Power Liftgate; Opening And Closing The Liftgate - Ford Escape Owner's Manual

POWER LIFTGATE

WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to play near an
open or moving power liftgate.
Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to full open
position. Make sure that the liftgate is closed
before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. The liftgate or its
components could be damaged.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the spoiler, glass or liftgate.
This could damage the liftgate and its
components.
The liftgate will only operate with the
vehicle in P.
Three warning chimes will sound once as
the liftgate begins to power close. Five
short chimes indicate a problem with the
open or close request, caused by:
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• the ignition is on and the transmission
is not in P;
• or the battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage;
• or the vehicle speed is at or above 3
mph (5 km/h).
If the liftgate falls to the closed direction
after the liftgate has stopped in the open
position, four short warning chimes
indicate excessive weight on the gate or a
possible gas strut failure. See your
authorized dealer if you still have the issue
after the load is removed.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Note: The liftgate movement direction can
be stopped with a second press of the
instrument panel or the control button on
the liftgate, a second double press of the
transmitter button, or by using a kicking
motion with your foot for hands-free
liftgates.
To open or close from the
instrument panel: Press the
instrument panel button.
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To open or close with the
remote control: Press the
E138630 remote control button twice
within three seconds.
To open or close using the hands-free
liftgate feature (if equipped):