Rear power liftgate switch (when liftgate is open)

Using the above ways:

• When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate will open

• When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate will close

• When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will reverse

Push the Power Liftgate button on the overhead console to open or close the liftgate.

Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five seconds to open or close the liftgate.

Overhead Console Power Switches

CARGO AREA FEATURES

CARGO AREA STORAGE

The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement “Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing.

Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit

Note:

With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor with the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved slightly forward of the rearmost position.