Power tailgate on Limited 2015?

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Katiebee4

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Sorry for the question - the local dealer didn't have a limited in stock and a google search didn't answer this -

Does the 2015 Limited 4runner have push button tailgate open/closing? Or does it close with a strap?

If it doesn't, does the tailgate window open with the key?

Silly question, I know. My last car had it and it was really nice to send the kids to the car to put their backpacks in after school and have them able to close it themselves. (No big deal if it doesn't have it - just a question.)

Thanks!!

Katie
 
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I don't have a limited but I believe the limiteds use the keyless entry/FOB to allow use of the up down buttons on the tailgate hatch for the rear window. The non limiteds have to insert the key into the tailgate and twist their wrists. Ouch!
 
Katiebee4 said:
Sorry for the question - the local dealer didn't have a limited in stock and a google search didn't answer this -

Does the 2015 Limited 4runner have push button tailgate open/closing? Or does it close with a strap?

If it doesn't, does the tailgate window open with the key?

Silly question, I know. My last car had it and it was really nice to send the kids to the car to put their backpacks in after school and have them able to close it themselves. (No big deal if it doesn't have it - just a question.)

Thanks!!

Katie
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I have a 2015 Limited and the tailgate does not have a push button open / closing. You have to shut it the old fashioned way. Wish they would add that feature. You may be able to open the window with the key but I haven't tried that yet. If you have the key in your pocket, you can push the open button on the tailgate while standing behind the vehicle for a period of a few seconds (like 3 or so) and the back window will open. I haven't spent much time trying that out. Our other SUV has push button open / close and it is a real convenient feature that they need on the 4Runner. Maybe the next gen will have it??
 
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blackpearl2007 said:
I have a 2015 Limited and the tailgate does not have a push button open / closing. You have to shut it the old fashioned way. Wish they would add that feature. You may be able to open the window with the key but I haven't tried that yet. If you have the key in your pocket, you can push the open button on the tailgate while standing behind the vehicle for a period of a few seconds (like 3 or so) and the back window will open. I haven't spent much time trying that out. Our other SUV has push button open / close and it is a real convenient feature that they need on the 4Runner. Maybe the next gen will have it??
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This all should be in your owner's manual. I have a Limited 2014. The key fob can be programmed to roll down the windows maybe the rear glass and Possibly even the sunroof. The back door has up and down buttons that work if you have the key on you when you're back there.
 
cjacob316 said:
I've tried vehicles with the power lift gate, it would drive me nuts to have to wait for it.
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I agree, it's main merits are:

-When walking up to the vehicle
-Walking away from the door
-Opening/Closing it for someone

Honestly I see enough issues with those things and they are expensive to repair when they do go bad out of warranty that I am fine with my manual set-up on my 4th gen.
 
BlackWorksInc said:
I agree, it's main merits are:

-When walking up to the vehicle
-Walking away from the door
-Opening/Closing it for someone

Honestly I see enough issues with those things and they are expensive to repair when they do go bad out of warranty that I am fine with my manual set-up on my 4th gen.
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It doesn't make sense on a "rugged" vehicle. I would also never turn my back on it while letting the mechanism close, it's way too slow and someone could slip in. You would have to start opening it long enough prior to reaching the vehicle so that it would be open before you get there for it to be worth anything, otherwise you're just standing in the heat/rain/snow tapping your toe waiting for it to open. My other worry would be if it breaks, can you even open the rear? I first tried to pull, not realizing it was powered, and I could not pull it open. If the motor stopped working, you likely lose use of your lift gate.
 
I rent Chevy Tahoe and Suburbans all the time for various fishing trips in New Mexico and Colorado and find that the auto tail gate is a nice convenience when hauling a bunch of gear/bags that you don't want to set down in the mud/sand/gravel/grass. The downside is that the motor could go out but I don't think it renders the tailgate unusable. To each there own though...
 
cjacob316 said:
It doesn't make sense on a "rugged" vehicle. I would also never turn my back on it while letting the mechanism close, it's way too slow and someone could slip in. You would have to start opening it long enough prior to reaching the vehicle so that it would be open before you get there for it to be worth anything, otherwise you're just standing in the heat/rain/snow tapping your toe waiting for it to open. My other worry would be if it breaks, can you even open the rear? I first tried to pull, not realizing it was powered, and I could not pull it open. If the motor stopped working, you likely lose use of your lift gate.
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You can open the rear door when the motors fail. The new Highlanders have a TSB because about half those damn actuators fail within the first 3yr/36k. It's just really harder to open/close them in "manual" mode. On some other brands the doors are very heavy/difficult to open depending on how they set their system up.
 
Power rear liftgate

Yes, the rear gate is power operated. It's the Dual Armstrong mechanism. :keyboard:

Of all the SUVs that have this, I've only seen the Lincoln Navigator lift gate in operation. It looks like the biggest piece of junk and waste of money among many auto hi-tech features that could go wrong on a vehicle. The basic hatch with air shock lift assist is more than enough for most people over 4 feet tall. When the air shocks wear out I replace them myself for under a hundred bucks.

Cars have become way too complicated, making them expensive to repair and diminishing the resale value of older cars that may start to have these features fail. I've been around long enough to remember basic cars. I used to think that power windows were a waste of money, back when they failed easily and were expensive to repair. Only later did they become reliable and the convenience of opening any window from the drivers seat became apparent. :biggrin2:
 
DesertCanyons said:
Cars have become way too complicated, making them expensive to repair and diminishing the resale value of older cars that may start to have these features fail. I've been around long enough to remember basic cars. I used to think that power windows were a waste of money, back when they failed easily and were expensive to repair. Only later did they become reliable and the convenience of opening any window from the drivers seat became apparent. :biggrin2:
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I'm with you on this. I am getting used to and find the keyless ignition/locks very convenient, but, I'm afraid of expense down the road when it fails. I've got keys out anyway to lock the house etc., so until I'm used to it, it is actually a nuisance. And the damn bumper sensors - need to turn them off when I back out of garage or go to a drive-in, and then forget to turn back on so most of time they are not activated.
 
We had a Montero, and Trooper with barn doors I actually really liked. My ML350 has pr tailgate and that Is my favorite setup (thats the only thing that hasnt broken yet). My manual door on my 4 Runner is my least favorite back door. I like and have used the rear window down though.
 
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Had Chevy Tahoe rental last Thanksgiving in Wyoming. The auto-close lift gate didn't close when the last person grabbing their bags hit the button and walked away. Had about a foot of snow in the back the following morning when we walked out and found the liftgate had been open all night.

I'll close my liftgate manually thank-you-very-much :photo: :der:

Okki
 
Most on here think they suck and thats ok, but how many owned one and didn't like it? I bet not many because they are addictive. If you can afford the added cost and can afford to fix it if you have to down the road then it is a nice treat. Just talk since they are not even available on a 4 runner.
 
Kennyr44 said:
Most on here think they suck and thats ok, but how many owned one and didn't like it? I bet not many because they are addictive. If you can afford the added cost and can afford to fix it if you have to down the road then it is a nice treat. Just talk since they are not even available on a 4 runner.
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I am paying for two vehicles that have them and they are sitting in my driveway as I type this. My wife likes hers and my daughter likes hers also. Me? Too slow and another added complication. I am still able to lift my arm up and still have the strength to overcome the force required to lower my own lift gate lol. Wouldn't have them.
 
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