2014 Ford Escape Warranty Supplement Printing 1 - Page 62

Locks Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate is power closing and is near the latch may cause the liftgate to reverse to full open position. Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. You could damage the liftgate or its components. Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components. If the vehicle is running, the liftgate will only operate with the transmission in P. Three warning tones will sound once as the liftgate begins to power close. Five short chimes indicate a problem with the open or close request, caused by the ignition is on and the transmission is not in P; or the battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage; or the vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h). E138633 Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components. Note: You can stop the liftgate movement direction with a second press of the instrument panel button or the control button on the liftgate, a second double press of the transmitter button, or by using a kicking motion with your foot for hands-free liftgates. From the Instrument Panel Press the instrument panel button. With the Remote Control Press the remote control button twice within three seconds. E138630 Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped) Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate. If the liftgate falls to the closed direction after the liftgate has stopped in the open position, four short warning chimes indicate excessive weight on the gate or a possible gas strut failure. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer if you still have the issue after you remove the load. 2 Opening and Closing the Liftgate WARNING Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. E161602 1 1. Move your foot under and away from the rear bumper similar to a kicking motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion. Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate. 60 Escape/Kuga (TM2)