2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Liftgate

POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped) WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a seatbelt. 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. Thiswill also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If youmust drivewith 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. Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to operate or play near an open or moving power liftgate. You should supervise the operation of the power liftgate at all times. Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving your vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. This could damage the liftgate and its components. Note: Do not hang anything, for example a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components. The liftgate only operates with the transmission in park (P). Three warning tones sound once as the liftgate begins to power close. Five short chimes indicate a problem with the open or close request, caused by:

• The ignition is on and the transmission is not in park (P). • The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage. • The vehicle speed is at or above 1 mph (1 km/h) If the liftgate starts to close after it has fully opened, this indicates there may be excessive weight on the liftgate or a possible strut failure. A repetitive chime sounds and the liftgate closes under control. Remove any excessive weight from the liftgate. If the liftgate continues to close after opening, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Opening and Closing the Liftgate WARNING Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. Note: Make sure the area behind your vehicle is free from obstruction and that there is enough room for you to operate the liftgate. Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when you are driving. This could damage the

liftgate and its components. From the Instrument Panel

With the transmission in Park, press the button on the instrument panel.

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Remote Control

Press the button twice within three seconds.

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