2015 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 61

Locks MANUAL LIFTGATE WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a safety belt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death. Make sure to close and latch the liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents or windows open so outside air comes into your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury. Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note: Do not hang anything from the spoiler, rear window or liftgate, for example a bike rack. This could damage the liftgate and its components. E190028 2. Press the release button above the license plate to unlatch the liftgate. Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. To Close the Liftgate E148833 Opening and Closing the Liftgate To Open the Liftgate 1. Press the unlock button, or the tailgate unlock button on the remote key. 58 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing