Range Rover: Tailgate opening height - Entering the vehicle - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange Rover: Tailgate opening height

It is possible to set the maximum height to which a powered tailgate will open. This is useful in parking areas with very low roofs or just for ease of use.

1. Open the tailgate to the position which you want to set as the maximum height. Press any tailgate control to stop movement or position manually.
2. Ensure that the tailgate is stationary for at least three seconds.
3. To set the opening height: Press and hold the tailgate close button until you hear a chime.
4. Close the tailgate, then open again to check that it opens to the programed height.

Note: If, after performing part 3 of the process the tailgate closes automatically, the required height has not been set. Repeat the process ensuring that all steps are adhered to.

To reset the maximum opening height to full, repeat the process, but fully open the tailgate reaches its current programed height, manually move it to the fully open position before pressing and holding the button.

Programed position loss: The powered tailgate may lose its position memory if there are multiple object detections or if the battery voltage is low. Powered operation may be inhibited.

To reset the tailgate:

1. Manually close the tailgate.
2. Press a tailgate release switch.
3. Allow the tailgate to power fully open or to the previously set position.
4. Press and release the close switch.
5. Allow the tailgate to power close fully.

The tailgate programed position memory will now be restored.

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