2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 61

Locks POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED) WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, 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. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Make sure that the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so outside air comes into the vehicle. 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 reverse to full open position. 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. Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components. If the engine is running, the liftgate will only operate with the transmission in park. Three warning tones will sound once as the liftgate begins to power close. Five short chimes indicate a problem with the open or 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 falls to the closed direction after the liftgate has stopped in the open position, four short warning chimes indicate excessive weight on the gate or a possible gas strut failure. See an authorized dealer if you still have the issue after you remove the load. Opening and Closing the Liftgate WARNING Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components. 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. From the Instrument Panel Press the instrument panel button. ( With the Remote Control Press the remote control button twice within three seconds. ( 57 Escape (TM2)