Manual Liftgate; Opening And Closing The Liftgate - Ford 2014 TRANSIT CONNECT Owner's Manual

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Left-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock.

MANUAL LIFTGATE

WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of your
vehicle. In a crash, 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. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a safety belt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 07/2013
Locks
vehicle. This will also prevent passengers
and cargo from falling out. If you must drive
with the liftgate door open, keep your
vehicle well ventilated so outside air comes
into your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything from the
spoiler, rear window or liftgate, for example
a bike rack. This could damage the liftgate
and its components.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

To Open the Liftgate
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.
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WARNINGS
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
and latched to prevent exhaust
fumes from being drawn into your
Press the unlock button, or the tailgate
unlock button on the remote key.
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