Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Things to know before starting your vehicle » Keyless enter-n-go
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release.With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.

NOTE: If "Unlock All Doors 1st Press" is programmed in EVIC/DID (if equipped), all doors will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st Press is programmed in Uconnect, the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. Refer to "Uconnect" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.

NOTE: The liftgate passive entry lock button will lock all doors and the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release.

Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry Location

To Unlock From The Driver's Side

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe)

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

 To Lock The Vehicle's Doors And Liftgate

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