Manual Operation of Power LiftgateTo change the liftgate to manual operation, press theswitch on the overhead console to the OFF position.With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doorsunlocked, the liftgate can be manually openedand closed.To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handleon the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open.To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower theliftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close.Always close the liftgate before driving.If the RKE button or the power close button on theliftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, thelights will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move.It is not recommended that you drive with the liftgateopen, however, if you must drive with the liftgate open,the liftgate should be set to manual operation bypressing the OFF switch on the center console.The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery isdisconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will notopen. The liftgate will resume operation when thebattery is reconnected and charged.If the battery is properly connected with adequatevoltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate stillwill not function, your vehicle should be taken to adealer/retailer for service.Power Assist StepsYour vehicle may have power assist steps.The power assist steps automatically extend frombeneath the vehicle on the side in which the door hasbeen opened. Once the door is closed, the assist stepsautomatically move back under the vehicle after a briefdelay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assiststeps to extend or retract.The switch used todisable the power assiststeps is located on thecenter console below theclimate control system.The assist steps cannot be disabled in theextended position.3-17
