2002 Ford Excursion Owner's Manual - Page 73

Controls and features CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. TRIDOOR The TriDoor area is intended for cargo storage only, not for passengers. You can open and close the TriDoors from outside the vehicle only. You cannot open the liftgate or cargo doors from inside the vehicle. • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the key, the key fob by pressing the UNLOCK button twice or power door locks) and pull up on the liftgate handle. • To open the cargo doors, open the liftgate, then open right cargo door first, using the handle on top of the door, then open the left cargo door using the handle on the side of the door. • To close and lock the liftgate and cargo doors, close the left cargo door first, then the right cargo door, then pull down and close the liftgate. Lock the TriDoor with the key, key fob or the power door lock button. The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving your vehicle. Leaving the liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could cause serious damage to the TriDoors and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. If you must drive with the cargo doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. 73