2013 Lincoln MKX Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 76

Locks 2. Press the control button located in the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. 75 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. To close with the rear cargo area control: Press and release the button. WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. Obstacle Detection When closing: The system will reverse to full open when it detects an obstacle. A chime will sound three times as the liftgate begins to reopen. Remove the obstacle to close the liftgate. Note: Entering the vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause the vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, allow the power liftgate to fully close before entering the vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message and/or warning indicator. Driving off without first checking for the liftgate or door ajar message and/or warning indicator could result in the liftgate being left open, unintentionally, while you are driving. When opening: The system will stop and a chime will sound three times when it detects an obstacle. Remove the obstacle to operate the liftgate. Resetting the Power Liftgate The liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any of these conditions occur: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) To reset the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery. 2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 3. Power open the liftgate by using the transmitter, or the instrument panel control button. 2013 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing USA (fus)