2019 JEEP COMPASS TRAILHAWK Owners Manual

HOOD
Opening The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located underneath thedriver ’s side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The safety latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the hood
at the center. Reach in at the center of the hood with a
palm facing the ground. Once contact is made with the
safety latch release lever, push it toward the passenger
side of the vehicle to fully release the hood.
Closing The Hood

CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead console
switch, the outside handle, or the key fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if equipped) will
release the liftgate when the liftgate is unlocked or locked.
The outside handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.NOTE:
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the
door panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate.
The manual door locks on the doors and the exterior door
lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 91

NOTE:
•Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in possession
of the key because the liftgate may be locked.
• Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the door
panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. The
manual door locks on the doors and the exterior door
lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
Lock The Vehicle

•Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a
liftgate or door open message or warning indicator.
Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving
the liftgate open while driving.
• If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle
in gear, the liftgate will continue to power close. How-
ever, vehicle movement may result in a detection of an
obstruction.
• If the electronic liftgate release handle is pushed with the
power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disen-
gage to allow manual operation.
• If the electronic liftgate release handle is pushed while
the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to
the full open position.