Smart Liftgate

On vehicles equipped with a smart key, the liftgate can be opened by activating the hands-free function with the Smart Liftgate system.

How to Use the Smart Liftgate

The hands-free Smart Liftgate can open automatically when the following conditions are met:

• The "Smart Liftgate" option is enabled in the User Settings mode on the cluster LCD
• The Smart Liftgate is activated and ready 15 seconds after all doors are closed and locked
• The Smart Liftgate will open when the smart key is detected in the area behind the vehicle for 3 seconds

Information

The Smart Liftgate will NOT operate when:

• Any door is open, or all doors are closed but not locked
• The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors have been closed and locked
• For vehicles with illuminated front door handles, if the smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors have been closed and locked, or if the smart key is within 60 in. (1.5 m) of the front door handle
• The smart key is inside the vehicle.

1. Setting

To activate the Smart Liftgate, go to the User Settings mode and select Smart Liftgate on the cluster LCD.

2. Detection and Warning

The Smart Liftgate detection zone extends approximately 20-40 in. (50-100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you are located in the detection zone and carrying the smart key, the hazard warning lights will flash and the buzzer will sound to warn you that the Smart Liftgate will open.

Information

Do not approach the detection zone if you do not want the liftgate to open. If you unintentionally enter the detection zone and the hazard warning lights and buzzer start operating, move away from the area behind the vehicle with the smart key. The liftgate will remain closed.

3. Automatic Opening

After the hazard warning lights flash and the buzzer sounds 6 times, the power liftgate will open.

WARNING

• Make sure to close the liftgate before driving the vehicle.
• Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the liftgate.
• Make sure objects behind the cargo area do not interfere when opening the liftgate, especially if the vehicle is parked on a slope or incline.
• If you park and lock your vehicle on your driveway, you may want to temporarily deactivate the Smart Liftgate system. Otherwise, standing behind the vehicle with the smart key may cause the liftgate to open unintentionally.
• Keep the key out of the reach of children. Children may accidentally open the Smart Liftgate while playing around the rear of the vehicle.