2007 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 151

Reverse: The power lift gate will reverse direction immediately during power open or power close if the keyfob, overhead console or rear pillar switch is pressed. A chime will sound to announce the reversal. Auto Reverse: If an obstacle is detected during power open or power close, a warning chime will sound and the lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full open or full close position. If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate motion will stop and the drive motor will disengage. The lift gate will enter manual mode. A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip during power close, the lift gate will reverse direction and return to the full open position. NOTE: If the pinch strip is damaged or removed, the power close function will not operate. WARNING There are some small distances immediately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the lift gate. Manual Mode: If power operation is not available, the lift gate may be operated manually. Power operation may not be available if the main ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, if multiple obstacles have been detected in a single power cycle, or if battery voltage is low. LPD0238 Safe Mode: If the lift gate gas stays 1 lose pressure, the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When the safe mode is activated, the lift gate slowly closes. A continuous warning chime sounds until the lift gate is in the fully down position. Then the lift gate will be pulled to the closed and latched position by a motor. The power lift gate cannot be opened using the switches at any time in the safe mode. The auto reverse function remains active while the lift gate is closing in the safe mode. Do not operate the lift gate again until it is checked by your NISSAN dealer. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17