2009 Ford Expedition EL Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 620

Driver Controls To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function, refer to the Message center in this chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested. 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. 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. 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 is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) To reset the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery. 2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 3. Power open the liftgate by using the remote entry transmitter or instrument panel button. Note: If the power liftgate system is turned in the message center, the system cannot be activated with the outside release handle or rear cargo area control button. The system will need to be turned to resume operation with the outside release handle or rear cargo area control button. The power liftgate is still operational through the use of the Remote entry transmitter and IP button when the power liftgate is turned off in the message center. 157 2009 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)