2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Manual - LIFTGATE

LIFTGATE

Opening

The liftgate can be opened from inside the vehicle using the power liftgate button on the overhead console, using the key fob outside of the vehicle or the electronic liftgate release.

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate may be released in several ways:

• Key fob
• Outside handle
• Button on overhead console

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the elec- tronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release to open with one fluid motion. Push the button on the key fob twice within five seconds to release the liftgate.

NOTE:

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in the instru- ment cluster display, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If "Unlock Driver Door 1st Press" is programmed in Uconnect, only the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

Passive Entry/Lock Button Location

1. Electronic Liftgate Release
2. Lock Button Location

NOTE:

Use the power door lock switch on either front door trim panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver's door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.

Closing

To manually close the liftgate, grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate the lowering of the liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate is partially closed and the momentum will fully close the liftgate.

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry lock button located next to the outside handle release will lock the vehicle.

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

NOTE:

The liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened by pushing the electronic liftgate release (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information), or by pushing the liftgate button on the key fob. Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five seconds to open the power lift- gate. Once the liftgate is open, pushing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate.

The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by pushing the liftgate button located on the front overhead console. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate can be closed by pushing the liftgate button located on the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If the liftgate is in motion, pushing the lift- gate button located on the left rear trim panel will reverse the liftgate.

When the liftgate button on the key fob is pushed two times, the turn signals will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in the Ucon- nect settings), and the liftgate chime will be audible. Refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Multimedia” for further information.

NOTE:

• In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate trim panel.
• If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset power lift- gate functionality.

NOTE:

• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures 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, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the lift- gate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.
• If the liftgate is not fully open, push the liftgate button on the key fob twice to operate the liftgate.
• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow manual operation.
• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manually.

Cargo Area Features

There are up to four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a rear subwoofer, the storage bin on that side will not be available.

Rear Storage Bin

Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether strap (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening.

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Tether Strap

Rear Lower Storage Bins Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped

NOTE:

The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo.

To cover the cargo area:

• Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area.
• Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
• The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place.

Rear Cargo Cover

The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving.

Rear Cargo Tie-Downs