2004 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 79

Driver Controls CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. TRIDOOR The TriDoor area is intended for cargo storage only, not for passengers. You can open and close the TriDoors from outside the vehicle only. You cannot open the liftgate or cargo doors from inside the vehicle. • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with the key, the remote entry transmitter by pressing the UNLOCK button twice or power door locks) and pull up on the liftgate handle. • To open the cargo doors, open the liftgate, then open right cargo door first, using the handle on top of the door, then open the left cargo door using the handle on the side of the door. For wider loads, the cargo doors can be opened wider by unhooking the check straps from the door hinge. Make sure the check straps are reattached after loading and before closing the cargo doors.. • To close and lock the liftgate and cargo doors, close the left cargo door first, then the right cargo door, then pull down and close the liftgate. Lock the TriDoor with the key, remote entry transmitter or the power door lock button. The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving your vehicle. Make sure the liftgate and/or the cargo doors are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Leaving the liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could cause serious damage to the TriDoors and its components. If you must drive with the cargo doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. 79 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)