2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 80

Locks Power Liftgate (If Equipped) 79 WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. WARNING: 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 stop operation. 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. Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate Note: The doors must be unlocked to operate the power liftgate. 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. If the engine is running, the liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P. A chime sequence will sound as the liftgate begins to power close. Another chime sequence indicates a problem with the close request, caused by: • 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 reverses and starts to close after an open request, four short warning chimes indicate excessive load on the gate or a possible strut failure. See your authorized dealer if you still have a fast chime after the load is removed. To open or close from the instrument panel: Press the instrument panel button. Note: The doors must be unlocked. To open or close with the remote control: Press the remote control button twice within three seconds. 2013 C-Max Full Hybrid (34h) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013 USA (fus)