Ford 2014 ESCAPE Owner's Manual page 64

Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped)
Make sure you have an intelligent access
transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of the
liftgate.
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1. Move your foot under and away from
the rear bumper similar to a kicking
motion. Do not move your foot
sideways or the sensors may not detect
the motion. For vehicles equipped with
both the hands-free liftgate and trailer
tow, move your foot under the bumper
between the trailer hitch and the
exhaust.
2. The liftgate will power open or close.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system s obstacle
detection feature and stops the power
operation.
Note: Splashing water may cause the
hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the
intelligent access transmitter away from the
rear bumper detection area while washing
your car.
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Locks
With the Outside Control Button
Opening
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access transmitter is
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within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate,
the liftgate will unlock when you press
the liftgate release button.
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2. Press the control button located in the
top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate after pressing the control. Manually
pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate
the system s obstacle detection feature and
stops the power operation.
Closing
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Press and release the button.
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