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Liftgate Manual Liftgate To Open the Liftgate 1.  Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door control. If the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button. 2. Unlock all the vehicle doors. 3.  Press the button located inside the liftgate pull-cup handle to unlatch the liftgate. 4.  Pull on the outside handle to raise the liftgate. To Open Using the Remote Transmitter Open or close the liftgate with your remote control by pressing the button twice within three seconds. A tone sounds when the liftgate activates. You can also open or close the liftgate from inside the vehicle by pressing the button on the instrument panel. Setting the Liftgate Open Height Once you open the power liftgate, you can move it manually to a desired height. If the previously programmed liftgate height is lower than the fully opened position, you can manually push it upward. To Program a New Height 1. Open the liftgate. 2.  Manually move the liftgate to your desired height. 3.  Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until you hear a tone, indicating that your programming of the liftgate height is successful. The next time you use the power feature to open the liftgate, it opens to its newly programmed height. To change the programmed height, repeat the process above. Liftgate and Built-in Storage Obstacle Detection* When you use the power open or close feature and the liftgate detects a problem, a warning tone sounds and the liftgate stops. The Liftgate Does Not Power Open or Close When  It detects an object in its opening or closing path.  The 12-volt battery does not have enough charge to power the liftgate. The ignition is on and the transmission is not in park (P). You are traveling at speeds at or above 3 mph (5 km/h). 2 01 5 M K C Built-in Storage Cargo tie-downs, located in key areas of the rear cargo area, fold out of the way when not in use. Umbrella tray, located on the outboard side of the driver seat, lets you store a wet umbrella and keeps it within easy reach. Toll-ticket holder, located between the headliner and the sunvisor hinge: slide your toll ticket in the space provided. Note: Entering the vehicle while the liftgate is closing could cause the vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. Power Liftgate* To Open Using the Outside Liftgate Button 1.  Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door control. If the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button. 2.  Press the button located in the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. 3.  Allow the power system to open the liftgate after pressing the control. 4.  To close, press and release the control (pictured). Hands-free Liftgate Operation* 1.  Make sure you have your intelligent access transmitter within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate. 2.  Move your foot under and back from the rear bumper, similar to a kicking (front-to-back) motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion. Note: In vehicles equipped with the towing package, you must kick your foot between the trailer hitch and the exhaust system. Do not kick under the hitch. 12 *if equipped *if equipped 13