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Locks Hands-Free Feature Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate. With the Outside Control Button Opening 1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access transmitter is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button. 2 1 E161602 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. For vehicles equipped with both the hands-free liftgate and trailer tow, move your foot under the bumper between the trailer hitch and the exhaust. 2. The liftgate powers open or close. Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system's obstacle detection feature and stops the power operation. Note: Splashing water may cause the hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the intelligent access transmitter away from the rear bumper detection area while washing your car. E138632 2. Press the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate after pressing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system's obstacle detection feature and stops the power operation. Closing E138636 Press and release the button. 64 Escape (TM2), enUSA, First Printing