2006 Lincoln Navigator Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 166

Driver Controls To open the liftgate with outside release handle (manual actuation): 1. To open, unlock the liftgate with the key fob or power door unlock control. 2. Pull and release the liftgate handle to engage the power assist feature. 3. To open the rear window, push the button on the left side of the liftgate handle above the license plate. Note: Continued upward force after unlatching may activate the obstacle detection feature and stop the power system. For the best performance allow the power system to open the liftgate after releasing the handle. 4. To close, pull down the liftgate a few inches to activate power closing. Closing the gate rapidly or more than a few inches may activate the obstacle detection feature and stop the power system. Note: You will need to wait 2 seconds after opening the liftgate to begin manually closing the power liftgate. Obstacle detection 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. 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. If the liftgate stops below the half open position, you will need to close and fully latch the liftgate manually. Normal operation can then be resumed. Resetting the power liftgate: The power liftgate may not operate under these conditions. If any of these conditions occur, the power liftgate must be reset. • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open, or in the partially latched position, for more than six (6) hours. • the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) 166 2006 Navigator (nav) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)