2012 Lincoln MKT Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140

Driver Controls cycle and the liftgate is 6-10 inches (15-24 cm) from being latched, the liftgate may reverse to the full open position. Verify that the gate is closed before operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. The liftgate or it components could be damaged in an enclosure, if the liftgate is open. When power operating the liftgate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the liftgate may stop about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position. The liftgate can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open position. The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the message center controls. With the setting turned off, power operation is disabled from the liftgate control button and from the rear cargo area button. The transmitter and instrument panel switch will still continue to operate the liftgate regardless of the position state of the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. To power open or close the liftgate from the instrument panel: Press the button, located to the left of the steering column, once to power open or close the liftgate. To power open or close the liftgate with the transmitter: Press twice within three seconds to power open or close the liftgate. Refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. To power open the liftgate with the outside liftgate control button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with the transmitter or power door unlock control. If the Intelligent Access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock automatically. 2. Press the control button located on the surface above the license plate. Note: For the best performance 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 stop the power operation. 140 2012 MKT (mkt) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)