2014 Ford Flex Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 82

Locks 81 To open with the outside liftgate control button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If the intelligent access transmitter (if equipped) is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate release button. 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. To close with the rear cargo area control: Press and release the button located in the rear cargo area. WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Obstacle Detection When closing: The liftagte will reverse to full open when it detects an obstacle. A chime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to reopen. Remove the obstacle to close the liftgate. Note: Entering the vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause the vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, allow the power liftgate to fully close before entering the vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message and/or warning indicator. Driving off without first checking for the liftgate or door ajar message and/or warning indicator could result in the liftgate being left open, unintentionally, while you are driving. When opening: The system will stop and a chime will sound three times when it detects an obstacle. Remove the obstacle to operate the liftgate. Resetting the Power Liftgate The liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any of these conditions occur: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) 2014 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)