2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 123

Driver Controls To set the height of the open liftgate: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Manually move the liftgate to the desired height. 3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until a chime is heard, indicating the new height has been programmed. Note: If the liftgate position is too low, the height cannot be programmed. The new open liftgate height will now be recalled when the power liftgate is opened. To change the programmed height, repeat the above procedure. Once the power liftgate is opened it can be manually moved to a different height. Note: Do not drive with the liftgate open without first disabling the power function and securing the liftgate to the vehicle. Note: The new liftgate height will be retained even if the battery is disconnected. To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function. Refer to the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Refer to Manual liftgate in this chapter. 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 will reverse to full open when it detects an obstacle. A chime will sound three times when an obstacle is detected as the liftgate begins to reopen. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can be closed under power. If the power liftgate is opening, the system will stop and a chime will sound three times when an obstacle is detected. Once the obstacle is removed, the liftgate can again be operated normally. 123 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)