2014 Ford Expedition Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 75

74 Locks To close with the rear cargo area button: WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is latched. Press and release the control on the left rear quarter panel. A 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 a total of three seconds. To manually operate the liftgate: Note: Manual operation is suggested on extreme inclines or in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C). Note: In the event of a power failure, the latch can be accessed and released from the inside using the access panel on the liftgate trim. 1. Disable the liftgate power function in the information display. See the Information Displays chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Obstacle Detection Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause it to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate fully close before entering the vehicle. 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. 2014 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, June 2013 USA (fus)