2011 Ford Expedition Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109

Driver Controls To 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. The chime will beep once if conditions are not correct to start an operation (i.e., the vehicle is out of park). In a normal close, the chime will begin just before the gate starts to move and continue for total of three seconds. Press and release the control to open or reverse the liftgate. Rear cargo area control button will not open the liftgate when the liftgate is latched. WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested. Obstacle detection The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature. If the power liftgate is closing, the system is designed to reverse to full open when it encounters a solid obstacle. A three second chime is also sounded when an obstacle is detected. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can be closed under power. If the power liftgate is opening, the system is designed to stop when it encounters a solid obstacle. A chime will sound for three seconds while the obstacle is present. 109 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)