2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 62

Locks Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped) Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate.  ( 2. Press the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate after pressing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system's obstacle detection feature and stops the power operation. Closing  ( 1. Move your foot under and away from the rear bumper similar to a kicking motion. 2. The liftgate will power open or close. Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system's obstacle detection feature and stops the power operation. Note: Splashing water may cause the hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the intelligent access transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area while washing your car. With the Outside Control Button Opening 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate release button. ( Press and release the button. WARNING Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. 58 Escape (TM2)