2008 Ford Edge Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 123

Driver Controls To power open the liftgate with outside liftgate control button: 1. To open, unlock the liftgate with the integrated keyhead transmitter or power door unlock control. 2. Push the control button located above the liftgate outside handle to unlatch and power open the liftgate. Note: For the best performance allow the power system to open the liftgate after pushing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system's obstacle detection feature and stop the power system. To power close the liftgate with the rear cargo area control button: Press and release the control on the left rear quarter panel to close the liftgate. Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is latched. Warning, keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Note: The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second press of the instrument panel, or the rear cargo area control button, or a second double press of the integrated keyhead transmitter button. To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function. Refer to the Message Center in this chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Refer to the Manual liftgate in this chapter. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40° F (-40° C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested. 123 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)